Flash Report | January 30, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Restaurants and Stores Close, Flights CutThe ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacting not only the domestic economy but retail globally. Already, international retailers are closing shops in, and limiting travel to, affected areas. Airlines have canceled flights and the falloff in Chinese outbound tourism could hit travel retail hard. Read More
Flash Report | January 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Economic ImpactThe coronavirus hitting central China came at a bad time for the domestic economy—just before the all-important Lunar New Year holidays. The good news is that most consumers probably did most of their holiday shopping in advance; the bad news is that the outbreak is far from over. Read More
Deep Dive | January 20, 2020 Free Report Retail 2020: 10 Trends for China E-CommerceWe expect 2020 to be a year full of innovation and expansion in China’s e-commerce market. Major players will adopt new initiatives and technologies and look to expand into lower-tier cities. We present 10 trends that will shape China’s e-commerce landscape in 2020 and the implications of these for brands. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy”Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.” Read More
Insight Report | January 9, 2020 Premium Estée Lauder Beauty: A Timeline of Key EventsTracking Estée Lauder’s rise to prominence from its founding in 1946 to modern beauty icon and innovator. The company now boasts a portfolio of over 25 prestige brands spanning cosmetics, skincare, haircare and fragrances with annual revenues totaling $14.9 billion in fiscal 2018. Read More
Event Coverage | January 9, 2020 Register for Free Access CES 2020, Day 2: Physical Retail, Tourism and Data StrategyThe Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020. We offer our top five insights from the second day of the event, including the transition of digitally native brands into physical retail, increasing demand for personalized travel experiences and the explosion of data in healthcare retail. Read More
Event Coverage | November 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply ChainsThe Coresight Research team attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association Executive Think Tank 2019 in Hong Kong on November 7. We discuss the key insights from the event, which touched on digitalization and transparency in supply-chain operations, as well as the secrets to entering the market in China. Read More
Question of the Week | November 11, 2019 Free Report What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips? Read More
Insight Report | November 6, 2019 Free Report China Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: InfographicOur infographic focuses on the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences. Read More
Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Premium Chinese Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: Growing Traveler Numbers Fuel Total Spending GrowthThis report details the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences. Read More
Insight Report | October 15, 2019 Premium Insights from China: How Brands and Retailers Are Leveraging Video-Sharing Platform BilibiliAnimation, comics and gaming content is growing steadily in popularity in China amongst young consumers. Recognising the potential of this economy, brands and retailers are beginning to promote their products through Bilibili, a video-sharing platform for animation-focused user-generated content. Read More
Insight Report | October 10, 2019 Premium One Month to Singles’ Day: Leveraging Alibaba’s Ecosystem Fully to Drive ResultsWith one month to go until Singles’ Day, we discuss the rules for merchants for this year’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival and what merchants need to know to grow sales during promotional events on Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms. Read More
Insight Report | October 8, 2019 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2020: CalendarChina sees a number of festivals and holidays that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns Read More
Insight Report | September 5, 2019 Premium Costco’s First China Store: A First Look and a Look AheadOn August 27, Costco opened its first store in China. First-day traffic was so heavy the store was forced to close early due to overcrowding. The Coresight Research team was there for the opening day and made a return visit on August 29. Read More
Flash Report | August 28, 2019 Register for Free Access Shoppers Flock to Costco’s First China Store, Forcing It to Close EarlyCostco gained heavy traffic and customer flows: lines were formed before opening; consumers had to wait three hours for parking; average check-out time was about two hours. Read More
