Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and RetailersSelling directly to consumers is becoming an increasingly important channel for both new and existing brands. In this report, we compare the wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | July 6, 2021 Premium Capri Holdings Investor Day 2021: Raised FY22 Guidance and Longer-Term Outlook as Luxury Sales Gain MomentumWe present key insights from Capri Holdings virtual Investor Day on June 29, 2021, covering the company’s five strategic pillars, its financial outlook and primary initiatives by brand—across Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace. Read More
Event Coverage | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To WatchCoresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. We present five key insights from the event, covering reverse logistics, inventory management, dark stores and more. Read More
Flash Report | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access Richemont Acquires Leather Goods Maker Delvaux, Underlining Its Ambitions To Grow in Soft LuxuryOn June 30, 2021, Richemont announced that it has acquired Belgian luxury leather goods maker Delvaux. We discuss what the deal means for Richemont and how it aligns with the company’s expansion strategies. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Can’t Wait for Two-Hour Grocery Delivery? How About 10 Minutes?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the ever-increasing demand for, and availability of, grocery delivery services worldwide. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 27, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Pandemic-Driven Baby Bust To Have Lasting Impact on Retail CategoriesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of a pandemic-driven decline in US birth rates. Read More
Insight Report | June 23, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—June 2021 UpdateOur Retail-Tech Landscape series spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. Israel’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Going to Best Buy To Purchase Your Fourth-of-July GrillThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailers’ expansion into non-traditional product and service categories. Read More
Insight Report | June 18, 2021 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2021: Preview—Five Key InsightsWe present five key insights into Prime Day 2021 in advance of the event on June 21–22, covering popular product categories, advantages of the June timing for Amazon, Prime membership rates, support for third-party businesses and competing retailers’ sales events. Read More
Deep Dive | June 17, 2021 Premium Five Key Insights into the Custom Apparel MarketWe see apparel customization as a key way for brands and retailers to differentiate themselves as the apparel industry bounces back from the slump in demand in 2020. In this report, we discuss five key insights into the global custom apparel market, covering clothing and footwear in customizable colors, sizes, and styles. Read More
Event Coverage | June 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x HIVERY: The Age of Precision Category Management—Technology-Driven Assortment OptimizationCoresight Research and HIVERY hosted an online event to discuss the significant incremental value that technology-driven assortment optimization provides retailers and CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies. We present key insights from the event, which explored the age of precision category management. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live ShoppingOur Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss four notable trends in the livestreaming space, including in-stream purchasing, sector expansion and live events by cultural institutions. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: Innovations in Beauty Retail—How Brands and Retailers Are Reimagining the Store Post CrisisBeauty brands and retailers need to rethink how they can entice consumers back to brick-and-mortar locations in a post-crisis world. Together with CEW, we discuss how beauty brands globally are launching innovative store formats and turning to technology to offer convenience, increase sales and drive consumer excitement. In this free report, we present examples from L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, Shiseido, Tom Ford and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 13, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Amid a Recovery in Demand, How Can Malls Become Platforms for Retailers?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses opportunities for malls to become platforms for their retail tenants amid a recovery in demand at US shopping centers. Read More