Event Coverage | February 11, 2020 Register for Free Access Fashinnovation Event Showcases Exciting New Trends in Fashion InnovationThe Coresight Research team was in New York for the Fashinnovation conference on February 5. The conference brought together fashion thought leaders including heads of business, fashion designers and innovators. Read More
Question of the Week | February 10, 2020 Free Report What Will Be the Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market in 2020?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Will Be the Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market in 2020? Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2020 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Growth Stagnates in Both Countries in 4Q19Recently released data from the US and China show both economies slowing in the fourth quarter of 2019. The ongoing trade dispute had already done some damage, then the coronavirus came along, delivering another blow. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2020 Premium Global Tourism: Improved Infrastructure and Enhanced Shopping Experiences Are Driving Airport Retail SalesAs part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore the booming airport retail market. Key factors contributing to the growth of the sector include the influence of Chinese travelers, the rise of budget airlines and enhanced shopping experiences and customer engagement. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 9, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether Macy’s new turnaround plan goes far enough. Read More
Flash Report | February 7, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s EconomyWith the number of cases of coronavirus infection continuing to rise, we assess the possible economic impact of the outbreak on China’s economy. We can refer to the 2002-03 SARS outbreak, but China’s economy has changed since then, and that could alter the way this outbreak plays out. Read More
Flash Report | February 6, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Food-Service Firms Shutter Stores and Turn to Contactless ServicesFaced with restaurant closures and a sudden fall-off in business amid the ongoing corona virus outbreak, China’s food-service firms are inventing novel ways to bring food to customers in ways that minimize exposure to other people. Read More
Insight Report | February 4, 2020 Premium AI in Retail: Computer Vision for In-Store Inventory ManagementIn our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. This report discusses how computer vision can be integrated into inventory management systems to bring benefits to retailers. Selected use cases illustrate that retailers are collaborating with technology providers to roll out computer vision applications. Read More
Question of the Week | February 3, 2020 Free Report What Will Be the Major Trends in Global Retail in 2020?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Will Be the Major Trends in Global Retail in 2020? Read More
Flash Report | February 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Potential Impact on China’s GDP, More Store Closures, Implications for Supply ChainsThe coronavirus impact on China’s GDP could be worse than the two percentage points SARS shaved off during the 2002–03 outbreak. With Wuhan a center of manufacturing for several key industries, we expect supply chain disruptions if factories remain closed. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 2, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at Starbucks’ ambitious green goals. Read More
Flash Report | January 31, 2020 Register for Free Access Estée Lauder Announces Global Leadership Promotions at Two of Its Billion-Dollar Brands and Two of Its Developing BrandsEstée Lauder has announced leadership changes at two if its billion-dollar brands (La Mer and MAC Cosmetics) and two of its developing brands (Le Labo and Dr. Jart+ / Do The Right Thing). The announcements come as the company continues to grow through acquisition and organically by reinvigorating heritage brands. Read More
Insight Report | January 31, 2020 Premium Payment Technology: What We Saw at the NRF 2020 Big ShowRetail technology is moving in leaps and bounds, promising a variety of new features and abilities such as cashless stores. This report looks at select new technologies, and some of the challenges they may face. Read More
Flash Report | January 31, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Global Retailers, Brands and Tech Companies Offer AssistanceGlobal retail is likely to be further affected by the coronavirus in China as the World Health Organization has now declared it a “public health emergency of international concern.” Global companies—including retailers, tech companies, real estate firms and wealthy individuals—are continuing to pledge donations. Read More
Flash Report | January 30, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Restaurants and Stores Close, Flights CutThe ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacting not only the domestic economy but retail globally. Already, international retailers are closing shops in, and limiting travel to, affected areas. Airlines have canceled flights and the falloff in Chinese outbound tourism could hit travel retail hard. Read More
