May 25, 2021 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for RecoveryIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer).
May 23, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Increasing Gas Prices and Supply Chain Hiccups Could Hinder Summer Travel and Consumer PurchasesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of fuel price increases on summer travel and spending in the US.
May 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CEW’s State of the Industry: Coresight Research Presents the Livestreaming Playbook for BeautyDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry event on May 13, 2021. We present key insights from Weinswig’s presentation, covering an overview of livestreaming e-commerce in China and the US and selected recommendations for US beauty brands and retailers to excel in this innovative sales channel.
May 19, 2021 Event Presentation Premium What’s Next for E-Commerce and New Retail in China?Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research presents key trends for China’s New Retail and discusses how brands and retailers can learn from the innovations and capitalize on them across the globe.
May 19, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in CPG: P&G vs. UnileverAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare P&G and Unilever, leading players in the global consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. In this report, we provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue growth and segmentation, as well as the two companies’ strategies for digital transformation and driving growth.
May 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.
May 16, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Taking Inclusivity to Product Offerings with Adaptive Apparel and FootwearThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the emerging adaptive clothing and footwear market—and how a product offering serving the needs of people with disabilities can be one component of retailers’ efforts on inclusion.
May 14, 2021 Insight Report Premium Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-CentricityWe present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook.
May 13, 2021 Event Presentation Premium Beauty Livestreaming Playbook: Trends, Success Stories and Best PracticesDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presents the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry: Retail Acceleration to Transformation event, which was held digitally this year.
May 13, 2021 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key TrendsOur new Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
May 12, 2021 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: The Rise of Virtual Influencers as an Innovative Marketing ToolVirtual influencers are a growing phenomenon in China. We explore the evolution of the concept, the different types of virtual influencers, and how brands and retailers can use these digital characters to increase engagement with young consumers in China—including through livestreaming. We present notable examples in the market and consider the benefits and drawbacks of virtual influencers.
May 11, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Innovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail IndustryThe global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and accelerated the adoption of various advanced technologies. We outline our expectations for the top innovator trends that are impacting the retail industry, covering contact-light shopping, personalized experiences, livestream e-commerce, last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment centers and more.
May 11, 2021 Insight Report Premium Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail CalendarSingles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping event in terms of GMV, with Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com being the two major players. With six months to go until this year’s event, we discuss the reasons why brands and retailers should set Singles’ Day 2021 in their retail calendar—covering the recent performance of the annual shopping festival, examples of success by international brands, and the actions that brands and retailers can take now to plan for the event.
May 9, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Getting Your Hair Done in London… by Amazon.comThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses increased interest from Amazon in the UK market following the launch of the company’s first hair salon, in London.
May 6, 2021 Insight Report Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q21: Strong Year-Over-Year Chinese Growth; US Economic Boom Fully Under WayIn this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. Recently released data show a continued recovery in the US and China.
