Insight Report | June 20, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Robotics Brings Productivity to the Supply Chain and Speeds Last-Mile DeliveryHeavy industry has used robotics for decades – but now it is gaining traction in apparel and retail. Robots offer improvement in supply chain by enhancing speed to market, better logistics, better warehousing and speedier last-mile deliver Read More
Event Coverage | June 19, 2019 Register for Free Access Three Insights from CES Asia 2019“Smart retail” will bring newness to the industry: We saw how facial recognition technology and motion sensors can record consumer behavior and how smart shelves can provide additional information to shoppers. Read More
Event Coverage | June 19, 2019 Register for Free Access Notes from the Infor Innovation Summit 2019: The Platform Continues to Add Capabilities, Particularly the Enablers of Modern RetailCoresight Research attended the Infor Innovation Summit 2019, which was held during June 3-4 in New York City, during which the company provided an update on its platform plus several customer testimonials. Read More
Insight Report | June 18, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Prada Launches on Third-Party E-Commerce Platforms; Alipay Partners with Six European Mobile Payment CompaniesPrada launched on third-party e-commerce platforms Secoo and JD.com in China. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2019 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape—Reality TechnologyReality Technology—Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)—offers innovative ways of engaging with consumers. This retail-tech landscape lists notable reality technology startups focusing on applications including virtual try-on, marketing and social commerce. Read More
Deep Dive | June 17, 2019 Premium Belt and Road Initiative: Latest Developments and Emerging OpportunitiesThe BRI is an ambitious initiative to transform the trade landscape from China to Europe via Asia and Africa. We see progress in terms of policy coordination, facility connectivity, trade and financial integration. However, there are also political and financial concerns. Read More
Flash Report | June 17, 2019 Register for Free Access Alibaba Files for Second Listing in Hong KongAlibaba has filed for a Hong Kong listing, potentially Hong Kong’s biggest offering since 2010. The listing could raise up to $20 billion. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 14, 2019 Register for Free Access WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY JUNE 14 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at Aldi’s entry into China – and how the company is using technology to appeal to local tech-savvy consumers. Read More
Insight Report | June 14, 2019 Premium US-China Trade Issues: The Battle for FurnitureThe US-China trade dispute rages on, affecting multiple categories including footwear, furniture, apparel and food. This reports reviews recent developments and implications for the furniture category. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 1Q19 Results: Mixed Results, Expands into New Markets Online and In-StoreInditex reported 1Q19 revenues of €5.93 billion, lower than the consensus estimate of €6.09 billion and up 4.8% from the year-ago period. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of €0.24, up 10.3% from the year-ago period of €0.21, and even with the consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 12, 2019 Register for Free Access Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS) 4Q19 Results: Grows Revenues 25%; Guides for Growth of at Least 20% in FY20Canada Goose reported adjusted EPS of C$0.09 for 4Q19, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.05, and revenues of C$156.2 million, missing the consensus estimate of C$157.5 million. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 12, 2019 Register for Free Access VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) 4Q19 Results: Spins Off Kontoor Brands, Adjusts OutlookVF Corp. total revenues were $3.21 billion, up 5.5% year over year (9% at constant currency), in line with the consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS declined 10.4% to $0.60, beating the $0.58 consensus estimate. Read More
Insight Report | June 12, 2019 Premium China’s Midyear 6.18 Shopping Festival: E-Commerce Platforms Report a Strong StartIn this year’s 6.18 shopping festival, e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Tmall rolled out various initiatives to engage customers, such as collaborating with popular social media platforms and developing tailor-made products. Read More
Deep Dive | June 12, 2019 Premium Reality Technology in RetailReality technology comprises virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). This report shows how the technology is changing the way consumers shop and how 5G will contribute to accelerating its adoption in retail. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Aldi Opens First Stores in ChinaOn June 7, Aldi opened its first stores in China with two locations in Shanghai. China’s grocery market is growing, though global grocery retailers who have tried to tap this market have met with mixed success. Read More
