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Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in China

Domestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco.

Event Coverage | August 6, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Top Five Insights from Three Days at the Beauty Industry’s Leading Event

The Coresight Research team was in Las Vegas for Cosmoprof North America 2019. The three-day event was jammed with opportunities to see the latest trends in the industry and learn from key players how they’re using new strategies to tap the potential of the fast-changing market.

Insight Report | August 2, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: Top Trends Include Satin Skirts and Utility Dresses

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

Deep Dive | August 1, 2019 Free Report

AI and Price Optimization in Retail

Pricing has become key in retail. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is giving retailers new tools to help fully and effectively implement price optimization strategies.

Event Coverage | August 1, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Day 3

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for the wrapup report covers innovative amd emerging brands.

Insight Report | July 30, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Tmall Launches Offline Experiential Center to Connect Brands to Consumers

Alibaba’s flash sale and group buying platform Juhusuan introduced an updated version of Jutudi, an initiative to offer fresh farm produce at a lower price. Tmall launched an experiential center to invite brands to connect with customers offline.

Event Coverage | July 30, 2019

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All Retailers Want in on CBD: Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 2

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day two was CBD: all retailers want in on the trend.

Event Coverage | July 29, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 1: “All Beauty Brands will be Clean Beauty Brands in the Future”

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day one was, “Beauty with a conscience is driving innovation across all beauty categories.”

Deep Dive | July 25, 2019 Premium

Casualization Drives Growth in the US Menswear Market

Growth in the $89B US menswear market is driven by demand for more casual apparel. Athletic menswear brands, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, are taking market share from traditional brands.

Insight Report | July 25, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Digital Twins Bring Visibility and Speed to the Supply Chain

While the concept of the digital twin has been known in manufacturing for some time, it is still relatively new to consumer retail. But we see vast potential as the industry moves into the era of the Internet of Things.

Insight Report | July 23, 2019 Premium

Coresight Matrix: Inventory-Optimization Software

In this report, we look at new developments in inventory optimization software, and use our Coresight Matrix to rate leaders and emerging players by innovation effort and market power.

Deep Dive | July 22, 2019 Premium

2019 China E-Commerce Trends Midyear Update

Several major trends have solidified in the first half of 2019. The new e-commerce law has driven customers to buy though official, regulated channels, putting daigou on a downward trajectory.

Insight Report | July 17, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Seven Ways Machine Learning Improves Efficiency

Machine learning generates insights from data to help retailers make better decisions and predictions and improve operations including inventory management and last-mile delivery.

Insight Report | July 16, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Oreo Launches New Flavors Inspired by Forbidden City; Tmall Gives Retailers New Tools to Innovate Storefronts

Oreo teamed up with Forbidden City to create a new line of featuring traditional Chinese aesthetics. Tmall has given retailers new tools to redesign storefronts to boost store traffic.

Deep Dive | July 12, 2019 Premium

The Internet of Things in Retail

The Internet of Things improves retail operations and shopping experiences and is likely to play an increasingly important role in retail as the technology improves and becomes more efficient.