Deep Dive | May 13, 2020 Premium Operating in a Post-Coronavirus World: How Indian Retailers Can Navigate the Road to RecoveryThe 2020 coronavirus pandemic has seen the Indian government impose restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. We discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the ongoing lockdown on India’s retail sector and explore how retailers have responded to the crisis. In addition to examining the challenges that lie ahead, we present a three-pronged approach for retailers to survive the post-coronavirus recovery period and emerge stronger. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2020 Premium International Apparel Retail in India: Evolving High-Growth Market Attracts More PlayersIndia’s large and lucrative apparel retail market is attracting growing interest from international retailers, with a number of brands plotting their market entry and expansion. We examine the market landscape—including economic reform, entry routes and socioeconomic factors—and discuss its key players. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2020 Premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper OptionsWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the occasion this year, amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers for Mother’s Day. Read More
Deep Dive | April 21, 2020 Premium International Grocery Retail in India: Opportunities in a High-Growth Sector, Despite Regulatory ConstraintsThe food and grocery retail market in India is among the largest in the world. With organized retail still finding its feet, a host of international retailers are vying to claim a sizeable slice of the grocery sector. We examine the market landscape and discuss its key players. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Deep Dive | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to HeadIndia’s marketplace-led e-commerce landscape is far less developed than China’s or its Western counterparts, but it’s growing quickly, from just $39 billion in 2017 to an expected $64 billion in 2020. Homegrown marketplace platform Flipkart realized this early on and enjoyed nearly unrivalled dominion over the Indian market until Amazon entered the fray in 2013. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—InfographicWe assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: India Suspends Visas as Supply Chains Are Disrupted and Consumers Face LockdownsIndia reported its first COVID-19 case on January 30. Although it appears to be spreading more slowly than in other countries, concerns have prompted a suspension of visitors, lockdowns and product shortages. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Technology To Reduce Returns, Enhance Product Listings and Boost Brand EngagementEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on digital tools that have been launched recently to provide consumers with a richer, more informed shopping experience both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 27, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 27, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of buy online, return in store (BORIS), and the headaches and opportunities it presents for retailers. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 20, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at India’s Big Billion Days shopping festival. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 13, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how warehouse clubs have been upping their digital games following the Amazon–Whole Foods acquisition. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 6, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how Costco and Aldi are taking different approaches to entering China. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 30, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — August 30, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the shifting nature of beauty to be more holistic and health-conscious Read More
Deep Dive | August 28, 2019 Premium Silver Consumers in Europe, 2019In many parts of Europe, the senior population (65 and over) already accounts for 20% of the total population and will expand to 25% by 2030. In this report, we examine the size and growth of the senior population in Europe and key population and spending data in the UK — a major economy in a region in which the population is aging fast. Read More
