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Deep Dive | November 16, 2022 Free Report

Winning the Retail Trifecta: Demand Forecasting, Allocation and Replenishment

We analyze challenges to replenishment and demand forecasting in US retail—covering current consumer behaviors and concerns—and explore how retailers can best handle inventory management in a volatile global environment. This free report is sponsored by SAP.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestream E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms—2022 Update

Livestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Insight Report | October 24, 2022

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Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—October 2022 Update

Israel’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. We present selected startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain.

Deep Dive | October 20, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: CGI Provides Benefits for Retail That Traditional Photography Cannot Match

In this Innovator Intelligence report, we analyze the latest trends in e-merchandising and underline the importance and benefits of photorealistic CGI (computer-generated imagery) for brands and retailers. This free report is sponsored by Nfinite.

Deep Dive | October 18, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick Commerce

Quick-commerce players provide rapid home delivery of groceries and daily essential items to customers. We present selected startups globally that provide quick-commerce (instant needs) services across the retail sector through dark stores and partnerships.

Deep Dive | October 18, 2022 Free Report

A Guide to Multiplying Retail Media Dollars

We analyze key trends in the market and offer insights and recommendations for retailers to optimize their retail media strategy, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US-based retailers. This free report is sponsored by Swiftly.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Free Report

US Holiday Gifting 2022: Decoding Shopper Plans Amid Increasing Uncertainty

We discuss what shopping for gifts might look like in the 2022 holiday season. Leveraging a Coresight Research survey of US gift shoppers, we present key trends and consider how retailers can meet the expectations of value-oriented and budget-conscious shoppers while capitalizing on the still-growing gifting economy. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Infographic | September 19, 2022 Free Report

Retail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies—Infographic

We present selected insights into the current state of retail merchandising, covering challenges across key merchandising functions/areas and retailers’ plans for future investment, based on August 2022 Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by One Door.

Innovator Profile | September 16, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Vici Robotics Powers Productivity in Inventory Management Through Robotics

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Vici Robotics, a commercial robot-as-a-service (RaaS) company that powers retailer productivity through inventory automation.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2022 Free Report

Tackling Online Cart Abandonment: How To Convert the Three in Four Carts Lost at Checkout

We uncover the latest online cart abandonment rates in US e-commerce and explore the biggest friction points leading shoppers to abandon their carts, based on proprietary survey findings. We also present key actions that retailers can take to reduce cart abandonment on their websites. This free report is sponsored by Bolt.

Innovator Profile | September 15, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: SalesBeat Leverages AI To Predict Consumer Behavior and Help Retailers Maintain Optimal Inventory Levels

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present SalesBeat, which offers a CPG platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to model consumer behavior and make predictive recommendations for optimal in-store stock levels.

Innovator Profile | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Peekage Helps Brands Target Strategic Audiences via Product Sampling Platform

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Peekage, a retail technology company that offers an online product sampling platform to help users understand consumer preferences and optimize their marketing campaigns.

Deep Dive | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Product Information Management—Creating a Single Source of Truth in Omnichannel Retail

Product information management (PIM) acts as a single source of truth for gathering, enriching and managing a company’s product data. We discuss the benefits of PIM for brands and retailers and explore five key trends in its evolution. This free report is sponsored by Digital Wave Technology.

Insight Report | September 13, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Promio.io Streamlines Sales Communications Between CPG Brands and Retailers

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Promio.io, developer of a sales communication app for consumer brands and retailers.

Insight Report | September 12, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Whywaste Powers Inventory Optimization To Reduce Retail Food Waste

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Whywaste, developer of an inventory management platform designed to help retailers and grocers track and reduce food waste.