Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in E-Commerce: Opportunities To Accelerate GrowthAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by major e-commerce players in China and the US, including Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss how online platforms are using technologies to improve the shopping experience, implementing extended features such as dropshipping and alternative payment options, helping brands to adopt consumer-to-manufacturer business models and launching creative initiatives to extend their reach to customers. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Free Report Best Practices for Using Data To Futureproof RetailRetail has been undergoing seismic shifts in the last decade that have upended decades-old norms and created an entire new sets of often challenging customer expectations. The good news it, the same technology that has created these challenges also offers solutions. Read More
Insight Report | February 24, 2020 Premium Insights from China: Opportunities for Brands in WeChatWe look at the marketing and service opportunities in China’s WeChat super app. We discuss how brands and retailers—including Dior, Hermés and L’Oréal’s Giorgio Armani—are capitalizing on the app’s diverse functionality to reach consumers and drive sales. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2020 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Growth Stagnates in Both Countries in 4Q19Recently released data from the US and China show both economies slowing in the fourth quarter of 2019. The ongoing trade dispute had already done some damage, then the coronavirus came along, delivering another blow. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2020 Premium Global Tourism: Improved Infrastructure and Enhanced Shopping Experiences Are Driving Airport Retail SalesAs part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore the booming airport retail market. Key factors contributing to the growth of the sector include the influence of Chinese travelers, the rise of budget airlines and enhanced shopping experiences and customer engagement. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: JD.com’s 7Fresh Opens a New Store Format, Seven FunJD.com’s 7Fresh opens a new-format store in Beijing, Alibaba launches a peer-to-peer dropshipping option in its Taobao app, and secondhand products marketplace Idle Fish adds location-based services. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy”Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.” Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—ShanghaiShanghai retailers up their Christmas season game with more decorations and innovative installations. In a country in which Christmas is not a traditional holiday, merchants have nonetheless grabbed the opportunity to launch holiday-themed marketing campaigns. Read More
Insight Report | December 17, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Christian Louboutin Beauty Launches a Flagship Store on TmallDior launches a seasonal Christmas mini program on WeChat; Christian Louboutin Beauty opens its flagship store on Alibaba’s Tmall; and Alibaba invests in milk-delivery startup Tianxianpei. Read More
Deep Dive | December 16, 2019 Premium Convenience Stores: More than Just RetailMajor convenience-store chains across China, Japan and the US—such as 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores and FamilyMart—are making significant moves to increase sales and store traffic in line with changing consumer preferences. We look at how this fast-growing retail sector is diversifying its offerings through a number of key trends, including a greater emphasis on foodservice and the introduction of delivery services and new store formats. Read More
Event Coverage | December 7, 2019 Register for Free Access China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit: Key InsightsChina International Fashion Retail Industry Summit sheds light on the future of retail as China continues its decades-long shift away from centrally planned command-economy to consumer-driven. Read More
Insight Report | December 3, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: JD.com Opens Its Largest Immersive Electronics StoreJD.com opens its largest experiential electronics store; Accor partners with Alibaba to improve the travel experience for Chinese international travelers; and ByteDance launches a new loan service app. Read More
Flash Report | November 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Amazon Opens Pop-Up Store on Chinese E-Commerce Platform PinduoduoJust a few days before the Black Friday shopping holiday in the US, Amazon opened a pop-up store on Chinese e-commerce platform Pinduoduo. The platform is running a Black Friday promotion with Amazon as one of its partners to enable cross-border shopping for consumers. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2019 Premium “Store” Tour: Freshippo’s Immersive Art SupermarketThis report offers an insight into Freshippo’s Crazy Art Supermarket in Shanghai. We outline how Alibaba’s supermarket chain is bringing New Retail experiences to China’s consumers in conjunction with Mumu Art Museum and British artist Lucy Sparrow. Read More
Insight Report | November 19, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Alipay Now Available to Visitors to ChinaDigital payment platform Alipay is now available for otherwise cash-carrying visitors to China; WeChat followed suit the next day. Read More
