Deep Dive | March 21, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers PaceLess than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 21, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and RetailersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTsThe first report in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series explores the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Changing of the Guard at Marks & Spencer: Reviewing the UK Stalwart’s TurnaroundThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the multiyear strategy of major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) as it announces changes in its leadership. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 20, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Endear Enhances Client Relationships Through CRM and Messaging PlatformAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Endear, a client relationship management (CRM) and messaging platform for retailers. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 19, 2022 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and DemandAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks. Read More
Store Tracker | March 18, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% 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 Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 18, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: EcoCart Offsets Carbon Emissions in E-CommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present EcoCart, a sustainability-focused e-commerce enablement company. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Is Set To See Growth AccelerateThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended February 20, 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce FulfillmentAs the pandemic-led e-commerce surge continues, brands and retailers must innovate in their online operations to handle inventory management, order fulfillment and returns challenges. We present selected startups globally with innovative e-commerce fulfillment solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | March 16, 2022 Premium Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail in IndiaWe discuss five key trends that are reshaping India’s $800 billion retail sector to help brands and retailers understand shifts in the market and capitalize on future opportunities to drive growth. We cover data analytics, immersive technologies, digital payments and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 16, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, March 2022: Emerging Creators and the Metaverse Are Reshaping the Livestreaming LandscapeAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the rise of independent content creators, the rollout of regular livestream schedules, and brands’ efforts to capture live commerce opportunities in the metaverse. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 16, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: ReUpp Promotes Sustainability Through RecommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present ReUpp, an online platform that supports sustainability in retail by getting customers involved with recommerce at the time of first purchase. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 15, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Via.Delivery Optimizes Last-Mile Delivery To Make E-Commerce More SustainableAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Via.Delivery, a retail-technology platform for online order delivery and pickup through retail chains. Read More
Deep Dive | March 15, 2022 Premium Luxury Brands: To DTC or Not To DTC?Luxury brands have been gravitating toward the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for years, and the pandemic has boosted this shift, putting the wholesale model in a fix. In this report, we discuss the DTC model in luxury retail. Read More
