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Event Presentation | January 23, 2024 Premium

China Retail Unveiled: In-Depth Insights Presented at FIRA 2024 Annual Meeting

From personalization to omnichannel to supply chain, we offer insights on the keys to success in China’s retail market. Read our full presentation from the Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA) Annual Meeting 2024 to understand the market’s growth trajectory and critical opportunities.

Event Coverage | January 16, 2024 Premium

Day Two at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Supply Chains and Sustainability Take Center Stage

We present highlights from the second day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering the importance of supply chain transformation, sustainability practices, omnichannel experiences and workforce planning in the evolving retail landscape.

Event Coverage | January 15, 2024 Premium

Day One at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Building Community and Leveraging Technology Drives Retail Success

We present highlights from the first day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering community building through live commerce, data-driven customer experiences, sustainability and more.

Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium

The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and Stakeholders

Online retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall.

Event Coverage | January 10, 2024 Premium

A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Looking Ahead to Insights and Perspectives on Six Critical Topics in Retail

What should you expect from NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show? Our event guide presents notable sessions for attendees across major topics in retail, from retailtainment to circular business models to talent and more.

Deep Dive | January 9, 2024 Free Report

Retail 2024: US E-Commerce Technology Trends—Generative AI, Retail Media and Other Revenue-Generating Opportunities To Transform the Online Landscape

We present 10 trends in technology that are shaping US e-commerce in 2024 and provide our recommendations for retailers to respond to short-term consumer needs while securing longer-term success. This free report is sponsored by Rithum.

Market Outlook | December 13, 2023 Premium

US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum

Discover the prospects for e-commerce in the US and China in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Deep Dive | December 11, 2023 Free Report

Revolutionize Your Product Launch Strategy: Leveraging Generative AI Applications for Enhanced Speed and Profitability

Generative AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to increase profitability for brands and retailers. Explore the technology’s applications and benefits in the product launch journey, from product development to omnichannel marketing.

Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive Engagement

We dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season.

Deep Dive | November 29, 2023 Premium

4Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Trust and Quality Drive Purchase Decisions in Live-Video Commerce

Explore US consumer behavior in the world of livestreaming e-commerce. Continuing our US Livestreaming Tracker series, our survey analysis delves into live-video commerce trends and livestream viewers’ preferences. We uncover the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering popular platforms, product categories and more.

Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPO

On November 27, 2023, Shein was reported to have confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). We discuss data points from prior Coresight Research reports to help readers understand the scale of Shein in fast fashion.

Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium

Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce Platforms

The world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax on November 11, 2023. We present key Singles’ Day performance highlights from major e-commerce platforms in China, including Alibaba and JD.com.

Analyst Corner | November 19, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Singles’ Day Trifecta—Discounting, Livestreaming and AI

The world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax last week. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the shopping festival’s performance highlights and its winning combination of discounting, livestreaming and AI (artificial intelligence).

Insight Report | November 16, 2023 Premium

Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2023—Coresight Research Observations

Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2023.

Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This Season

As part of our holiday 2023 coverage, we discuss the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season in the US. We discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and outline four key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting in the US during the 2023 holiday season.