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
May 17, 2020 Analyst Corner 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.
May 14, 2020 Insight Report 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.
May 12, 2020 Insight Report 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.
May 11, 2020 Insight Report 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.
May 9, 2020 Analyst Corner 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.
May 7, 2020 Deep Dive 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.
May 6, 2020 Insight Report 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.
May 5, 2020 Insight Report 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.
May 3, 2020 Analyst Corner 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.
April 30, 2020 Insight Report 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.
April 29, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access L’Oréal USA Navigates Coronavirus: Beauty OpportunitiesLike many companies in the beauty industry, French cosmetics company L’Oréal has been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. We present insights from company CEO Stéphane Rinderknech, who discussed with WWD’s Beauty Inc how L’Oréal USA is navigating the pandemic and where opportunities have emerged.
April 29, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support GainsIn this Market Overview, we explore the current retail e-commerce market and its future outlook, with a focus on China and the US. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including new physical store formats, social commerce and private labels.
April 28, 2020 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Livestreams Shows Online amid Coronavirus OutbreakThe coronavirus pandemic has caused many events around the world to be canceled or postponed, but Shanghai Fashion Week instead moved online, partnering with Tmall to livestream its shows. We discuss this move among other recent developments in China as the nation recovers from the coronavirus, including a move by food-delivery platform Meituan to boost sales by expanding its services.
April 28, 2020 Insight Report Premium March 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in March 2020, we can see the substantial impact of the coronavirus in the US and the UK, but a minor rebound for China as the retail sales decline eased.
