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Insight Report | June 1, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Alibaba To Open 10 More Membership-Only Wholesale Stores in 2021

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s plans for 10 new Freshippo X stores, JD.com and Louis Vuitton’s new joint shopping model and the newly announced memorandum of understanding between Tencent Cloud and Premier Anti-Aging.

Event Coverage | May 20, 2021

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CEW’s State of the Industry: Coresight Research Presents the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry event on May 13, 2021. We present key insights from Weinswig’s presentation, covering an overview of livestreaming e-commerce in China and the US and selected recommendations for US beauty brands and retailers to excel in this innovative sales channel.

Event Presentation | May 19, 2021 Premium

What’s Next for E-Commerce and New Retail in China?

Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research presents key trends for China’s New Retail and discusses how brands and retailers can learn from the innovations and capitalize on them across the globe.

Insight Report | May 19, 2021 Premium

April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Event Presentation | May 18, 2021 Premium

Thriving in Retail in 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the state of retail today: eight key retail trends for 2021.

Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce Market: Channel Shifts and Discretionary Rebound Set To Support Growth

The US subscription e-commerce market is set to see strong sales growth in 2021, building on high online shopping demand amid the pandemic in 2020. We discuss our market outlook for 2021, the competitive landscape in US subscription e-commerce and opportunities related to four trends we are watching in the market.

Event Presentation | May 12, 2021

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Age of Precision Category Management: Using Hyper-Localized Assortment Optimization to Meet Shopper Demand

On May 12, 2021, Coresight Research and HIVERY discussed the signiﬁcant incremental value to retailers and CPG companies of optimizing assortment at the store level using advanced technologies in machine learning and data science.

Event Presentation | May 9, 2021 Premium

How Retailers Can Use AI/ML To Excel in the Post-Pandemic World

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses Australia macro trends and gorcery AI/ML in action.

Event Presentation | April 28, 2021 Premium

Power Retail E-Commerce Outlook 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses East-to-West Consumer Outlook: Top Three Emerging E-Commerce Trends in China and Top US Post-Crisis E-Commerce Trends.

Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Premium

March 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In March 2021, sales growth continued its strong momentum, totaling nearly 30% year over year against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market

In this Think Tank, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability. We present market analysis and discuss heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers. This report provides an overview of selected textiles and considers three notable innovators—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS. We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling.

Deep Dive | March 31, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: Community Group Buying in China—Advantages of the Model and Future Prospects

Coresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore the community group-buying market in China, covering a timeline of key developments and the advantages that the model presents for both consumers and retailers. We discuss the key players in the China market—including startups and Internet giants—and consider the future of the market in China and internationally.

Deep Dive | March 25, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Alternative Models in Retail

The new Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. In this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retail players to capitalize on gradually maturing alternative models in retail: collaboration, DTC (direct to consumer), rental, resale and subscription. We discuss examples of the strategies and models across multiple categories, with a focus on the US market.

Insight Report | March 9, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Tencent Pilots Centralized Portal for WeChat Mini Programs

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Tencent’s launch of a centralized portal for brands and retailers’ WeChat mini programs. We also discuss the IPO prospectus filing from JD Logistics and the opening of a Tmall Luxury Pavillion store by Italian high-end shoe brand Santoni.

Insight Report | February 23, 2021 Premium

India Retail Insights: India Embraces Social Commerce, Bypassing Traditional E-Commerce

In our India Retail Insights series, we will explore the impact of consumer behavior, government regulations, macroeconomic developments, the competitive landscape, and retail tech startups on the evolution of India’s retail sector. In this report, we explore the burgeoning social commerce segment of e-commerce in India.