February 1, 2021 Insight Report Premium New Retail in China: Gucci Launches a Flagship Store on TmallWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Gucci’s launch of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and China’s growing domestic duty-free market, including the opening of JD.com’s first duty-free store, in Hainan province. We also discuss investments in delivery lockers from JD.com, Pinduoduo and Suning.com, given the increase in popularity of these last-mile delivery solutions.
January 31, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: About That New “Buy American” ProgramThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of the new “Build Back Better” recovery plan in the US.
January 28, 2021 Insight Report Premium December 2020 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 5.2%, with Full-Year Decline of 2.3%We review data for retail in China in total and by sector for December 2020—a month that saw sales jump year over year, maintaining similar growth to November’s strong increase.
January 27, 2021 Insight Report Premium December 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2020, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China, while the UK posted a marginal decline. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
January 27, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in E-Commerce: Alibaba vs. JD.comFor Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare China’s two largest e-commerce companies, Alibaba and JD.com. In this report, we discuss the companies’ evolving business models, investment strategies, and selected financial and operating metrics to provide insights into their next stages of growth.
January 26, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Six and Wrap-Up: New Opportunities in Health and Wellness; Growth in China’s Luxury MarketNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, took place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our five key insights from day six of the event, which focused on the stickiness of pandemic-driven consumer shopping behaviors, new opportunities in the health and wellness market and growth in China’s luxury market. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole.
January 25, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Trivver Leverages AR and VR To Boost Customer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Trivver, an XR marketing solutions provider that empowers retailers to create AR and VR advertisement campaigns and generate detailed insights into their effectiveness. This free report is sponsored by Trivver.
January 24, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020.
January 21, 2021 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: The Digital Recommerce Market Takes OffChinese consumers are increasingly embracing pre-owned products, boosting the recommerce market. We present an overview of the online secondhand retail market, covering the major market players, current challenges and how brands and retailers can capitalize on the growing recommerce trend.
January 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Talks with Alibaba and Dick’s Sporting GoodsCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. During the “Retail Trends: New Shopper” conference session, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, delivered a presentation on six key trends in retail for 2021 and hosted fireside chats with leaders from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Alibaba Group. We present insights from the session.
January 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Warehouse AutomationThe recent surge in e-commerce growth amid Covid-19 has seen demand spike for warehousing space, fulfillment efficiency and storage capacity. This is driving the need for increased automation in the warehousing sector. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers automate their warehouse operations.
January 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Alibaba in the Global Retail Market: Busting Five MythsWith Alibaba generating $945 billion in GMV through its China retail marketplaces in fiscal year 2020 and pioneering “New Retail,” understanding Alibaba is essential to any company looking to sell into China. In this report, we unlock five myths related to online retail in China to provide insights into the workings of this e-commerce giant.
January 19, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Leveraging AI To Enhance Creativity, Sustainability and Efficiency in Modern Fashion DesignThe world of fashion design has changed rapidly as brands and retailers have been forced to adapt to shifting consumer behavior. Increasing demand for fast fashion is being met with calls for sustainability and inclusivity in apparel—creating challenges for fashion brands and retailers. We explore challenges in the shifting design landscape and areas of opportunity for fashion brands, retailers and designers to improve the efficiency and creativity with which they design and to cater for a multitude of body shapes and sizes. This free report is sponsored by Savitude.
January 18, 2021 Question of the Week Free Report What Are the 10 Key Trends for China E-Commerce in 2021?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the 10 Key Trends for China E-Commerce in 2021?
January 17, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Private Labels Are Increasingly Important in Apparel Retail, Right?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for private labels in apparel retail, following the acquisition of Jaeger by Marks & Spencer in the UK.