Insight Report | June 6, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: 3D Printing Brings Efficiency and Innovation to the Supply Chain3D printing technology brings benefits to brands and retailers in various stages of the supply chain by speeding product design, shortening production lead time and making it possible to produce customized products at affordable cost. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: JD.com Extends Group Buying to Hong Kong, Ikea Launches App to Integrate AR with ShoppingJD.com has launched a group buying service in Hong Kong, ahead of the 6.18 shopping festival. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Series: Reality Technology Streamlines Product Design and Improves ServicingReality Technology enables companies to streamline production through faster prototyping, to improve production speed and deliver better customer service in retail stores. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Series: From Immersive Technologies to RoboticsTechnologies including blockchain, AI and others are transforming the various stages in the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Unicharm (TYO: 8113) 1Q19 Results: Net Sales Ahead of Consensus, Asia Remains a Growth EngineUnicharm reported 1Q19 net sales of ¥168.6 billion, ahead of the consensus estimate of ¥168.5 billion and up 4.8% from 1Q18. Asia (ex Japan) was a key driver of top-line growth Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 3, 2019 Register for Free Access Clorox (NYSE: CLX) 3Q19 Results: Misses Estimates on Sales, Beats on EPSClorox reported net sales of $1.55 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019, up 2.2% year over year, missing the consensus estimate of $1.57 billion. The increase in net sales was driven by the acquisition of Nutranext, a dietary supplements company, in April 2018. Read More
Insight Report | April 30, 2019 Premium In China, Luxury Brands Turn to Pop-Up Stores to Offer Experiences and Build Their Brands with Younger ConsumersPop-up stores represent a way for luxury brands to engage with customers, showcase limited edition products, offer personalized experiences and demonstrate brand identity with a low-cost, physical presence. This report uses luxury brands’ pop-up stores in China as examples. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 30, 2019 Register for Free Access Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) 1Q19 Results: Beats Expectations on Top Line, Misses on EPSColgate-Palmolive reported net sales of $3.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The Hill’s Pet Nutrition segment saw strong organic sales growth, whereas for oral, personal and home care, Africa/Eurasia saw organic sales growth and Asia Pacific showed organic sales decline. Read More
Event Coverage | April 29, 2019 Register for Free Access CoCoon Pitch Night 2019: Hearing from Six Platform StartupsOur Big Day, BestShare and FindRecruiter were selected winners by the three-judge panel because they clearly addressed problems faced by their respective sectors and confidently presented ideas with feasible business models that could attract investment. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) 3Q19 Results: Innovations and Increased Pricing Drive GrowthP&G reported net sales of $16.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of 1.1% year over year. Organic sales (which exclude the impact of currency changes, acquisitions and divestitures) were up 5% versus last year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) 1Q19 Results: Higher Selling Prices Drive Growth; Company Maintains Positive OutlookKimberly-Clark reported net sales of $4.6 billion for first quarter of 2019, a decrease of 2.1% compared to same period last year. Organic sales were up 3% versus last year. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Opening Up Further, Embracing AI and Accelerating 5G Commercialization — Key Points from the China Development ForumThis week, we look at the 20th China Development Forum which took place March 23-25, 2019, in Beijing. Read More
Market Outlook | March 29, 2019 Premium The Opportunity in Women’s Plus-Size Apparel in China: A Potential $10 Billion MarketDespite a low obesity rate, the scale of China’s population means plus-size apparel represents a substantial market with significant potential for brands and retailers. Read More