Product TypeInsight Report New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Disruption, JD.com Turns to Drones and Robots for Delivery Author Coresight February 25, 2020 JD.com uses drones to deliver orders during the coronavirus outbreak; Alibaba helps farmers to sell fresh produce; and Kenzo opens a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from China: Opportunities for Brands in WeChat Author Coresight February 24, 2020 We look at the marketing and service opportunities in China’s WeChat super app. We discuss how brands and retailers—including Dior, Hermés and L’Oréal’s Giorgio Armani—are capitalizing on the app’s diverse functionality to reach consumers and drive sales.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Outbound Tourism Will Be Hurt, but Possibly Not for Long Author Coresight February 24, 2020 Chinese outbound travelers led spending in tourism globally before the coronavirus outbreak. We discuss the potential short-term impact that the virus could therefore have on the tourism industries of popular destinations among Chinese travelers. We also consider how a decline in the number of international tourists from China could affect airport retail sales.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 8: Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Author Coresight February 20, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from At Home and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Marks & Spencer and Shoe Zone in the UK.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Disrupts Global Supply Chain, Particularly in Fashion Author Coresight February 19, 2020 Factories in China have been operating at partial capacity due to the coronavirus outbreak, impacting on supply chains globally. With the duration of the outbreak still uncertain, we consider the potential short-and long-term effects of labor shortages and transportation restrictions on the apparel and smartphone market segments in particular.
Product TypeInsight Report Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: February 2020—Top Trends Include Square-Neck Tops and Puff-Sleeve Dresses Author Coresight February 17, 2020 The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes consumers are searching and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This month’s trends with steady and accelerated growth include square neck tops and puff sleeve dresses.
Product TypeInsight Report Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: February 2020 Author Coresight February 17, 2020 The Monthly Fashion Data Report highlights top five growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes and print trends consumers are searching and provides actionable insights for functional business units.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More Stores Author Coresight February 14, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Fashinnovation Event Showcases Exciting New Trends in Fashion Innovation Author Coresight February 11, 2020 The Coresight Research team was in New York for the Fashinnovation conference on February 5. The conference brought together fashion thought leaders including heads of business, fashion designers and innovators.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s Economy Author Coresight February 7, 2020 With the number of cases of coronavirus infection continuing to rise, we assess the possible economic impact of the outbreak on China’s economy. We can refer to the 2002-03 SARS outbreak, but China’s economy has changed since then, and that could alter the way this outbreak plays out.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store Expansion Author Coresight February 7, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Macy’s and Sephora in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 5: Lucky’s Market and Papyrus File for Bankruptcy Author Coresight January 31, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap, Lucky’s Market and Papyrus in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: US Retail Wrap-Up Author Coresight January 30, 2020 US retail enjoyed a solid holiday season: Consumers shrugged off concerns and boosted spending healthily over last year. Spending rose despite concerns over the economy, trade issues with China that could have pushed up prices at the register and increasing domestic political uncertainty.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight January 29, 2020 This month’s economic data from China, the US and the UK was largely positive, although higher gasoline prices in the US pushed up the CPI. But, we still saw strong growth in US retail sales, despite consumers having to spend more on gasoline.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 4: Bose and Papyrus To Close All Stores in the US Author Coresight January 24, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bose, Casey’s and Papyrus in the US and Arcadia in the UK.
