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Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

Boohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

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Holiday 2023: Early US Retail Outlook

We launch our coverage of the 2023 holiday season in US retail with an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand in the end-of-year peak. We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, inventory and more.

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Five Things To Know About Generative AI in China

China is racing against the US to become a prominent global leader in AI (artificial intelligence). We present five things brands and retailers should know about the China’s generative AI market, covering the latest technology developments, details of major chatbots and the business benefits and risks of generative AI.

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The Metaverse Is Not Dead: Defying the Rumors of Its Demise

With attention recently shifting to generative AI (artificial intelligence), are we seeing the demise of the metaverse? We explore recent metaverse-related developments—both positive and unfavorable—that paint a picture of the current state and long-term potential of the metaverse. We lay out what brands, retailers and solution providers need to know to drive success in the virtual world.

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2Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Video-Sharing Platforms Overtake Social Media as a Live-Shopping Destination

Video-sharing platforms have overtaken social media as a destination for live shopping. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more.

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