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Analyst Corner | March 17, 2024

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Analyst Corner: Retail Innovation in China, with Anand Kumar—Three Opportunities for Brands and Retailers

This week’s Analyst Corner offers insights into opportunities for brands and retailers to drive innovation in China, ahead of Coresight Research’s presentation on the topic at Shoptalk 2024. Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research at Coresight Research, presents three keys to success in the China market.

Infographic | February 2, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

This week, we spotlight key data points from leading indicators of US retail sales, proprietary survey data on US consumer sentiment and insights from NRF 2024.

Infographic | January 26, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

This week, we spotlight key data points on retail and foodservices sales growth in China during the Lunar New Year period, December UK retail sales growth and inflation’s impact on US consumers’ shopping behaviors.

Analyst Corner | January 21, 2024

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Weinswig’s Weekly: China’s Pet Market Unleashed

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the dramatic growth in pet ownership and the key trends that are driving the evolving market for pet products and services in China.

Infographic | January 19, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

This week, we spotlight key data points on 2023 store openings and closures—by sector and location—and our expanded technology coverage list, the Tech 25.

Infographic | January 11, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

This week, we spotlight key data points on the five forces we expect to shape US retail in 2024; proprietary survey data on US consumer confidence; and Zulily’s declining revenues and closure—and the implications for retail.

Infographic | January 5, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

This week, we spotlight key data points on US and UK store closures and openings; the outlook for the US mass merchandiser, warehouse club and discount store market; and US retail inventories.

Analyst Corner | December 31, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: New Year’s Resolutions for Retail in 2024

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” explores New Year’s resolutions for retailers, and the opportunities and challenges in retailing in the year to come.

Analyst Corner | December 24, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: A Year in Review and Future Opportunities

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reflects on Coresight Research’s journey in 2023 and highlights key industry insights and trends. We look ahead to 2024 with excitement.

Analyst Corner | March 26, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take Off

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses recent ventures in drones, including from Amazon, IKEA and Walmart.

Insight Report | December 21, 2022 Premium

China Consumer Tracker Preview: Early Data on Shopper Behavior and Sentiment

We introduce our new China Consumer Tracker series, which will regularly take a temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors, attitudes and sentiment. In 2023, our China Consumer Tracker will be a regular series based on exclusive Coresight Research survey data.

Insight Report | December 14, 2022 Premium

Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2023: Calendar

The retail calendar in China sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2023 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the China market.

Insight Report | November 18, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost Engagement

As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, November 2022: Capturing Singles’ Day and Holiday Shoppers and Expanding into Real Estate

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming initiatives during Singles’ Day in China. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Insight Report | September 2, 2022 Premium

Why Now for YNAP? Farfetch’s Acquisition of YOOX Net-A-Porter Group Empowers Richemont To Focus on Jewelry and Watches

Compagnie Financière Richemont sold over 50% of the YOOX Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) to Farfetch, an online luxury retail platform, and Symphony Global, an investment vehicle of Mohamed Alabbar. We unpack the deal and discuss the implications.