Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day One: Retail’s In-Person ReunionWe present our top insights from the first day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 27, covering prestige beauty developments, private traffic, transparency in business leadership, healthcare, investor opportunities and more. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022—”Shark Reef” Startup Competition Recap: 15 Retail-Tech Innovators, Two WinnersCoresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Opportunities To Reach Older ConsumersBaby boomers could represent a key demographic for beauty brands and retailers as the US population ages. We discuss the opportunities for the beauty industry to be more age-inclusive, with examples of strategies from notable beauty brands. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Developments in Immersive Technology and Virtual ConcertsAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering AR and VR headsets (immersive tech), virtual concerts and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and RetailersWe analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Which Suitor Will Kohl’s Choose (If Any)?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the varied investment interests in US department store Kohl’s. Read More
Event Coverage | March 25, 2022 Register for Free Access Preview: Shoptalk 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup CompetitionCoresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the three panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Shoptalk 2022. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Calico Helps Brands Manage and Streamline Their Supply ChainsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Calico, a retail-technology software-as-a-service (Saas) company whose smart production management platform helps direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands streamline the supply chain management process. Read More
Store Tracker | March 25, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Glimpse Helps Brands To Create Immersive Product Trial ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Glimpse, a retail-technology company that enables brands and retailers to create immersive product trial experiences through collaborations with short-term rentals. Read More
Event Coverage | March 24, 2022 Premium MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022: Entering the Metaverse, Understanding Chinese Consumers and Harnessing InfluencersWe present key insights from MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022 on the latest global trends in marketing and e-commerce, with a focus on the metaverse, Chinese consumer trends and influencer marketing. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 23, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Niftmint Enables Brands To Create NFTs, Connecting Commerce and BlockchainAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Niftmint, a retail-technology company operating at the intersection of commerce and blockchain technology through NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: The Rise of Male CosmeticsMale cosmetics is a growing opportunity for brands and retailers as three new product types are emerging. We analyze the drivers of this new category and provide examples of recent product launches. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and BeyondThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Mavi.io Brings Retail Marketplaces and Quick Commerce to Car DashboardsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Mavi.io, a technology provider that brings a retail marketplace for curated shopping to car dashboards. Read More