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Insight Report | September 21, 2021

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Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery Expenses

Retailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services.

Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Premium

Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition

On September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings

Coresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.

Insight Report | August 24, 2021

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Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment Opportunity

Leveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model.

Deep Dive | August 18, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce

Brands and retailers worldwide are racing to add live, interactive video experiences into their marketing strategy to remain competitive in the digital channel. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Innovator Profile | August 11, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: LiSA Identifies Livestream Scalability as a Key Competitive Advantage

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile LiSA, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup enabling retailers and marketplaces to host scalable live shopping experiences.

Innovator Profile | August 9, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Quidol’s Dual Solution Caters for Self-Broadcasting and Corporate Live Selling

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Quidol, an interactive livestreaming company that provides e-merchants with tailored live shopping technology and supporting services. This free report is sponsored by Quidol.

Deep Dive | August 5, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Digital Marketing

Amid the consumer shift to e-commerce, brands and retailers are looking to bring their brands and products closer to shoppers digitally, through social commerce, digital marketplaces and other online platforms. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers execute their digital marketing strategies and achieve greater visibility online.

Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping Experiences

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale.

Innovator Profile | August 2, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third Channel

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile VISX by Omnyway, a live shopping solution provider. This free report is sponsored by VISX by Omnyway.

Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021

The outlook for US retail in the 2021 holiday season looks promising despite ongoing economic and health challenges. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021.

Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User Experience

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Buywith, a startup offering a live shopping solution for brands, retailers and content creators to host live virtual shopping events with minimal onboarding. This free report is sponsored by Buywith.

Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Free Report

Unwrapping the American Corporate Gifting Opportunity

We explore the corporate gifting opportunity in the US and the key trends in the market. Leveraging our proprietary survey findings, we discuss key challenges and benefits in corporate gifting and consider the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the market today and in the future. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Insight Report | June 23, 2021

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Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—June 2021 Update

Our Retail-Tech Landscape series spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. Israel’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2021 Free Report

10 Trends in US CPG

US CPG companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, amid pandemic-led disruption. In this free report, sponsored by Prevedere, we analyze 10 key trends impacting the US CPG industry that are being driven by such technologies—covering sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more.