Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium Three Chinese Platforms Set To Gain Traction in Beauty, Luxury and Streetwear in 2021The Chinese e-commerce market is huge and diversified, with opportunities for emerging app players to gain share. In this report, we focus on one platform from three growing, brand-driven discretionary categories—beauty, luxury and streetwear. We discuss the opportunities these platforms provide for brands and retailers to increase traffic and drive sales in 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury GoodsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2021 Premium Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce in the USIn this Playbook, we present five best practices for US brands and retailers to develop winning livestreaming e-commerce strategies, covering consumer reach, seamless shopping experiences, viewer engagement and more. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand SalesThe Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals. Read More
Deep Dive | April 21, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Department Store Retail: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sAs part of Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare Kohl’s and Macy’s, the leading department store chains in the US. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenue growth and discuss their recent innovations in physical and digital retail. Read More
Company Profile | April 19, 2021 Premium Flipkart Company ProfileFlipkart is an India-based e-commerce retailer of apparel, consumer electronics and fashion. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company operates across India. 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 15, 2021 Premium Loyalty Programs: How Can US Retailers Drive Growth and Engagement?Loyalty programs have become more significant to retailers’ sales growth and customer-engagement strategies following the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on consumer shopping behavior in 2020. We explore how US retailers can improve their loyalty programs moving forward and discuss key trends in the space, including gamification and personalization. Read More
Insight Report | April 15, 2021 Premium US Off-Price Retail Insights, 4Q20: TJX Home Banners Rebound the FastestCoresight Research’s new US Off-Price Retail Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, trending product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in their latest reported quarter (ended January 30, 2021) and discuss relevant fiscal-year highlights. Read More
Event Coverage | April 14, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit: Coresight Research Presents Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce MarketDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the seventh edition of the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit on March 31, 2021. We discuss key insights from the presentation, covering two key drivers of China’s e-commerce growth and two trends that brands and retailers can leverage for success in in the country’s e-commerce space. Read More
Insight Report | April 13, 2021 Register for Free Access Sustainability Insights: The Hidden Costs of Retail ReturnsRetail returns are looming large in the executive suite at many retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. In this free report, sponsored by Newmine, we discuss the costs—financial and environmental—of retail returns. Using Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, we explore how retailers can minimize returns and thus address their impact on the environment while improving profits. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Tencent Invests in Rakuten, Seeks Collaboration in E-CommerceWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Tencent’s investment in Japanese e-commerce solutions provider Rakuten. We also discuss the latest funding update for JD Property and Pinduoduo’s renewed commitment to digitalizing its agricultural product supply chain. 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
Insight Report | March 30, 2021 Premium US Department Store Insights, 4Q20: Elevated Digital Sales and Strength in Home and Active CategoriesCoresight Research’s new US Department Store Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20, ended January 30, 2021) and discuss relevant fiscal 2020 highlights. Read More
Event Coverage | March 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit: Retail Opportunities and Strategies for Success in China’s E-Commerce MarketDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, moderated Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit on March 25, 2021. We present three key insights from the event, covering a framework for brands to enter the China market, strategies for startups to go global and recommendations for brands to succeed in China. Read More
