Product TypeInsight Report Consumer Tech Briefing: AI Underpins CES Product Launches from Samsung, LG and L’Oréal Author Coresight January 23, 2020 Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on some of the product launches we saw at CES 2020, including AI-driven technology from Samsung and L’Oréal.
Product TypeFlash Report Gap Scraps Old Navy Spin-Off; Moderately Raises Its Fiscal 2019 Outlook Author Coresight January 17, 2020 On January 16, Gap Inc. announced that it had canceled its plans to spin off the Old Navy business, citing investors’ concerns over the complexity of the separation and softer business performance of the brand. Gap Inc. has raised its fiscal year 2019 outlook moderately, owing to better-than-expected promotional levels over the holiday period.
Product TypeStore Tracker Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store Closures Author Coresight January 16, 2020 We review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year.
Product TypeEvent Coverage NRF 2020 Day 3: Store Experiences, Consumer Data and Retail Innovation Author Coresight January 15, 2020 Insights from day 3 of the NRF Big Show in New York include the massive benefits of experiential shopping, using China as a consumer lab and leveraging data analytics to supercharge consumer insights.
Product TypeEvent Coverage NRF 2020 Day 1 Insights: The Digital Economy Is Here Author Coresight January 13, 2020 Insights from day 1 of the NRF 2020 Retail’s Big Show in New York include the value of increasing technology intensity, the changing nature of retail jobs and increasing connectedness. Today’s consumers have more choice than ever before, and that choice is enabled by the rapid rise of digital technologies.
Product TypeEvent Coverage RetailROI Super Saturday: Remarkable Retail and Digital Transformation Author Coresight January 13, 2020 At RetailROI Super Saturday, retailers came together to discuss digital transformation and best practices for retail leadership. We present key insights from this year’s event, held on January 11, with a focus on remarkable retail and investments in technology.
Product TypeDeep Dive Can AR and VR Be Game Changers in Furniture Retail? Author Coresight January 13, 2020 Augmented and virtual reality technologies are slowly but surely transforming the shopping experience for consumers in both online and offline retail. We review how various store-based and digital-first furniture retailers are investing in these technologies and assess the impact, challenges and potential of these investments.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020 Wrap-Up: Digital Health, Sustainability and 5G-Powered Connectivity Author Coresight January 10, 2020 The Coresight Research team attended CES 2020 in Las Vegas. We present our top five insights from the event, with a focus on healthcare technology and sustainability.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020, Day 2: Physical Retail, Tourism and Data Strategy Author Coresight January 9, 2020 The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020. We offer our top five insights from the second day of the event, including the transition of digitally native brands into physical retail, increasing demand for personalized travel experiences and the explosion of data in healthcare retail.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020, Day 1: Self-Care, Connected Cities and Health Tech Author Coresight January 8, 2020 The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020 and offer our top five insights from the first day of this seminal event, including technology that delivers ultra-personalized, on-demand products and health services that help brands build consumer relationships.
Product TypeDeep Dive Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon Fashion Author Coresight January 8, 2020 In collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on Amazon.com. We analyze apparel listings by category, brand and seller to identify key trends on Amazon Fashion.
Product TypeInsight Report Computer Vision and Visual Search: Transforming Retail Operations and the Shopping Experience Author Coresight January 6, 2020 The retail industry has seen the rapid adoption of computer vision over the last few years. This transformative technology is enabling greater operational efficiency for retailers and is providing shoppers with new ways to explore products and interact with retailers and brands. Walmart is leading legacy retailers in the R&D of computer vision, while collaboration with emerging technology providers is a key adoption strategy for many retailers.
Product TypeDeep Dive Rental, Subscription and Resale: How Companies Are Tapping Demand Author Coresight January 2, 2020 Under pressure from subscription and rental services, mainstream retailers are launching rental services of their own and teaming up with digital natives. We’re seeing brick-and-mortar retailers strike collaboration deals with online subscription services, launch their own services—and be acquired as digital natives look for physical space.
Product TypeCompany Profile The TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) Author Coresight December 23, 2019 The TJX Companies is a US-based off-price retailer of apparel and home fashion. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, TJX operates stores in nine countries under multiple banners, as well as selling through four e-commerce sites.
Product TypeCompany Profile Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) Author Coresight December 23, 2019 Marks and Spencer is a UK-based retailer that sells food, clothing and home products. The company operates under two business segments—UK and International.
