Event CoverageNRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To Watch Coresight Research July 5, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn June 25, 2021, Coresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, was joined by retail leaders from PVH Corp. and Amazon to discuss key trends in the retail supply chain amid global pandemic-driven disruption. We present the trends in this report, covering the following topics: Reconciling ESG objectives with the goals of agility and speed The cost-saving opportunities offered by smart inventory management and fulfillment Meeting consumer demand for traceability and transparency using new technologies Prospects for the “dark store” concept Forecasting consumer demand as restrictions are eased—and the new phenomenon of “revenge shopping” This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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: February 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores