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Event Coverage | July 7, 2020

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Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 2020—Second Edition: Sustainability, Innovation and Inclusivity

Industry leaders in the fashion industry came together for two days of discussion amid the coronavirus pandemic. We present key insights from the second edition of Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 2020, a digital event that highlighted the major themes of sustainability and innovation in the fashion industry.

Insight Report | July 6, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Luxury Is Well Positioned To Recover Post Crisis

As a discretionary retail sector, luxury was dealt a significant blow by the coronavirus crisis this year. We discuss how the market’s recovery could play out over the next two years, using proprietary consumer survey data. We also take learnings from the Chinese luxury market to provide indicators into future consumer behavior in the US.

Store Tracker | July 3, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 27: Microsoft To Close All US Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Microsoft and Space NK in the US, and Harveys Furniture, Monsoon Accessorize and TM Lewin in the UK.

Insight Report | July 2, 2020 Premium

1Q20 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Discretionary Sectors Post Lower Inventory Turnover as Lockdowns Hit

In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q20 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period—with many companies witnessing heavy impacts from the coronavirus crisis.

Store Tracker | June 19, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 25: The Children’s Place To Close Hundreds of Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Chico’s, Guess and The Children’s Place in the US, and Poundstretcher and Travis Perkins in the UK.

Store Tracker | June 12, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 24: Signet Jewelers To Close Many Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from RH, RTW Retailwinds and Signet Jewelers in the US, and Debenhams and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK.

Store Tracker | June 9, 2020 Databank Members

US Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Covid-19 Update—Prolonged Impact Set To Drive Up Closures

This report assesses the outlook for physical retail over the remainder of 2020—updating our previous expectations in light of the escalating impact of the coronavirus crisis. We compare year-to-date store closure data with 2019 and discuss a potential rise in bankruptcies, which may become a reality for many struggling retailers. We also update our prediction for the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020.

Insight Report | June 9, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: Douyin vs. Kuaishou—Using Short-Video Platforms To Target Consumers

We look at the marketing opportunities that Douyin and Kuaishou, the two leading short-video platforms in China, present for brands and retailers—considering the user base, content distribution model and e-commerce capabilities of each.

Flash Report | May 26, 2020

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Retail 2020: 10 China E-Commerce Trends—Update, Shaped by Covid-19

We present 10 trends that are shaping China’s e-commerce landscape through 2020, impacted by the coronavirus crisis and changes in consumer behavior. We discuss the implications of these trends for brands and retailers as the nation recovers from Covid-19

Insight Report | May 26, 2020 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Tmall Debuts a Luxury Discount Platform, Enabling Brands To Clear Inventory

Brands and e-commerce platforms in China have been implementing new initiatives to generate sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, which include the launch of new luxury discount channel on Alibaba’s Tmall and a new group-buying platform by Tencent.

Insight Report | May 19, 2020 Premium

Consumer Tech Briefing: Augmented Reality Boosts Consumer Engagement during Coronavirus Lockdowns

Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the role of augmented reality in new product launches, which is enabling retailers to stay connected with consumers during coronavirus lockdowns and prepare for the post-crisis retail environment.

Event Coverage | May 14, 2020

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Coresight Conversations: Retail Legend and Turnaround Specialist Michael Appel Discusses How Liquidity Preservation Is Key to a Business Turnaround

As part of our Coresight Conversations: Legends in Retail webinar series, we hosted retail legend and business turnaround specialist Michael Appel. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Appel shared his five-pronged strategy for how retailers can survive the current coronavirus crisis and look ahead to the future—with emphasis on the key pillars of technology and liquidity.

Insight Report | May 12, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: How Brands Can Leverage Weibo To Create Effective Marketing Strategies

We look at the marketing opportunities in China’s largest micro-blogging platform, Weibo—exploring how brands can create effective marketing campaigns using Weibo’s tools and advertising solutions.

Store Tracker | May 8, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 19: J.Crew and Neiman Marcus File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below, J.Crew and Nordstrom in the US and The Oasis and Warehouse Group and Sainsbury’s in the UK.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 29, 2020 Premium

Market Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support Gains

In this Market Overview, we explore the current retail e-commerce market and its future outlook, with a focus on China and the US. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including new physical store formats, social commerce and private labels.