Company Earnings Update | August 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Vipshop (NYSE: VIPS) 2Q19 Results: Revenue and EPS Beat Consensus Thanks to Strong Apparel Sales and More Active CustomersVipshop 2Q19 revenues were up 9.7% to ¥22.7 billion, primarily driven by more active customers and a focus on the fast-growing high-margin apparel sector. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) 1Q20 Results: EPS Beats Estimates, Strong Revenue Growth Driven by China Marketplaces and Cloud SegmentAlibaba 1Q20 revenue of ¥114.9 billion misses consensus, but the company remains confident China’s growing middle class will support growth. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 15, 2019 Register for Free Access JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) 2Q19 Results: Revenue Beats Consensus, Solid 3Q19 GuidanceJD.com reported 2Q19 revenue of ¥150.3 billion ($21.9 billion), up 22.9% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of ¥147.4 billion. Read More
Insight Report | August 12, 2019 Premium Three Months to Singles’ Day: Strategies to Drive Traffic for 11.11In this report, we continue our countdown to 2019’s Singles’ Day to help merchants prepare for and make the most of the huge opportunity, looking at traffic promotion mechanisms on Tmall and Taobao platforms. Read More
Deep Dive | August 9, 2019 Premium E-Commerce Opportunities in Southeast Asia: Market Entry 101In this report, we outline the scale and potential of retail and e-commerce in Southeast Asia. We discuss the opportunities in e-commerce platforms that brands can leverage, and the strategies brands can adopt to enter the e-commerce market in Southeast Asia. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2019 Free Report Six Top Chinese Shopping Festivals You Cannot MissThe top shopping festivals in China represent huge opportunities for brands and retailers to raise brand awareness and drive sales. Brands and retailers must be ready to take advantage of the shopping festivals China to tap into their full potential. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 1, 2019 Register for Free Access Procter and Gamble (NYSE: PG) 4Q19 Results: Innovations and Increased Pricing Driving GrowthP&G reported net sales of $17.1 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of 3.6% compared to the same period last year. Organic sales were up 7% versus last year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 30, 2019 Register for Free Access Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) 2Q19 Results: Net Sales and Diluted EPS DeclineColgate-Palmolive reported net sales of $3.87 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2019, down 0.5% year over year and below the consensus estimate of $3.88 billion. Organic sales were up 4.0% year over year due to increased volume and pricing. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2019 Premium 2019 China E-Commerce Trends Midyear UpdateSeveral major trends have solidified in the first half of 2019. The new e-commerce law has driven customers to buy though official, regulated channels, putting daigou on a downward trajectory. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 18, 2019 Register for Free Access eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) 2Q19 Results: Continued Revenue Growth, Beats ConsensuseBay reported net revenue of $2.69 billion in 2Q19, up 1.8% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $2.68 billion. The number of active global buyers increased 4% year over year to a total of 182 million. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD.B) 4Q19 Results: Revenue Below Consensus, Merchandise and Service Drive GrowthAlimentation Couche-Tard reported fiscal 4Q19 revenue of $13.1 billion, down 3.7% year over year and slightly below the consensus estimate of $13.3 billion. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.52, down 11.9% year over year and below the consensus estimate of $0.55 Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium Four Months to Singles’ Day: Planning a Content Marketing Strategy for 11.11In our monthly reports counting down to Singles’ Day, we help retailers prepare for the event. In this report, we discuss the content marketing strategies on Taobao and Tmall. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Virtual Assistants Bring Speed and Save Costs in the Supply ChainIVAs can improve supply chain operations by cutting labor costs and enabling faster and more accurate service delivery, ultimately leading to better customer experiences. Companies such as Alibaba and Aramex have been employing IVAs to improve supply chain efficiency. Read More
Insight Report | June 25, 2019 Premium Insights from China: How Brands Can Use Video App TikTokShort video platform TikTok and its Chinese version Douyin have launched creative features that can help to engage users, such as challenges and duets. Brands can leverage the app to create entertaining and engaging videos to promote their products. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Robotics Brings Productivity to the Supply Chain and Speeds Last-Mile DeliveryHeavy industry has used robotics for decades – but now it is gaining traction in apparel and retail. Robots offer improvement in supply chain by enhancing speed to market, better logistics, better warehousing and speedier last-mile deliver Read More
