Company Earnings Update | October 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) 3Q19 Results: In-Line Sales, Beats on EPS, Raises Fiscal 2019 EPS GuidanceKimberly-Clark reported net sales of $4.64 billion for the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 1.3% compared to same period last year and roughly in line with consensus estimates of $4.65 billion. Organic sales were up 4% versus last year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) 1Q20 Results: Innovation and Increased Pricing Drive GrowthP&G reported net sales of $17.8 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2019, up 7% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of 5% year on year growth. Organic sales were up 7% versus last year. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2019 Premium How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive DifferentiatorWhile private label brands are nothing new in retail, in recent years many companies have successfully repositioned store brands from a perception of low-priced, me-too products to premium quality merchandise offered at more economical price points than national brands. Few retailers have been as successful as Target on this front. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) Issues Profit Warning, Lowering FY19 Guidance on Weak Imprintables DemandGildan Activewear issued a profit warning for 3Q19 and full-year performance, citing weaker than expected US and international demand for imprintable apparel. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 23, 2019 Premium Global Jeans Market: Sustainable Offerings and Technological Innovation Drive ResurgenceThe global jeans market is experiencing a reinvigoration, driven by current fashion trends in streetwear and vintage styles, an increasing number of fits and silhouettes and the rise of casual dress codes in the workplace. Brands are implementing more sustainable manufacturing practices as well as investing in technological innovation to satisfy consumer needs. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 22, 2019 Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 3Q19 Update: Sales Beat Estimates; FY19 Sales Guidance UnchangedUnilever reported 3Q19 revenue of €13.3 billion, slightly above the consensus of €13.2 billion and up 2.9% year over year. Read More
Insight Report | October 22, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Net-a-Porter Opens a Flagship Store on Tmall Luxury PavilionSwiss luxury group Richemont’s e-commerce subsidiary Yoox Net-a-Porter has opened a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion to provide Chinese consumers with curated selections of more than 130 luxury and designer brands. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field. Read More
| October 21, 2019 Free Report Which Are the Largest Unstaffed Retail Store Operators in China?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Are the Largest Unstaffed Retail Store Operators in China? Read More
Event Coverage | October 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Global Tech Advocates Summit: Technology and Innovation To Drive Global GrowthOn October 15, 2019, Coresight Research’s Shanghai team attended Global Tech Advocates Summit in Shanghai. The first-ever annual summit aims to promote and encourage collaboration across different tech hubs. The summit focused on the technology and collaboration among companies between UK and China. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 18, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how three electronics retailers have thrived in the online shopping age, and the lessons they offer to retailers in other sectors. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2019 Free Report How Data Analytics Is Driving Digital Transformation in RetailThe use of data analytics is powering digital transformation in retail, from supply chain and in-store inventory management to customer service and engagement. In this report, we offer key insights into the growing adoption of analytics by the retail sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 15, 2019 Premium Insights from China: How Brands and Retailers Are Leveraging Video-Sharing Platform BilibiliAnimation, comics and gaming content is growing steadily in popularity in China amongst young consumers. Recognising the potential of this economy, brands and retailers are beginning to promote their products through Bilibili, a video-sharing platform for animation-focused user-generated content. Read More
Insight Report | October 14, 2019 Premium China’s National Day Wrap-Up: Golden Week Brings Spending BoomWhile China’s economic growth has slowed, Golden Week remains a prime opportunity to spur consumer spending. This year, we saw an acceleration in the rate of total spending, driven by sales growth in retail, catering and travel. Activities surrounding the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and extended retail hours contributed to the strong increase in spending. Read More
Deep Dive | October 14, 2019 Premium Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format?“Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers. Read More
