Event CoverageWPP & Alibaba Event: How China is Reshaping Retail Coresight Research May 14, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research participated in an event jointly hosted by WPP Plc. and Alibaba Group on April 24 in New York City. Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig discussed the many ways in which China is reshaping retail, focusing on the five trends you need to know to succeed in this fast-growing mega market. Here are our key insights from the event: Data, social commerce and speed are fundamental to China’s New Retail. Brands need to work harder to capture Chinese consumers’ attention, as they expect every aspect of the shopping journey to be personalized. Coresight Research identified five trends brands and retailers need to know about China: luxury purchasing, plus-sized expansion, the rise of male beauty, community buying and urban farming. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
