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Store Tracker | August 18, 2020 Premium

US Store Closures: Retailers Refocus on Product over Experiences, Driving Up Closures

As one result of the “mask economy” due to Covid-19, retailers are refocusing on product over experiences—a reversal of the previous trend toward experiential retail. We discuss how this shift is leading to retail store closures in the US, as well as its impact on e-commerce fulfillment and the implications for retailers and real estate firms.

Insight Report | August 13, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #4—Smarter and Greener Warehousing

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss changes in retail warehousing needs and how technology solutions are helping to meet demand and optimize operations.

Insight Report | August 12, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: How Brands and Retailers Can Tap Into the Growing Wellness Market

With increased interest in beauty and health, Chinese consumers are fueling a boom in the wellness retail market. We explore three key trends that present opportunities for brand and retailers in this market—namely edible beauty, fitness and mental health.

Insight Report | August 12, 2020 Premium

Insights from Amazon Prime Day 2020 in India: A Precursor to Prime Day in Other Markets

We present insights from Amazon’s Prime Day event in India, which took place on August 6–7. We discuss the e-commerce giant’s preparations for the event this year, headline deals and consumer challenges. We discuss how the event in India is a precursor to Amazon’s Prime Day in other markets later in the year, and its implications for brands and retailers.

Insight Report | August 11, 2020 Premium

Three Months to Singles’ Day: Using Social Feed Weitao To Build Awareness and Drive Sales

With three months to go until Singles’ Day 2020, we discuss how brands and retailers can use Weitao, Alibaba’s built-in social feed for Tmall and Taobao, to prepare for China’s biggest e-commerce festival. We explore how the integrated platform can help merchants and brands to communicate effectively with consumers, build their follower base and drive increased traffic to their Tmall and Taobao stores on November 11.

Insight Report | August 11, 2020 Premium

Retail Reimagined: Rethinking Product Creation To Drive Consumer Demand—Collaboration and Customization

As part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss the rise of brands and retailers leveraging customization and collaboration as innovative product creation strategies. We consider recent examples of these trends in China and the US, as well as implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors.

Insight Report | August 10, 2020 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q20, Week 1: Retailers’ Path to Recovery Is Being Led by Digital Business

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 9 and earlier, including Amazon, Capri Holdings, CVS Health and VF Corporation.

Company Profile | August 6, 2020 Premium

The RealReal (NasdaqGS: REAL) Company Profile

The RealReal is a US-based online marketplace for luxury consigned apparel, footwear and accessories. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates online in the US and has 10 luxury consignment offices across the country.

Company Profile | August 5, 2020 Premium

Poshmark Company Profile

Poshmark is a US-based e-commerce resale platform for apparel, footwear and accessories. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates online in the US.

Event Coverage | August 4, 2020

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Cross-Border E-Commerce with Tommy Kelly, eShopWorld: How Brands Can Successfully Launch Internationally

On July 30, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Tommy Kelly, Founder and CEO of global e-commerce platform eShopWorld, in a webinar to discuss the importance of cross-border e-commerce and the ways in which brands can successfully launch internationally. We present key insights from the webinar.

Insight Report | August 4, 2020 Premium

Retail Robustness Index: August 2020 Update—Higher Scores Due to Increases in Store Reopenings

Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The August update updates the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in July.

Event Coverage | July 30, 2020

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Coresight Research x Alibaba Group: Finding Growth in the China Market—Tapping the 6.18 Shopping Festival

Coresight Research and Alibaba Group hosted Amanda Baldwin, President at Supergoop!, and Erick Haskell, President of International at Allbirds, in a webinar to discuss how international brands can find growth in the China market by leveraging Alibaba’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform. We present an edited transcript from this webinar, which offers insights into consumer trends in China, the 6.18 shopping festival and the challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis.

Insight Report | July 29, 2020 Premium

New Retail Briefing: International Brands Continue To Look to China for Growth

International brands have been looking to China for growth opportunities post pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, including the latest partnerships between Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as Alibaba and JD.com, and international brands—including Beyond Meat and Gas Bijoux.

Insight Report | July 28, 2020 Premium

Retail Reimagined: Using Shopping Festivals To Boost Sales

As part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss shopping festivals as an innovative way to generate interest in products, boost brand awareness and drive sales following the coronavirus pandemic. We consider the implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors.

Insight Report | July 23, 2020 Premium

Retail Reimagined: Leveraging Social Media To Drive Consumer Engagement and Conversion

As part of our Retail Reimagined series, we discuss the importance of social media as a marketing channel for brands to showcase their products and drive conversion—particularly in the context of increased reliance on digital channels due to recent Covid-19 retail shutdowns. We consider the use of social media beyond the crisis and consider the implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors.