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Deep Dive | December 24, 2024 Premium

3Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Companies Post Positive Growth Results

We analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the third quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | December 20, 2024 Premium

US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum

Discover directional market insights and themes to watch in online retailing in China and the US in 2025. We touch on geopolitical tensions, GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), the expansion of cross-border e-commerce retailers and livestreaming e-commerce, among other topics.

Insight Report | November 21, 2024 Premium

A Focus on Value and Inclusivity via Generic Medications: Global Learnings in Healthcare

We explore the approaches that different countries—including China and India—are taking to enhance their healthcare systems and navigate the dynamic global healthcare market.

Insight Report | November 20, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 4: Sales Growth for Alibaba, Home Depot and JD.com

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 17, 2024, including Alibaba, Capri Holdings, and The Home Depot, among others.

Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research Observations

Coresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024.

Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium

China’s National Day Golden Week 2024: Wrap-Up—A Comeback for Consumption?

Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, one characterized by travel and tourism spending. We analyze consumption and tourism trends observed during Golden Week 2024, examining what the results of the holiday week mean for the Chinese economy as a whole.

Insight Report | October 14, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting Merchants

We shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year.

Insight Report | August 20, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 4: Alibaba, JD.com and Walmart Report Positive Sales Growth

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended August 18, 2024, including Alibaba, Capri Holdings, Tapestry and Walmart, among others.

Deep Dive | August 19, 2024 Premium

Style and Substance Through Value-Add Services and Omnichannel Strategies: Global Learnings in Apparel Retailing

Worldwide, the apparel and footwear industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by rapid advancements in digital technology and evolving consumer preferences. Building on our recent Market Navigator report, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading apparel and footwear retailers from China, the UK and the US to navigate the dynamic market landscape.

Insight Report | August 12, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, Three Months To Go—Brands Connect with Shoppers Through AI and Livestreaming

How are brands and online platforms in China successfully engaging with shoppers? Ahead of the Singles’ Day shopping festival, explore four pivotal trends shaping China’s fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, from AI (artificial intelligence) to livestreaming.

Deep Dive | July 11, 2024 Premium

Luxury Retailing: Home and Away—Three Learnings for Growth Across Global Markets

Currently, consumer shopping behaviors are shifting, meaning that luxury brands and retailers must embrace new strategies to remain relevant and competitive. We explore three key trends that are driving growth in global luxury retailing and major players’ recent responses to changing market forces.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and Livestreaming

The 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. What happened during this year’s event? Dive into performance data from Alibaba and JD.com, and discover four key trends, from sales model shifts to livestreaming.

Deep Dive | June 19, 2024 Premium

1Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retail Companies Post Strong Sales Results

We analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the first quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | May 21, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 4: Alibaba and Walmart Report Sales Increases; The Home Depot and Under Armour See Sales Declines

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 19, 2024, including Alibaba, The Home Depot, JD.com, Under Armour and Walmart.

Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment.