Product TypeDeep Dive July 1, 2020 premium Five Trends Shaping Apparel Sourcing The apparel sourcing industry is experiencing uncertainty due to unpredictable changes to tariffs and trade, the widespread coronavirus pandemic and fast-moving upgrades of technology in the supply chain. We outline five key apparel-sourcing trends and discuss how apparel retailers and brands can adapt to consumer expectations while controlling sourcing costs. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 17, 2020 premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Technology Companies Supporting Store Reopenings We continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies whose solutions can support retailers in reopening stores as they emerge from coronavirus lockdowns. Our landscape infographic summarizes these companies. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage June 4, 2020 premium Open for Business with Katie Finnegan, E-Commerce Expert: Innovating Toward Community in Brick-and-Mortar Retail As part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Katie Finnegan, Chief Consumer Experience and E-Commerce Officer at Rite Aid. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Finnegan offered insights into the future of brick-and-mortar retail, which is evolving to become more about community.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 2, 2020 premium Winning with Retailer-Supplier Collaboration in Grocery and Drug Retail We analyze the findings of a recent Coresight Research proprietary survey of global suppliers and retailers to explore the importance of retailer-supplier collaboration and the key criteria for achieving this. We present insights into the challenges, advantages and opportunities presented by retailer-supplier collaboration, with a focus on customer-centric data sharing. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage May 27, 2020 premium Open for Business with Brad Burgess, Global Affairs Executive: Digital and Supply Chain Strategies during a Crisis and Beyond As part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Brad Burgess, Global Head of Corporate Affairs at JD.com. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Burgess offered insights into supply chain challenges and technological innovations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report April 22, 2020 premium Israel Retail-Tech Innovator Landscape We continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. Israel's retail-tech sector is growing and quickly becoming one of the hottest and most innovative ecosystems for retail technologies, with companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage April 22, 2020 premium Open for Business with Jeff Brown, Supply Chain Expert: Solutions for a Crisis and Beyond As part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted supply chain expert Jeff Brown. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Brown offered insights into the supply chain challenges and the shape of demand during the current coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report April 7, 2020 premium AI in Retail: Accelerating Digital Transformation In our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. This report discusses the growing adoption of AI in retail and beyond, and the state of global funding in AI startups over the past four years. We also outline recent industry developments in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 25, 2020 premium Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Digitalization In this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies that are enabling the transformation of physical stores through artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage February 24, 2020 premium Highlights from the Hype Innovation Showcase: Sustainability and Technology Key to the Future of Physical Retail Key themes from the Hype Innovation Showcase, The Future of the Store: Sustainability & Supply Chain, included sustainability and technology. We discuss insights from the event and provide an overview of participating startup companies.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive February 20, 2020 premium RetailTech: How Salesforce Has Become a Juggernaut in Retail Technology Two decades ago, several Oracle employees left to found their own retail technology startup. Now, Salesforce dominates the cloud-based space, offering a variety of cutting-edge solutions to help retailers integrate online and offline.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage January 17, 2020 premium Highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day and Cohort 9 Preview We present highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day event in New York City, which took place on January 15 at the John L. Tishman Auditorium. We also outline the startups that presented their innovative solutions at the event as well as a preview of the companies in XRC Labs’ Cohort 9.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report December 19, 2019 premium How Computer Vision Can Save Retailers from Costly In-Store Execution Issues Retailers face a complex business environment in which strong in-store execution is key to delivering a consistent, high-quality shopping experience—which requires exceptional store operations management. Poor in-store execution can easily lead to issues such as infrequent stock replenishment, misplaced SKUs and non-compliance with planograms, prices and promotions. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report December 11, 2019 premium Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Role for Predictive Analytics in Retail Predictive analytics to play an increasing role in retail: Companies across industries are embracing predictive analytics to help them predict consumer behavior to better plan marketing, pricing and assortment. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report November 27, 2019 premium Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.Read More
