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Insight Report | August 23, 2018 Premium

Coresight Research Countdown to 11.11 Series, #5: Tmall Genie AI Festival; Hema Supermarkets

Started by Alibaba in 2009, 11.11, also known as Double 11 or Singles’ Day, which takes place on November 11, has grown to become the world’s largest 24-hour online sale. This report series covers the various shopping festivals and developments in New Retail that are taking place through to November 11.

Insight Report | August 15, 2018 Premium

US Back-to-School 2018: A Review of Fashion Trends and Apparel Spending

This is the third and final report in our US Back-to-School series for 2018. Here, we review fashion trends and apparel spending expectations that will shape demand for clothing and footwear this back-to-school season.

Event Presentation | August 9, 2018 Premium

2Q2018 Recap and Back-to-School Outlook (Planalytics)

2Q18- Retail Update
1. US Retail Sales Accelerate
2. Store Traffic Continues to Decline
3. June Same Store Sales Solid
4. Retailer Revenues: Strong Overall Growth

Deep Dive | August 8, 2018 Premium

US Back-to-School 2018 Digital Trends: Shoppers Turn from Social Media to M-Commerce

Social media is losing its influence over back-to-school shoppers. Fewer consumers plan to use it in their shopping for this season. Retailers continue to push their campaigns, incorporating more content from unpaid customers who seem authentic and reach a market beyond the stores’ follower bases.

Insight Report | August 7, 2018 Premium

What Retailers Can Learn from the “Big Three” Shopping Festivals: An Opportunity for More Business,the Importance of Collaboration and Efficient Operations

Every year, the popularity of the annual online shopping festivals of Internet giants Amazon, Alibaba and JD.com increases. Prime Day, Singles’ Day and 618 have all become very large events that have a significant impact not only on the retail industry as a whole, but also on the organizers and participating brands and retailers. This report highlights three key learning points for brands and retailers:

Insight Report | July 30, 2018 Premium

US Back-to-School 2018 Retail Outlook: Shoppers Look Ready to Spend

This is the first report in our US Back-to-School series for 2018.

Insight Report | July 26, 2018 Premium

Coresight Research Countdown to 11.11 Series #1: Steep Discounts in Auto Parts Lifestyle Festival; Innisfree Unveils a New Retail Store

This is the first in our series Countdown to 11.11. Also known as Double 11 or Singles’ Day, 11.11 is a now famous shopping festival started by Alibaba that takes place on November 11. This report series will cover the various shopping festivals and developments in New Retail that take place between now and November 11.

Insight Report | July 19, 2018 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Wrap-Up: Amazon Announces Another Record Day but Remains Vague on Revenue Figures

Amazon announced that Prime Day 2018 was the “biggest shopping event” in the company’s history, surpassing Black Friday, Cyber Monday and previous Prime Day events.

Insight Report | July 17, 2018 Premium

Amazon Kicks Off the First Half Day of 2018 Prime Day in the US and Europe

Amazon launched its 2018 Prime Day (and a half) at noon local time in the UK and Europe markets and at 3:00 p.m. EDT in the US.

Insight Report | July 13, 2018 Premium

Total US Back-to-School and Back-to-College Spending Forecast to Decline Slightly this Year

Total back-to-school and back-to-college spending is expected to decline by 1% to $82.8 billion, from $83.6 billion last year, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Insight Report | June 28, 2018 Premium

Independence Day Spending to Fall, as Fewer Americans Plan to Celebrate in 2018

This year, 216 million Americans are planning to celebrate the July 4th holiday, down from 219 million last year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF’s) annual Independence Day survey, which was conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Insight Report | June 7, 2018 Premium

JD.com’s 6.18 Shopping Festival: More than Just Discounts

JD com first launched its annual 6.18 Shopping Festival in 2010. JD.com’s 6.18 event runs for 18 days beginning on June 1 through to June 18,as compared to rival Alibaba’s popular Singles’ Day held on November 11.

Insight Report | June 6, 2018 Premium

US Father’s Day Spending Forecast to Hit $15.3 Billion, the Second-Highest Total in Survey’s History

Spending for Father’s Day, which falls on June 17 this year, is expected to reach a near-record high of $15.3 billion in 2018, down slightly from last year’s record total of $15.5 billion, according to an annual spending survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Insight Report | June 4, 2018 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Preview: Echo Devices and Private-Label Products Look Set to Take Center Stage

Amazon Prime Day 2018 will start on July 16, 2018. This year, the company has announced a bigger-than-ever promotional event, which will see more deals and more products on offer for a longer period of time.

Insight Report | January 10, 2018 Premium

US 2017 Holiday Retail Recap: Season Exceeds Expectations

In this report, we take stock of the 2017 holiday season in the US, providing an overview of retail sales, category winners and returns. We also look at the drivers of this holiday season’s sales growth, including macroeconomic conditions, weather and a favorable calendar effect.