Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Four Positive Takeaways from the Outbreak for Retailers in China Author Coresight February 27, 2020 As the coronavirus outbreak continues, we consider the positive takeaways for retailers in China. We discuss the effects of the current consumer preference for e-commerce over brick-and-mortar shopping, in both grocery and nonsectors sectors; the marketing opportunities provided by Chinese super app WeChat; and the increasing consumer focus on health and wellness.
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 TypeInsight Report Beauty Insights: Assessing the Impact of the Coronarivus on Global Beauty Companies Author Coresight February 20, 2020 With the number of cases of coronavirus continuing to rise, we assess the potential impact of the outbreak on global beauty companies that have a presence in China—focusing on Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, LVMH (Sephora) and Shiseido. We consider both online and physical retail channels, as well as the travel retail market.
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 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 TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Impact on the Global Luxury Market Author Coresight February 12, 2020 Chinese outbound tourism has plummeted following the coronavirus outbreak—hitting hard luxury brands and retailers that have in recent years come to rely heavily on these consumers. How have luxury brands reacted, and what is their exposure?
Product TypeInsight Report Global Tourism: Improved Infrastructure and Enhanced Shopping Experiences Are Driving Airport Retail Sales Author Coresight February 10, 2020 As part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore the booming airport retail market. Key factors contributing to the growth of the sector include the influence of Chinese travelers, the rise of budget airlines and enhanced shopping experiences and customer engagement.
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 TypeDeep Dive Private Labels in US Beauty and Personal Care Author Coresight February 4, 2020 We consider the penetration of private labels in the US beauty and personal care sector over recent years and discuss the impact of contextual factors such as market fragmentation. Private labels remain a hot topic in beauty, particularly in the skincare category, and leading retailers such as Amazon and Walmart debuted private-label beauty products in 2019. We offer our view on why private labels are important for retailers as well as the challenges they present.
Product TypeFlash Report Estée Lauder Announces Global Leadership Promotions at Two of Its Billion-Dollar Brands and Two of Its Developing Brands Author Coresight January 31, 2020 Estée Lauder has announced leadership changes at two if its billion-dollar brands (La Mer and MAC Cosmetics) and two of its developing brands (Le Labo and Dr. Jart+ / Do The Right Thing). The announcements come as the company continues to grow through acquisition and organically by reinvigorating heritage brands.
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 Beauty Insights: How Brands and Retailers Are Deploying Customization and Personalization Technologies Author Coresight January 30, 2020 We explore how beauty brands are leveraging technology to enhance their offerings. Some of the more interesting developments include smart devices with increased functionality and tools to boost consumer engagement with the brand.
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.
