Event Presentation | May 9, 2021 Premium How Retailers Can Use AI/ML To Excel in the Post-Pandemic WorldDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses Australia macro trends and gorcery AI/ML in action. Read More
Event Presentation | April 28, 2021 Premium Power Retail E-Commerce Outlook 2021Deborah 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. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Premium March 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over YearWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2021 Premium Think Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear MarketIn 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2021 Premium Think Tank: Community Group Buying in China—Advantages of the Model and Future ProspectsCoresight 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2021 Premium Playbook: Alternative Models in RetailThe 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. Read More
Insight Report | March 9, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Tencent Pilots Centralized Portal for WeChat Mini ProgramsWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | February 23, 2021 Premium India Retail Insights: India Embraces Social Commerce, Bypassing Traditional E-CommerceIn 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. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2021 Premium US Resale Market Set To Boom in 2021, as Consumers Increasingly Embrace Secondhand ProductsThe US resale market, from apparel to furniture and toys, is set to boom in 2021. We provide an overview of the US resale market, with a focus on fashion resale. We discuss six resale models that represent the majority of resale businesses today, as well as major players and opportunities and challenges in the US market. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: Global TrendsWe present our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021, which fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this free report, our analysts outline their predictions, as well as the details and impacts of each trend on various retail sectors and regions. Read More
Insight Report | February 1, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Gucci Launches a Flagship Store on TmallWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Gucci’s launch of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and China’s growing domestic duty-free market, including the opening of JD.com’s first duty-free store, in Hainan province. We also discuss investments in delivery lockers from JD.com, Pinduoduo and Suning.com, given the increase in popularity of these last-mile delivery solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | January 27, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in E-Commerce: Alibaba vs. JD.comFor Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare China’s two largest e-commerce companies, Alibaba and JD.com. In this report, we discuss the companies’ evolving business models, investment strategies, and selected financial and operating metrics to provide insights into their next stages of growth. Read More
Insight Report | January 21, 2021 Premium China Retail Insights: The Digital Recommerce Market Takes OffChinese consumers are increasingly embracing pre-owned products, boosting the recommerce market. We present an overview of the online secondhand retail market, covering the major market players, current challenges and how brands and retailers can capitalize on the growing recommerce trend. Read More
Event Presentation | January 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends for China E-Commerce 2021On January 14, 2021, Coresight Research participated in the “Retail’s Big Show” webinar series at NRF 2021 to introduce our retail trend predictions for China’s e-commerce market in 2021. In this presentation, we present the 10 key trends and discuss how brands and retailers that are targeting the China market could capitalize on the changes we expect to see over the course of the year. These trends cover livestreaming, shopping festivals, group buying, New Retail and more. Read More
Deep Dive | January 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: 10 Trends for China E-CommerceWe expect 2021 to be a year full of innovation in China’s e-commerce market, with the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly altered the nature of how consumers engage with brands and make purchases. In this free report, we present 10 key trends for Chinese e-commerce in 2021 and discuss how brands and retailers that are targeting the China market could capitalize on the changes we expect to see over the course of the year. These trends cover livestreaming, shopping festivals, group buying, New Retail and more. Read More
