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Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report

Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Insights

On November 29, the Coresight Research team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores for Black Friday. We visited 65 stores of 32 different retailers in the US. In this report, we analyze each store according our proprietary BEST framework for physical retail.

Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report

Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday Insights

On November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

Alibaba: A Timeline of Key Events

From 2017 to 2019, Alibaba expanded its cloud business into new territories outside China. We examine key events from the company’s recent history as part of our Retailers’ Timelines series.

Deep Dive | November 26, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: Hottest Toys

Continuing our Holiday 2019 series, we outline key trends that we think are going to influence toy gifting in the US this shopping season. We also consider the competitive strategies of major players in the toys and games sector, including Amazon and Walmart.

Insight Report | November 25, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: Black Friday—Calendar Shift Prompts US Retailers To Pull Deals Forward

Part of our Holiday 2019 series, this report offers our preview to the Black Friday shopping holiday in the US this year. We consider the early promotions of selected retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart, and detail online revenue forecasts and the impact of tariffs and trade uncertainty on US retailers this holiday season.

Analyst Corner | November 22, 2019

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Weinswig’s Weekly—November 24, 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the declining importance of Black Friday as holiday shopping spreads throughout the year.

Insight Report | November 21, 2019 Premium

Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Entrants, from Allbirds to Everlane

Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the new entrants to Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, which participated in the shopping holiday for the first time this year. Looking to penetrate the China market, these brands—across multiple sectors including beauty, parent-and-baby and personal care—employed different strategies to promote their products and engage with consumers.

Event Coverage | November 20, 2019

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Key Insights from CEW’s Connected Consumer Conference 2019

We discuss the key insights from the Connected Consumer Conference 2019, with an emphasis on the beauty sector. We cover the changing consumption in China and findings from Singles’ Day this year, the emergence of “harmonized retail” and the growing influence of social media in commerce.

Insight Report | November 20, 2019 Premium

Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Four New Retail Strategies

This year’s Singles’ Day was another record-breaker. Each year, Alibaba tweaks its approach based on prior years’ learnings. New Retail was the key this year.

Event Coverage | November 19, 2019

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Singles’ Day 2019: Observing China Forum—Digitalization Is Reshaping Commerce

Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the key insights from Alibaba’s Observing China Forum, which focused on changing consumer demand, digitalization and the future of the annual shopping holiday.

Insight Report | November 19, 2019 Premium

Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Products

New products were a pillar of Alibaba’s 2019 Singles’ Day shopping festival strategy, with over 1 million new products launched. We review the new offerings on Tmall to understand the significance of the new product strategy and the benefits for brands and retailers.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2019 Premium

Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Brands and Retailers’ Marketing Campaigns

This report is the first in a series analyzing brands’ and retailers’ activities for Singles’ Day 2019. We assess the different promotional strategies that brands employed in the lead up to November 11 this year as they looked to increase customer engagement and maximise sales potential.

Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium

Singles’ Day 2019: Making an Impact around the World

Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we visited physical stores and e-commerce websites on November 11 to gauge the adoption of the shopping holiday by retailers globally and to gather examples of 11.11 deals.

Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Opportunities in China’s Booming Parent-and-Baby E-Commerce Market

With China’s recent relaxation of its one-child policy in 2016, alongside an increase in the average national household income, the parent-and-baby market is seeing consistent growth across the country. In this report, we discuss the booming parent-and-baby sector in China, with a focus on the e-commerce landscape.

Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: Consumer Survey Insights—Gen-Zers Show Biggest Gains in Spending Intent

Considering US consumer spending plans, destination preferences and shopping habits, we assess the retail outlook for the 2019 holiday season. We present key trends across different age groups, and offer key insights into the expected use of online platforms and associated services.