Insight Report | August 4, 2021 Premium Insights from Amazon’s India Prime Day 2021: A Road to Redemption for Small-Scale Physical RetailersAmazon India held its fifth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 26–27, 2021. We present insights from the event, covering Amazon’s preparations for the event, sales results and notable deals and discounts. Read More
Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 19% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in June 2021The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in June 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 2, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third ChannelAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile VISX by Omnyway, a live shopping solution provider. This free report is sponsored by VISX by Omnyway. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021The outlook for US retail in the 2021 holiday season looks promising despite ongoing economic and health challenges. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | July 28, 2021 Premium The Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Budding Hub for New Retail-Tech BusinessesWe discuss the startup ecosystem of Nigeria, home to the largest population and the largest economy of any country in Africa—and a thriving startup hub. The report focuses on four key retail startups that have now become major players in the country and two major retail-tech payment startups. We also present three Nigerian accelerators and an overview of the retail and startup landscape across Africa as a whole. Read More
Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User ExperienceAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Buywith, a startup offering a live shopping solution for brands, retailers and content creators to host live virtual shopping events with minimal onboarding. This free report is sponsored by Buywith. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium June 2021 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Steadies at 11%We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In June 2021, sales growth rebounded slightly, reaching 11.2% year over year, against undemanding pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, July 2021: Rakuten Launches Weekly Livestreams in France; L’Oréal Canada Embraces Multichannel StreamingOur 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 three notable trends in the livestreaming space, including multichannel streaming, a new emphasis on educational, informative content and moves toward regular broadcast schedules. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Read More
Insight Report | July 13, 2021 Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Furniture and Home-Furnishings Market—Insights into Their Continuing SuccessIn this report, we assess the outlook for US furniture and home furnishings DNVBs as they meet the challenges of easing pandemic restrictions and traditional retailers expanding further into e-commerce. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium Four Months to Singles’ Day: Five Actions That Brands and Retailers Should Take To Prepare for the FestivalWith four months to go until Singles’ Day, we present five actions that brands and retailers should take to set themselves up for success during this year’s shopping festival—covering social media, sales targets, marketing budgets, inventory planning and customer service. Read More
Insight Report | July 9, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Implications for US Department Stores as Apparel Brands Go DirectDepartment stores have traditionally relied on the wholesale model to sell brands. This is now changing due to a rise in digital sales, brands choosing to sell through their own channels and a rise in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We explore these interconnected factors and their implications for US department stores. We analyze the selling models of major retailers Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
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 7, 2021 Premium Can Wayfair Sustain Its Newfound Profitability?Online furniture retailer Wayfair finally achieved profitability in 2020 due to its earlier growth-oriented investments and the favorable impact of Covid-19. We analyze the company’s prospects as US retail recovers from the pandemic. Read More
