Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

Chinese consumers are at the forefront of luxury consumption. In this Think Tank, we present our market trajectory estimates and four key trends within China’s luxury retail growth. We also cover selected luxury brands and companies in China, and the role of e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com in facilitating China’s luxury ecosystem. Our report includes insights from our conversations with key personnel at Alibaba Group and JD.com.

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Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US Retailers

Venture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions.

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The US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with Disabilities

Adaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the adaptive consumer, retailers and brands in the adaptive space, recent innovations and catalysts for market growth. This free report is a preview to our upcoming Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market.

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Think Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market

In this Think Tank, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability. We present market analysis and discuss heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers. This report provides an overview of selected textiles and considers three notable innovators—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS. We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling.

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Think Tank: SPACs in Retail—What Rapid Expansion Means for Retailers

Coresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore what the significant rise in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) means for retail and the opportunities and challenges for private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter the US public market via SPACs.

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Think Tank: Community Group Buying in China—Advantages of the Model and Future Prospects

Coresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore the community group-buying market in China, covering a timeline of key developments and the advantages that the model presents for both consumers and retailers. We discuss the key players in the China market—including startups and Internet giants—and consider the future of the market in China and internationally.

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The 4th New Economy Think Tank Summit: Three Things You Need to Know

The Coresight Research team was in the room when some of China’s most innovative, tech-focused retailers came together for the fourth New Economy Think Tank Summit by AliResearch, the research arm of Alibaba. The Speakers included Min Wanli, Chief Machine Intelligent Scientist, Alibaba; Chen Weiru, Executive Director of Alibaba Industrial Internet Center; Liu Song, Vice President, Alibaba Group; Gao Hongbing, Vice President, Alibaba Group, Director of AliResearch; Steven Zhang, Vice President of Alibaba DingTalk; Ma Mingjie, Director General of Research Department of Innovation, The State Council Development Research Center;  and, Michael Irwin Jordan, Professor at the University of California, Berkeley and Chair of Ant Financial Scientific Advisory Board.

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Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply Chains

The Coresight Research team attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association Executive Think Tank 2019 in Hong Kong on November 7. We discuss the key insights from the event, which touched on digitalization and transparency in supply-chain operations, as well as the secrets to entering the market in China.

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Think Tank: Livestreaming E-Commerce—Opportunity in the US

Accelerated digital adoption has opened the door for livestreaming e-commerce to gain traction in the US. The social, interactive channel presents opportunity for brands and retailers to engage with shoppers, adapt to changing consumer preferences and increase sales. In this Think Tank, we explore the development of livestreaming e-commerce and its future prospects, including key market drivers.

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