Product TypeDeep Dive January 20, 2020 Retail 2020: 10 Trends for China E-Commerce We expect 2020 to be a year full of innovation and expansion in China’s e-commerce market. Major players will adopt new initiatives and technologies and look to expand into lower-tier cities. We present 10 trends that will shape China’s e-commerce landscape in 2020 and the implications of these for brands.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile December 18, 2019 premium Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Alibaba Group is an e-commerce company that operates through various subsidiaries in China and internationally. Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, the company operates in four segments: Core Commerce, Cloud Computing, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report December 18, 2019 premium The Landscape of China’s New Digital Economy: Reviewing Recent Trends The landscape of China’s digital economy has changed dramatically, with some existing players losing share of consumers' time spent on digital platforms, and a number of new companies gaining share. We assess the current marketplace and review recent trends, with a focus on major players Alibaba and Tencent.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report November 20, 2019 premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Four New Retail Strategies This year’s Singles’ Day was another record-breaker. Each year, Alibaba tweaks its approach based on prior years’ learnings. New Retail was the key this year. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report November 19, 2019 premium Alibaba To Raise $13.4 Billion in Hong Kong Second Listing In the same week of the Double 11 Global Shopping Festival (also known as Singles’ Day), Alibaba made headlines again with its secondary listing in Hong Kong, to raise $13.4 billion. The listing represents a vote of confidence for the region amid unrest, and the funds will allow Alibaba to expand its business and invest in technology.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive November 18, 2019 premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Brands and Retailers’ Marketing Campaigns This report is the first in a series analyzing brands’ and retailers’ activities for Singles’ Day 2019. We assess the different promotional strategies that brands employed in the lead up to November 11 this year as they looked to increase customer engagement and maximise sales potential. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report November 8, 2019 premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q19: Growth Slows in Both Countries; Trade Tensions Show Impact In this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China. US GDP grew by a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.9% in the third quarter of 2019, while GDP in China increased 6.0% year over year.Read More
Product TypeMarket Overview November 5, 2019 premium Global Eyewear Market: Technology, Sustainability and Customization Are Shaping the Industry’s Future Global eyewear market growth has been slow - but Coresight Research believes there are pockets of opportunity in the eyewear market as innovative startups create new product and service offerings - and as established players up their games to expand the market.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive October 30, 2019 premium 10 Trends Reshaping US CPG The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition.Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update October 22, 2019 premium Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 3Q19 Update: Sales Beat Estimates; FY19 Sales Guidance Unchanged Unilever reported 3Q19 revenue of €13.3 billion, slightly above the consensus of €13.2 billion and up 2.9% year over year.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive October 14, 2019 premium Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format? “Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive October 8, 2019 premium Private Label To Drive Disruption in CPG Private labels are a serious challenge for CPG brands, taking a considerable share of the market. Retailers have an advantage in capturing consumer insights to develop private label products. Compared to traditional brands, private labels carry lower cost for advertising, marketing and slotting fees. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report September 23, 2019 premium China National Day Golden Week 2019 Preview To celebrate China’s National Day of China and encourage Chinese to travel and spend, China has a seven-day golden week holiday every year, from October 1 (National Day) to October 7. Chinese tourists travel heavily during golden week, which in turn boosts both domestic and global retail sales.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report September 11, 2019 premium Two Months to Singles’ Day: Leveraging Juhuasuan and Alibaba’s Marketing Platform for 11.11 Singles’ Day, held annually on November 11, began as a festival of young Chinese people celebrating their pride in being single. Alibaba started promoting the day as a shopping day (now officially called the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival) back in 2009.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report September 5, 2019 premium Costco’s First China Store: A First Look and a Look Ahead On August 27, Costco opened its first store in China. First-day traffic was so heavy the store was forced to close early due to overcrowding. The Coresight Research team was there for the opening day and made a return visit on August 29.Read More
