Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains? Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs Customer 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
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion Week As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week.Read More
Product TypeEvent Presentation Product TypeEvent Presentation | April 6, 2022 Premium How To Put Retail at the Heart of the Metaverse: Insights Presented at World Retail Congress 2022 On April 6, 2022, Coresight Research presented at World Retail Congress on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we present 10 things that retailers need to know about the metaverse, covering demand for virtual land, immersive experiences, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, sustainability and more.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Blockchain As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of the blockchain, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about blockchain.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Developments in Immersive Technology and Virtual Concerts As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering AR and VR headsets (immersive tech), virtual concerts and more.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | March 25, 2022 Register for Free Access Preview: Shoptalk 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup Competition Coresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the three panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Shoptalk 2022.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 23, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Niftmint Enables Brands To Create NFTs, Connecting Commerce and Blockchain As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Niftmint, a retail-technology company operating at the intersection of commerce and blockchain technology through NFTs (non-fungible tokens).Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 21, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTs The first report in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series explores the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 16, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, March 2022: Emerging Creators and the Metaverse Are Reshaping the Livestreaming Landscape As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the rise of independent content creators, the rollout of regular livestream schedules, and brands’ efforts to capture live commerce opportunities in the metaverse. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 14, 2022 Premium Playbook: Strategies for Retailers To Monetize the Metaverse In this Playbook, we present four key strategies for retailers to to begin capitalizing on the benefits of metaverse-related technologies. We discuss notable recent examples of each strategy as well as key considerations and potential use cases. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 14, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Layer 2 Solutions, NFT Collections, Community Experiences As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and three notable trends in the metaverse space—covering Layer 2 solutions, NFT collections and community experiences.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 10, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Sourcing: Greening Supply Chains Is More Critical Now Than Ever Before We examine opportunities for greening in the retail supply chain, through the lens of Coresight Research’s proprietary environmental sustainability framework, EnCORE. We explore the challenges retailers could face in improving sustainability in sourcing and how they can resolve them.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 7, 2022 Premium The Virtual Land Grab: Three Key Platforms in the Retail Metaverse We explore the virtual land-grabbing craze across the Decentraland, The Sandbox and Bloktopia metaverse platforms. We cover blockchain, NFT (non-fungible token) and cryptocurrency technologies, and discuss recent developments by, and opportunities for, businesses, brands and retailers.Read More