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Deep Dive | May 11, 2021 Premium

Innovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail Industry

The 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.

Insight Report | May 11, 2021 Premium

Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail Calendar

Singles’ 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.

Company Profile | May 10, 2021 Premium

Vipshop (NYSE: VIPS) Company Profile

Vipshop is a retailer of beauty, electronics, fashion and home products. Headquartered in Guangzhou, the company operates across China.

Analyst Corner | May 9, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Getting Your Hair Done in London… by Amazon.com

This 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.

Insight Report | May 6, 2021 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q21: Strong Year-Over-Year Chinese Growth; US Economic Boom Fully Under Way

In 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.

Analyst Corner | May 2, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: A Wave of New Resale Ventures Sweeps European Retail

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the new resale ventures rippling across European retail.

Insight Report | April 29, 2021 Premium

March 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in March 2021, we saw solid retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | April 29, 2021 Premium

A Closer Look at China’s Five-Year Plan and Its Implications for Retail

China’s latest five-year plan provides guidance for the nation’s overall development over the period 2021–2025. We explore this plan and investigate its implications for retail, covering topics such as digital commerce, duty-free shopping, data security and digital currency.

Event Presentation | April 28, 2021 Premium

Power Retail E-Commerce Outlook 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses East-to-West Consumer Outlook: Top Three Emerging E-Commerce Trends in China and Top US Post-Crisis E-Commerce Trends.

Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium

M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To Continue

Beauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021.

Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium

Three Chinese Platforms Set To Gain Traction in Beauty, Luxury and Streetwear in 2021

The Chinese e-commerce market is huge and diversified, with opportunities for emerging app players to gain share. In this report, we focus on one platform from three growing, brand-driven discretionary categories—beauty, luxury and streetwear. We discuss the opportunities these platforms provide for brands and retailers to increase traffic and drive sales in 2021.

Analyst Corner | April 25, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury Goods

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency.

Insight Report | April 23, 2021 Premium

High US Imports and Port Congestion Impacts To Be Drawn Out Through 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has upended various aspects of the retail supply chain and has resulted in a high level of US imports. We discuss the impact of this on ports and the rest of the supply chain.

Free Data Graphic | April 21, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum

We present Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum

Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Premium

March 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In March 2021, sales growth continued its strong momentum, totaling nearly 30% year over year against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.