Product TypeDeep Dive Retail 2020: 10 Retail-Tech Startup Trends Author Coresight January 22, 2020 In 2020, the retail industry will be shaped by emerging technologies that will change the way consumers interact with brands, while retailers will collaborate more than ever with tech startups to future-proof their businesses. Discover our 10 trends for the year.
Product TypeDeep Dive Retail 2020: Five Forces, 10 Trends in Global Retail Author Coresight January 21, 2020 Coresight Research looks ahead at the 10 trends we think will reshape retail in 2020. We expect inclusivity to become more inclusive, innovative business models to become more mainstream and technology to continue to drive retail innovation.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 UK Holiday 2019 Retail Sales and Trading Review: December Recovery Too Modest To Rescue Total Holiday Sales Author Coresight January 21, 2020 With soft total growth, UK retail saw a weak 2019 holiday season overall. Beneficiaries of shifts to e-commerce and discount channels were the exceptions.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—January 19, 2020 Author Coresight January 17, 2020 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the increasing role of computer vision in retail.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day and Cohort 9 Preview Author Coresight January 17, 2020 We present highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day event in New York City, which took place on January 15 at the John L. Tishman Auditorium. We also outline the startups that presented their innovative solutions at the event as well as a preview of the companies in XRC Labs’ Cohort 9.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors Author Coresight January 17, 2020 US holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 3: Five Below Steps Up Store Expansion Plans Author Coresight January 17, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below in the US and Mothercare in the UK.
Product TypeStore Tracker Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store Closures Author Coresight January 16, 2020 We review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—January 12, 2020 Author Coresight January 11, 2020 January 12, 2020 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” offers our take on six major CES 2020 product launches in Las Vegas this week. In the news this week: Neutrogena has updated its app with AI technology that eliminates the need for specialized scanning gear to offer personalized skincare advice. Uniqlo will open a store in Hanoi, its second in Viet Nam after opening one in Ho Chi Minh City in 2019. Brazilian cosmetics company Natura has completed the acquisition of direct-selling company Avon after securing the requisite regulatory approvals.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020 Wrap-Up: Digital Health, Sustainability and 5G-Powered Connectivity Author Coresight January 10, 2020 The Coresight Research team attended CES 2020 in Las Vegas. We present our top five insights from the event, with a focus on healthcare technology and sustainability.
Product TypeInsight Report Estée Lauder Beauty: A Timeline of Key Events Author Coresight January 9, 2020 Tracking Estée Lauder’s rise to prominence from its founding in 1946 to modern beauty icon and innovator. The company now boasts a portfolio of over 25 prestige brands spanning cosmetics, skincare, haircare and fragrances with annual revenues totaling $14.9 billion in fiscal 2018.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020, Day 2: Physical Retail, Tourism and Data Strategy Author Coresight January 9, 2020 The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020. We offer our top five insights from the second day of the event, including the transition of digitally native brands into physical retail, increasing demand for personalized travel experiences and the explosion of data in healthcare retail.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020, Day 1: Self-Care, Connected Cities and Health Tech Author Coresight January 8, 2020 The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020 and offer our top five insights from the first day of this seminal event, including technology that delivers ultra-personalized, on-demand products and health services that help brands build consumer relationships.
Product TypeEvent Coverage CES 2020: Insights from the Media Days Author Coresight January 7, 2020 The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas this week for CES 2020, held on January 7–10. We present our top five insights from the media days on January 5–6, including the new Intelligence of Things, the application of 5G in agriculture and the consumerization of artificial intelligence.
Product TypeInsight Report Computer Vision and Visual Search: Transforming Retail Operations and the Shopping Experience Author Coresight January 6, 2020 The retail industry has seen the rapid adoption of computer vision over the last few years. This transformative technology is enabling greater operational efficiency for retailers and is providing shoppers with new ways to explore products and interact with retailers and brands. Walmart is leading legacy retailers in the R&D of computer vision, while collaboration with emerging technology providers is a key adoption strategy for many retailers.
