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Insight Report | November 14, 2018 Premium

Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2019

China’s retail industry is booming and in addition to Single’s Day, there are many opportunities for international brands and retailers to tap into the world’s largest e-commerce market. Use our 2019 calendar to adapt your sales strategies for the China market.

Insight Report | September 10, 2018 Premium

China’s Silver Economy: Digitally Savvy Seniors Are Making a Difference

China’s population is aging and an increasing number of these senior citizens are shopping digitally. It is believed that the digital competence level of Chinese seniors continues to rise, boosting the silver economy.

Store Tracker | June 1, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 22: Claire’s to Close 40 More Stores, Sears Announces Further Closures

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Store Tracker | May 18, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 20: Rockport Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Store Tracker | May 11, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 19: Five Below Opens Over 30 New Stores

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Insight Report | May 2, 2018 Premium

March 2018 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Each month, we round up key metrics reflecting consumer demand in the US, the UK and China. We focus on direct, leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy: wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth.

Store Tracker | April 20, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 17: Old Navy to Open 60 Stores, Bon-Ton Begins Liquidation

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Store Tracker | April 13, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 15: Nine West Declares Bankruptcy; Adidas Plans to Close Stores

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Store Tracker | April 6, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 14: Island Pacific to Close Six Stores; Toys“R”Us Shuts Down Its E-Commerce Operations

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK, as well as major US store bankruptcies.

Store Tracker | February 16, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 7: Land of Nod Closes All of Its Stores

Coresight Research tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK.

Store Tracker | February 9, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 6: Bon-Ton Files for Bankruptcy

FGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK.

Store Tracker | February 2, 2018 Databank Members

Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 5: Bon-Ton to Close Five More Stores

FGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK.

Analyst Corner | January 26, 2018

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Weinswig’s Weekly JAN 26, 2018

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses grocery chain Lidl’s changes in store formats and the outlook for grocery discounters in the US market.

Insight Report | January 3, 2018 Premium

Disruption in Eyewear

The global eyewear market, which includes spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses, was valued at $121 billion in 2016. This market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% to reach $136 billion by 2021, according to data from Euromonitor.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 25, 2017 Premium

The Face Mask Market Is Booming, But So Is Competition – Unique Ingredients and Product Innovations to Capture the Lucrative Chinese Market

The global face mask market was worth $5.7 billion in 2016. It is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2016 to 2021, to reach $6.3 billion in 2017 and $8.8 billion by 2021, according to data from Euromonitor International.