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Deep Dive | December 19, 2019 Premium

Alibaba vs. Amazon: Head to Head in E-Commerce and Technology

Alibaba Group and Amazon are innovators in retailing and technology, and both are expanding their presence into international markets. Employing its “New Retail” strategy, could the emerging China giant threaten Amazon’s global dominance? We discuss the competition between these two companies, considering their retail ecosystems, global expansion plans, financial performance and internally developed technologies.

Event Coverage | December 18, 2019

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A New Push for Sustainability in Fashion: Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network Partners with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United Nations

Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network announces partnership with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United Nations Office to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals that cover areas from poverty to education to climate change and other environmental issues and which the UN hopes to achieve by 2030.

Insight Report | December 11, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Role for Predictive Analytics in Retail

Predictive analytics to play an increasing role in retail: Companies across industries are embracing predictive analytics to help them predict consumer behavior to better plan marketing, pricing and assortment.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification
Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.

Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London Flagship

Adidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.”

Event Coverage | November 13, 2019

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Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply Chains

The 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.

Event Coverage | November 4, 2019

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Global Smart Supply Chain Summit 2019: Technology Is Driving Improvement in the Efficiency of Supply Chains

The efficiency of supply chain operations is being driven by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G connectivity. The 2019 Global Smart Supply Chain Summit in China brought together a number of supply chain leaders to discuss this topic, as well as other important themes, including sustainability and the changing consumer landsape

Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Event Coverage | October 31, 2019

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WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 2 Insights

The Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the growing importance of sustainability, the new era of collaboration and the dominant role of Gen-Xers.

Event Coverage | October 30, 2019

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WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 1 Insights

The Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the transformation of the retail industry and spectacular retail, shifts in consumer behavior and brand collaborations.

Company Earnings Update | October 29, 2019

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Amazon.com (NASDQ: AMZN) 3Q19 Results: Profit Falls Due to High One-Day Shipping Costs

Amazon profits fall for the first time in more than two years thanks to high one-day delivery costs.

Insight Report | October 24, 2019 Premium

How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive Differentiator

While private label brands are nothing new in retail, in recent years many companies have successfully repositioned store brands from a perception of low-priced, me-too products to premium quality merchandise offered at more economical price points than national brands. Few retailers have been as successful as Target on this front.

Insight Report | October 17, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Emphasis on Sustainability

Consumers are placing higher importance on sustainability to live eco-friendlier lives, and companies from the retail, consumer packaged goods and apparel industries are adopting sustainable practices in response. As consumers continue to place an emphasis on purchasing products from companies that “go green”, sustainability can be a competitive differentiator.

Deep Dive | October 14, 2019 Premium

Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format?

“Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers.

Insight Report | October 9, 2019 Premium

Big Billion Days 2019 Wrap-Up: Non-Tier-One Focus Spurs Sales Growth

Both Flipkart and Amazon announced record-high sales in their respective festive season sales in 2019, driven by significant growth in non-tier-one cities and towns. In this report, we look at the success of this year’s Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival shopping holidays.