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Deep Dive | September 6, 2023 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Web3 for Retail

As part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US Web3 space. Areas of innovation include infrastructure, payments and security/compliance.

Deep Dive | August 23, 2023 Free Report

Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper Profiles

Coresight Research and VASS explore the benefits of customer data platforms (CDPs) in creating complete shopper profiles from extensive data trails. We discuss how companies can connect with their huge unknown customer base.

Deep Dive | August 22, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Web3 for Retail

How can retailers tap the benefits of Web3? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering Web3 solutions for retail, in the areas of infrastructure, payments, security, supply chain and more.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Workforce Management

As part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Free Report

Rising Above the Competition: Playbook for Emerging Brands To Succeed in a Crowded Market

Coresight Research and The Good Charcoal Company present a playbook for emerging consumer goods brands to succeed in a competitive market, covering social media, sustainability and more.

Deep Dive | July 20, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Drones in Retail

How can drones enhance delivery capabilities and inventory management in retail? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering drone-based solutions for retailers.

Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Analytics

How can retailers harness the power of data to drive sales and enhance operational efficiency? We present selected technology providers globally whose solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their analytics capabilities, covering customer behavior analysis, demand forecasting, pricing optimization and more.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions

Checkout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline.

Deep Dive | June 20, 2023 Free Report

How Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance Sustainability

Why should retail companies share data and collaborate? In this free report, Coresight Research and SKYPAD explore how brands, retailers and suppliers can accelerate and improve decision-making processes, expand margins and revenues, improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, and enhance sustainability.

Deep Dive | June 7, 2023 Free Report

RetailTech: Leading-Edge Loss Prevention—Tackling Theft and Fraud Through RFID, Video Surveillance and More

Retail theft is on the rise, and it is time for companies to take action to minimize losses and protect their bottom lines. We explore the applications and benefits of current and future technologies that are driving leading-edge loss prevention in retail, including RFID, video surveillance, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and more.

Deep Dive | June 7, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Loss Prevention

Retail shrink is a prevalent challenge, severely impacting profitability for retailers. To combat all types of losses and protect their business (including associates) and profits, more retailers are turning to innovative technology solution providers for the answers. We present selected companies globally that provide loss-prevention and related risk-reducing solutions across the retail industry.

Infographic | May 17, 2023 Free Report

10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023—Free Infographic

In Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years, but what trends will shape the channel in 2023? Coresight Research and Bambuser present research highlights in this free infographic, leveraging proprietary survey findings.

Insight Report | May 15, 2023 Free Report

Unleashing the Power of Retail Media with First-Party Data and Location Analytics

Retail media networks (RMNs) underscore a boom in digital advertising. Building on first-party customer data, we explore how retailers can leverage location and macroeconomic data to improve their targeted advertising strategies by generating more accurate shopper profiles. This free report is sponsored by Placer.ai.

Event Coverage | May 9, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk Europe 2023 Startup Pitch Competition: Recap—10 Innovators, Two Winners

Coresight Research hosted the Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Europe 2023. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating innovator and reveal the winners of the competition. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023.

Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Hyran Technologies Uses AI To Drive Profitability and Sustainability in the Fashion Supply Chain

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present Hyran Technologies, an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform for supply chain management in the fashion industry.