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Insight Report | September 4, 2019 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain

In this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This retail-tech landscape covers innovation in the supply chain, featuring start-ups in addition to a few more established companies that are disrupting the current scenario.

Insight Report | September 1, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: Top Trends Include Puff Sleeves and Milkmaid Tops

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

Flash Report | August 28, 2019

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Clothing Rental Upstart Le Tote to Acquire Iconic Century-old Brand Lord + Taylor from HBC for $100 Million

Apparel rental upstart Le Tote to acquire century-old Lord + Taylor in what could be a growing trend of online disruptors moving into more traditional spaces.

Insight Report | August 20, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Booming Bubble Tea Market in China

China’s booming bubble tea market has experienced a high CAGR of 20% between 2014 and 2018, according to Qianzhan. Innovations in bubble tea recipes, modern tea houses serving as hang-out venues for consumers as well as viral marketing are factors that attribute to demand.

Deep Dive | August 12, 2019 Premium

RetailTech: In-Store Technology

This deep dive represents the third installment in the RetailTech series and covers everything from beacons to magic mirrors to robots.

Insight Report | August 8, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Robotic Process Automation Brings Productivity and Precision to the Supply Chain

RPA offers numerous benefits to supply chain operations and the retail industry. Companies such as Walmart and Walgreens have adopted RPA. With RPA’s promise of greater efficiency, increased productivity and greater, we expect to see more retailers adopt this technology.

Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in China

Domestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco.

Event Coverage | August 6, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Top Five Insights from Three Days at the Beauty Industry’s Leading Event

The Coresight Research team was in Las Vegas for Cosmoprof North America 2019. The three-day event was jammed with opportunities to see the latest trends in the industry and learn from key players how they’re using new strategies to tap the potential of the fast-changing market.

Insight Report | August 2, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: Top Trends Include Satin Skirts and Utility Dresses

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

Deep Dive | August 1, 2019 Free Report

AI and Price Optimization in Retail

Pricing has become key in retail. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is giving retailers new tools to help fully and effectively implement price optimization strategies.

Event Coverage | August 1, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Day 3

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for the wrapup report covers innovative amd emerging brands.

Insight Report | July 30, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Tmall Launches Offline Experiential Center to Connect Brands to Consumers

Alibaba’s flash sale and group buying platform Juhusuan introduced an updated version of Jutudi, an initiative to offer fresh farm produce at a lower price. Tmall launched an experiential center to invite brands to connect with customers offline.

Event Coverage | July 30, 2019

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All Retailers Want in on CBD: Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 2

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day two was CBD: all retailers want in on the trend.

Event Coverage | July 29, 2019

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Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 1: “All Beauty Brands will be Clean Beauty Brands in the Future”

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day one was, “Beauty with a conscience is driving innovation across all beauty categories.”

Deep Dive | July 25, 2019 Premium

Casualization Drives Growth in the US Menswear Market

Growth in the $89B US menswear market is driven by demand for more casual apparel. Athletic menswear brands, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, are taking market share from traditional brands.