Insight Report | April 16, 2020 Premium March 2020 US Retail Sales: Discretionary Sectors Post Deep Declines as Coronavirus-Led Lockdowns Hit Consumer SpendingUS retail sales saw deep declines in March, a stark change from the impressive gains made in January and February as large-scale retail shutdowns are implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2020 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion MarketIn our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2020 Premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the PaceIn this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2020 Premium Faced with Weak Domestic Markets, It Is Time for Western Retailers and Brands To Join Singles’ Day 2020The coronavirus pandemic has had a global impact, and the retail industry has been hit hard. With many brands and retailers currently focusing on short-term survival, we look ahead to the opportunities that they could plan to leverage from the Singles’ Day shopping event on November 11, 2020. Read More
Insight Report | April 8, 2020 Premium East-to-West Learnings: How Chinese Grocery Retailers Have Enhanced Efficiency To Get Food to Consumers during the Coronavirus CrisisDuring the coronavirus crisis, Chinese domestic retailers had to react quickly to the new reality of shopping in a nationwide lockdown. We discuss the actions taken by grocery retailers to enhance efficiency in response to a surge in demand, as well as the launch of other initiatives, such as creating product bundles and forming collaborations with other industry players. We consider how learnings from these examples could be applied to other markets. Read More
Insight Report | April 8, 2020 Premium US Easter Retail Preview 2020: Retailers Must Offer Optimism and Seize the Few Opportunities amid Coronavirus CrisisWith Easter just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the holiday this year amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail this Easter in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers over the holiday—both to drive sales in the short term and to build stronger customer relationships for long-term gains. Read More
Deep Dive | April 6, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: How Consumers Use Social Media for Shopping—OverviewWe discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. We also consider spending on discretionary categories and the impact of influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Insight Report | April 2, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: China Embraces Signs of RecoverySince the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan in January, China has implemented unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus. The nationwide lockdown looks to have been a success—we discuss signs that indicate the country is now on the road to recovery. We consider the implications for brands, as well as what the “new normal” might look like for China’s residents and businesses as the nation looks to move on from the coronavirus. Read More
Deep Dive | April 1, 2020 Premium Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying PlatformPinduoduo launched in 2015 and has quickly become the fastest-growing major e-commerce platform in China. In market capitalization, Pinduoduo trails giants Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and JD.com, but recently overtook Baidu. Read More
| March 31, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon India and Flipkart—Head to HeadWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Where Social Media Users Shop and How Much They SpendWe discuss the shopping behavior of US consumers that use social media in the shopping journey, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore where consumers shop, away from social media, as well as their monthly spending behaviors. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium East-to-West Learnings: How Grocery Retailers in China Have Addressed Labor Shortages During the Coronavirus CrisisWe look at the labor imbalance in China that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how supermarket chains and grocery retailers are responding by launching co-employment initiatives with restaurant chains. We consider how retailers in the US could learn from China’s new employment models as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West. Read More
Deep Dive | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to HeadIndia’s marketplace-led e-commerce landscape is far less developed than China’s or its Western counterparts, but it’s growing quickly, from just $39 billion in 2017 to an expected $64 billion in 2020. Homegrown marketplace platform Flipkart realized this early on and enjoyed nearly unrivalled dominion over the Indian market until Amazon entered the fray in 2013. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—InfographicWe assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” FunctionAs China slowly but surely emerges from the the coronavirus outbreak, retailers are leveraging the tools they deployed during the toughest periods to accelerate recovery. Others are finding creative ways to clear unsold inventory and reengage with consumers. Read More
