Deep Dive | November 21, 2019 Premium Cannabis Insights: The CBD ConsumerOur new survey sheds light on the CBD boom. We look at who is buying CBD, where they buy it and why they use it—to review the opportunity for retailers to enter this fast-growing category. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2019 Premium What Beauty Retailers Can Learn from the Dynamic Retail Ecosystems of Asia: Applying the CORE FrameworkWe discuss the value of artificial intelligence (AI) to beauty retailers and its use cases, applying Coresight Research’s proprietary CORE framework for AI in retail. We also highlight a number of key insights from China, based on data from Coresight Research’s Beauty Consumer Survey, which was conducted in October 2019. Read More
Deep Dive | November 13, 2019 Premium UK Department Stores: A Year of DeclineDepartment stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2019 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Direct-to-Consumer BrandsIn this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands across a number of sectors. Read More
Deep Dive | November 7, 2019 Premium Mapping Alibaba’s New Retail EcosystemAlibaba Group, an e-commerce giant in China, is evolving beyond online shopping into a leading provider of data and technology services across multiple verticals. In addition to achieving growth, the company is looking to empower retailers and consumers through its “New Retail” strategy. Read More
Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Syte — Providing Retailers With AI-Powered Visual SearchFinding the right product can be a challenge for online shoppers: Visual search aided by AI could drastically cut returns by helping consumers find the right items and “see” how they’ll look in the home or on the person. Read More
Deep Dive | November 4, 2019 Premium US Furniture and Furnishings E-Commerce: Digital-First Retailers Bid for Greater ShareWhile online has major inroads in the biggest nonfood categories, it has moved more slowly in furniture and home furnishings. We see that changing. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report 10 Trends Reshaping US CPGThe consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2019 Free Report How Data Analytics Is Driving Digital Transformation in RetailThe use of data analytics is powering digital transformation in retail, from supply chain and in-store inventory management to customer service and engagement. In this report, we offer key insights into the growing adoption of analytics by the retail sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2019 Premium Macy’s: A Timeline of Key EventsFrom 2017 to 2019, Macy’s undertook meaningful steps to reinvent its business. We examine key events from the company’s recent history as part of our Retailers’ Timelines series. Read More
Deep Dive | October 14, 2019 Premium Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format?“Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | October 1, 2019 Free Report Buy Now Pay Later Poised to Disrupt the E-Commerce MarketIn this report, we look at the growth of alternative payment methods, specifically the “buy now, pay later” trend – and what changing consumer preferences tell us about the future of the digital payments space. Read More
Insight Report | September 30, 2019 Premium Tesco: A Timeline of Key EventsFrom 2017 to 2019, we saw Tesco divesting non-core assets and closing down unprofitable stores, as well as continuing with sustainability and digital transformation efforts. Read More
Deep Dive | September 26, 2019 Premium Can CBD Save the Mall?Cannabidiol (CBD) has seen surging popularity in what is a new product category. Brands and companies are jumping on the opportunity by launching new products containing CBD, selling extracts, capsules and even raw plant. But can CBD save the mall? Read More