Analyst Corner | June 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 14, 2020—Three Positive Signs for a Post-Crisis Recovery in US RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses three trends giving cause for optimism in US retail. Read More
Insight Report | June 12, 2020 Premium Five Months to Singles’ Day: A Tactical Guide for How To Prepare for the Shopping Festival This YearWith five months to go until Singles’ Day 2020, we provide a six-step reference guide for brands and retailers to use in preparing for the shopping festival against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | June 10, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in the Global Apparel and Footwear MarketAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by brands and retailers in the global apparel and footwear market, including ASOS and Macy’s. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to upgrade the shopping experience, providing extended options as part of the sharing economy and utilizing consumer data. Read More
Insight Report | June 9, 2020 Premium Insights from China: Douyin vs. Kuaishou—Using Short-Video Platforms To Target ConsumersWe look at the marketing opportunities that Douyin and Kuaishou, the two leading short-video platforms in China, present for brands and retailers—considering the user base, content distribution model and e-commerce capabilities of each. Read More
Insight Report | June 9, 2020 Premium JD.com Kicks Off This Year’s 6.18 Shopping Festival: A Boost for Online and Offline Retail Post CrisisJD.com launched its annual 6.18 Shopping Festival on May 25, 2020, marking the start of the event’s pre-sale period. We explore how the e-commerce platform has upgraded its services for this year’s festival, including by integrating physical retail promotions for a boundaryless shopping experience. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 7, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 7, 2020—Retailers Are Clearing Out Old Merchandise To Make Way for the NewThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retailers are dealing with excess inventory as they reopen stores post Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
| June 2, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Global Tourism—China’s Travelers Set To Pivot to Domestic Tourism, Coresight Research Survey ConfirmsWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Global Tourism: China’s Travelers Set To Pivot to Domestic Tourism, Coresight Research Survey Confirms. Read More
Question of the Week | June 1, 2020 Free Report How Big Is the Social Commerce Market in China?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Big Is the Social Commerce Market in China? Read More
Analyst Corner | May 31, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 31, 2020—Lidl US Reaches 100 Stores as Aldi US Closes In on 2,000-Store MilestoneThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the growth of Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet in the US grocery market. Read More
Insight Report | May 29, 2020 Premium April 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2020, it is clear that the month saw the worst impact of the coronavirus in the US and the UK, while China experienced a small rebound. Read More
Deep Dive | May 28, 2020 Premium Social Commerce Platforms: Diverse Opportunities for Brands and RetailersWe present the social commerce landscapes in China and the US, discussing major platforms across areas such as social media, livestreaming, group buying and e-commerce. This report highlights the broader scope of the Chinese market and the learnings that Western companies could take from China’s alternative social commerce models, as well as the opportunities for brands and retailers in the sector. Read More
Event Coverage | May 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Open for Business with Brad Burgess, Global Affairs Executive: Digital and Supply Chain Strategies during a Crisis and BeyondAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Brad Burgess, Global Head of Corporate Affairs at JD.com. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Burgess offered insights into supply chain challenges and technological innovations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Read More
Flash Report | May 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Retail 2020: 10 China E-Commerce Trends—Update, Shaped by Covid-19We present 10 trends that are shaping China’s e-commerce landscape through 2020, impacted by the coronavirus crisis and changes in consumer behavior. We discuss the implications of these trends for brands and retailers as the nation recovers from Covid-19 Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Tmall Debuts a Luxury Discount Platform, Enabling Brands To Clear InventoryBrands and e-commerce platforms in China have been implementing new initiatives to generate sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, which include the launch of new luxury discount channel on Alibaba’s Tmall and a new group-buying platform by Tencent. Read More
Question of the Week | May 25, 2020 Free Report How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Chinese Tourists’ Travel Plans?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Chinese Tourists’ Travel Plans? Read More
