Flash Report | April 8, 2020 Register for Free Access Gap Cancels Shipments of Summer Orders and Stops Fall Production due to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retailers Prepare for the Long HaulFollowing the temporary closure of all of its stores from March 19, Gap Inc. is reportedly going to cancel shipments of summer order and halt fall production due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We outline the measures that the company is said to be taking and consider the wider disruption of the outbreak on retail supply chains. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in the Global Beauty 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 beauty market, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to improve the shopping experience, implementing save-a-sale programs and embracing cross-channel retail to drive shopper engagement. Read More
Insight Report | April 6, 2020 Free Report Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China ExperiencesDespite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—April 5, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retail sales could shape up during and after the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Insight Report | April 2, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: China Embraces Signs of RecoverySince the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan in January, China has implemented unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus. The nationwide lockdown looks to have been a success—we discuss signs that indicate the country is now on the road to recovery. We consider the implications for brands, as well as what the “new normal” might look like for China’s residents and businesses as the nation looks to move on from the coronavirus. Read More
Deep Dive | April 1, 2020 Premium Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying PlatformPinduoduo launched in 2015 and has quickly become the fastest-growing major e-commerce platform in China. In market capitalization, Pinduoduo trails giants Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and JD.com, but recently overtook Baidu. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium February 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaGlobal consumer markets were buffeted last month as the coronavirus outbreak once limited to one country spread to become a global pandemic. Recent figures show consumer spending took a pounding in China, experienced an uncharacteristic surge in the US and grew in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium East-to-West Learnings: How Grocery Retailers in China Have Addressed Labor Shortages During the Coronavirus CrisisWe look at the labor imbalance in China that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how supermarket chains and grocery retailers are responding by launching co-employment initiatives with restaurant chains. We consider how retailers in the US could learn from China’s new employment models as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 29, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what major retailers are doing to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Insight Report | March 25, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand DifferentiationActivism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Read More
Deep Dive | March 24, 2020 Premium Esports: How Brands Can Leverage Gaming To Reach Targeted AudiencesThe esports industry is seeing a growing number of viewers, particularly with the impact of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak meaning that people are spending more time at home on their devices. We discuss how brands and retailers can leverage the rising popularity of competitive video gaming to sell and market their products, particularly in China and the US. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” FunctionAs China slowly but surely emerges from the the coronavirus outbreak, retailers are leveraging the tools they deployed during the toughest periods to accelerate recovery. Others are finding creative ways to clear unsold inventory and reengage with consumers. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 22, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 22, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” outlines a new series of online events from Coresight Research, so everyone can join, even if they are in isolation. Read More
Insight Report | March 19, 2020 Premium China Retail Sales Slide During Coronavirus Shutdown: Implications for US RetailAs US retail (and citizenry) brace for the impact of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak, China is slowly but surely recovering. What lessons can US retail learn from their Chinese counterparts to navigate this uncertain time? Read More
Analyst Corner | March 15, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 15, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how discount stores continue to expand as many US retailers shrink their store fleets. Read More
