Insight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Key Trends in Product DropsSingles’ Day, 11.11, is considered the prime time for brands to launch new products for the Chinese market. Our report analyzes key trends in new product launches during Singles’ Day 2021. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2021 Premium eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Company ProfileeBay is a US-based e-commerce retailer of accessories and apparel, automotive, and consumer electronics. It operates in Australia, Germany, the UK, the US and 176 other countries. Read More
Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 WaveUS consumers are expecting a winter Covid-19 wave, and changing their behavior in response. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Early Observations as Sales Total $139 BillionWe provide an early review of the successes and initiatives among China’s major e-commerce companies during this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival. We explore the key initiatives they used to drive sales, including focusing on sustainability and augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven technologies. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2021 Premium Last-Mile Transformation: Agility and Efficiency Take PriorityContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how retailers can reshape the last mile to be more agile, efficient and responsive to consumer demand. We cover last-mile transformation strategies including dark stores, delivery platforms, micro-fulfillment centers, BOPIS and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day PrimerSingles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2021: Live Shopping Marathons on Facebook and InstagramAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of marathon live shopping events, the growing use of partnerships and the expansion of live shopping into new markets. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2021 Premium US Off-Pricers Face Heightened CompetitionUS off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Retailers Look to Digitally Native Vertical Brand M&A for ExpansionIn the past 24 months, many retailers have reevaluated their long-term product mix and overall portfolio, accelerated by the pandemic—driving a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially with digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs). We analyze key trends in DNVB M&A activity. Read More
Insight Report | November 10, 2021 Premium Digital Retail Media—a New Opportunity for US GroceryThe grocery e-commerce platforms that US consumers turned to in 2020 now present a significant opportunity for retailers, even as consumers return to stores. We examine the retail media strategies grocery retailers are pursuing, and where they will lead. Read More
Deep Dive | November 10, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Businesses Sustain Shift Toward SustainabilitySustainability is one of the key trends to watch in retail, with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing a renewed focus to environmental concerns within the industry. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. We also present Coresight Research’s EnCORE sustainability framework. Read More
Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public PlacesUS consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Event Coverage | November 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest: Seven Brands Approved To Sell on Tmall GlobalAlibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest is an annual event giving US brands the opportunity to fast-track their entrance to the Chinese market. We profile this year’s seven winning brands, which were approved to launch their products on Tmall Global from the first official Singles’ Day sales window on November 1. Read More
Event Coverage | November 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China. Read More
