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Insight Report | November 10, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: Strong Potential for Language and Code Translation; Global Telco AI Alliance Fosters AI Collaboration

Continuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including its game-changing potential for code and language translation, and the first development from the Global Telco AI Alliance.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2023 Free Report

The US Retail Media Market: Understanding the Ad Buyer’s Perspective in CPG

Ad buyers increasingly expect more from retailers’ retail media networks (RMNs), including more personalized and targeted ads. Coresight Research and NIQ explore shortfalls and opportunities in the retail media market, including personalized promotions, from a CPG brand advertiser’s perspective, and discuss their implications for retailers, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data.

Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: Indemnity for Platform Users; Image-Generation Updates from Adobe and Canva

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including the latest funding updates, indemnity for platform users and new features from graphic design giants Adobe and Canva.

Deep Dive | October 24, 2023 Free Report

Immersive Experiences in Retail: Driving Sales Through Enhanced Shopper Engagement

Immersive experiences are emerging that promise to revolutionize the retail industry in driving customer engagement and loyalty. Coresight Research and Obsess explore how US brands and retailers plan to invest in and offer such experiences to reap multiple benefits, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data.

Insight Report | October 11, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: Indian Conglomerates Enter the Space, the US Drives the Responsible Use of AI, Adobe Launches New Products

Our Generative AI Latest series presents recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—in this report we cover Indian conglomerates entering the AI race, the growing discussion around the need for responsible AI and the latest updates from Abode and IBM, among other topics.

Event Presentation | September 20, 2023 Premium

Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To Know

On September 19, 2023, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Groceryshop 2023. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

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.