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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.

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US Department Store Insights, 4Q20: Elevated Digital Sales and Strength in Home and Active Categories

Coresight 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.

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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.

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Retail-Tech Landscape: Frictionless Payment

Payment methods that reduce friction at the point of sale improve the customer experience—and digital technologies are becoming integral to frictionless checkout. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve how they receive payments and thus enhance the overall customer experience.

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Target Financial Community Meeting 2021: Focus on Fulfillment, Partnerships and Store Expansion This Year

The Coresight Research team attended Target’s virtual Financial Community Meeting on March 2, 2021. We present our top takeaways from the event, including the company’s continued investment in its supply chain, its assortment expansion through partnerships and private-label launches, and its focus on digital and flexible fulfillment capabilities.

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