Deep Dive | June 28, 2022 Free Report Shifting Payment Infrastructure—The Path to Frictionless Checkout and Decentralized CommerceAs more consumers experiment with new shopping channels and alternative payment methods (APMs), retailers need to develop their existing payment infrastructure to deliver a satisfying digital consumer experience. In this report, published in collaboration with Bolt, we cover the key points of the shifting payment infrastructure in retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 23, 2022 Free Report Discovering Hidden Treasure in Your Supply Chain DataWe analyze the supply chain challenges that fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers and suppliers are currently facing and how data sharing and supply chain management solutions can solve these challenges and provide revenue-generating opportunities. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Read More
Deep Dive | June 9, 2022 Free Report Unboxed: The $258 Billion US Corporate Gifting OpportunityWe explore the flurry of opportunities in the US corporate gifting market, leveraging findings from our recent surveys of corporate gift givers to assess changes in the market over the past year (including the impacts of the pandemic) and evaluate the future outlook of the corporate gifting market. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow. Read More
Deep Dive | June 6, 2022 Free Report The Metaverse in Retail: Taking Brand Recognition, Engagement and Loyalty to a New LevelWe explore the technologies that drive the metaverse and Web3, and their benefits for retailers—including brand recognition, engagement and loyalty. We profile blockchain platform Tezos and present notable examples of brands that are exploring the frontier of the metaverse today. Read More
Deep Dive | May 26, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns ManagementWhile handling returns efficiently is one of retail’s costliest and most cumbersome tasks, technology innovations can help to overcome this operational challenge. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands and retailers in returns management. Read More
Deep Dive | May 25, 2022 Register for Free Access The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To WatchWe analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2022 Register for Free Access The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling GrowthTo combat supply chain challenges and reduce overhead costs, many apparel brands and retailers are turning to on-demand manufacturing, either through in-house capabilities or partnerships. We analyze findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers to identify five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry—covering sustainability, advanced technologies and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey FindingsWe explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Innovator Profile | April 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Switcher Studio Powers Engaging Shoppable Livestreams for Brands and RetailersAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Switcher Studio, a mobile video-creation solution provider that enables brands and retailers to implement live selling and create a new sales channel for their products. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are RespondingAfter two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay. Read More
Event Coverage | April 21, 2022 Register for Free Access How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Coresight Research x Alibaba WebinarWe present our top insights from our recent webinar in partnership with Alibaba, How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Read about China’s national sustainability goals, Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainability and opportunities to drive growth. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless CommerceAs retailers continually explore ways to streamline their omnichannel operations, switching to headless commerce has emerged as a major initiative. We present selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce InfrastructureMid-size retailers increasingly need to integrate external resources in order to lower operational costs for their software-as-a-service technology, infrastructure and teams. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions, considering challenges and desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure. This free report is sponsored by Nogin. Read More