Analyst Corner | May 24, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 24, 2020—Physical Retail Stores Have Started To ReopenThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the return of brick-and-mortar retail in the US as stores reopen following Covid-19 shutdowns. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: China Launches New “55 Shopping Festival” To Give Retail a Post-Lockdown BoostTo stimulate the economy and encourage consumers to release pent-up demand post Covid-19, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government co-launched a new, large-scale shopping holiday with the retail industry at the beginning of May 2020. We discuss the scale and impact of the omnichannel 55 Shopping Festival, exploring how it is driving purchasing behavior in retail and tourism. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2020 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Coronavirus Inflicted Economic Harm to Both Countries in 1Q20Recently released data from the US and China show both economies being impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic in the first quarter of 2020. US GDP declined to the lowest level since the Global Recession in 2008, and China’s GDP contracted for the first time in nearly 30 years. Furthermore, due to the Covid-19 crisis, industrial output in both nations fell significantly. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2020 Premium Global Tourism: China’s Travelers Set To Pivot to Domestic Tourism, Coresight Research Survey ConfirmsAs part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the behaviors and plans of Chinese travelers, based on key findings from our recent proprietary survey. Read More
| May 19, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in ChinaWe present Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in China Read More
Analyst Corner | May 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 17, 2020—Gauging the Lockdown-Driven Slump in Europe Discretionary RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at a number of recent data points on European discretionary retail sales, with a focus on apparel. Read More
Insight Report | May 14, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in ChinaCoronavirus-related lockdowns have impacted consumption behavior around the world. As China emerges from the crisis, we identify three areas of altered consumer behavior that we expect to impact future spending patterns—including omnichannel experiences and group buying. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2020 Premium Insights from China: How Brands Can Leverage Weibo To Create Effective Marketing StrategiesWe look at the marketing opportunities in China’s largest micro-blogging platform, Weibo—exploring how brands can create effective marketing campaigns using Weibo’s tools and advertising solutions. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2020 Premium Six Months to Singles’ Day: Opportunities for Brands and Retailers To Mitigate the Impact of the CoronavirusWith six months to go until Singles’ Day 2020, the world’s largest 24-hour online shopping event, brands and retailers looking to participate in the event should start to plan now. We outline the actions that brands can take to get ready, as well as the opportunities that the shopping festival presents, particularly this year as the impacts of the coronavirus have hit retail hard. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 10, 2020—Retail Stores Cautiously Start To ReopenThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the cautious reopening of retail stores in the US following the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Deep Dive | May 7, 2020 Premium The China Beauty Consumer, Pre- and Post CoronavirusAlthough impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, initial indicators show that China’s economy is rebounding, and the beauty industry is poised for a speedy recovery. We discuss findings from our proprietary survey of beauty consumers in China—as well as recent data about the market—to examine the preferences and spending behaviors of this demographic prior to the coronavirus pandemic and learnings coming out of the crisis. Read More
Insight Report | May 6, 2020 Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: Five Forces Impacting Supply ChainsIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this first report, we discuss five forces that are influencing change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s, which we expect to endure in a post-coronavirus world. Read More
Insight Report | May 5, 2020 Premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion RatesDue to the widespread store shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are shopping online for nearly all of their discretionary needs. We explore how brands and retailers can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance their e-commerce offerings and engage with shoppers through experiential retail—while realizing benefits such as higher purchase conversion rates and wider reach to consumers. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 3, 2020—What Could the Shape of a Retail Recovery Look Like?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what the shape of retail’s recovery could look like. Read More
Insight Report | April 30, 2020 Premium Brand Mashups: Limited-Edition Products a Lever To Support Consumer Demand in Tough TimesBrand mashups effectively leverage the unique strengths of each brand to drive shopper excitement. We present examples of recent mashups—some of which are unlikely partnerships—that are generating consumer interest during the coronavirus crisis. Read More
