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Deep Dive | October 3, 2024 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Demand Forecasting—October 2024 Update

The need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today. Catch up on demand-forecasting trends for retail and discover key technology solution providers in this field.

Event Coverage | October 2, 2024 Free Report

Groceryshop 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators Enhancing the Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Operations

We preview the Groceryshop 2024 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, providing details on the event’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

Deep Dive | October 2, 2024 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Demand Forecasting

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 companies in the field of demand forecasting in the US.

Insight Report | September 19, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: California and New York Enact Tough New Anti-Theft Laws

We present the latest developments in retail shrink, which include new anti-theft laws in the US and supermarket security measures in the UK. Plus, discover new solutions and partnerships in the loss-prevention technology space, and dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected US retailers.

Event Coverage | September 18, 2024 Free Report

Strategic Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2024: Six Key Themes Shaping Retail’s Future

Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Fall 2024, a new conference that will explore the latest trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities in the retail industry. Plan your time at Shoptalk Fall 2024 with this essential guide to key sessions across six retail themes, from unified commerce to brand loyalty.

Analyst Corner | September 15, 2024

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Analyst Corner—AI: An Overutilized Phrase; an Underutilized Solution, with Manik Bhatia

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses whether the actual implementation of AI (artificial intelligence) in retail aligns with the technology’s dominance in industry conversation.

Infographic | September 13, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key data points we are watching in week 37 of 2024, spanning electronic shelf labels, omnichannel shopping and retail management, and including proprietary survey data.

Insight Report | September 11, 2024 Premium

RetailTech: Electronic Shelf Labels—A Boon or Burden for Consumers?

Consumers and regulators are concerned about retailers’ use of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) with dynamic pricing to implement surge pricing and gouge already price-weary consumers. Understand the hype around Walmart’s announcement to roll out ESLs, and discover the benefits of the technology for retailers, consumers and the environment.

Deep Dive | September 11, 2024 Free Report

From Omnichannel to Unified Commerce: Elevating Cross-Channel Customer Experiences to the Next Level

Today, consumers wish to seamlessly navigate between online, mobile and in-store channels. Dive into our insights to get a step ahead in retail’s evolution to unified commerce, and understand consumer behavior with our US consumer survey analysis. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Locus.

Deep Dive | September 10, 2024 Free Report

AI and Unified Data: Empowering Next-Generation Product and Shopper Intelligence

How can consumer industries unlock efficiencies with AI and unified data? Discover the next generation of product intelligence with insights on the benefits of modern technology platforms. This free research report is produced in partnership with Digital Wave Technology.

Event Coverage | September 9, 2024 Free Report

Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail

Coresight Research is a research partner of Groceryshop 2024, an annual conference that helps businesses navigate the evolving grocery landscape, exploring the latest business models, advanced technologies and shifting consumer behaviors. Plan your time at Groceryshop 2024 with this essential guide to key sessions across five retail themes, from retail media to unified shopping experiences.

Analyst Corner | September 8, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Electronic Shelf Labels Are Here To Stay, with John Harmon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Associate Director of Technology Research, discusses consumer sensitivity to the notion that electronic shelf labels in grocery stores could be used to implement surge pricing and gouge already price-weary consumers.

Deep Dive | August 29, 2024 Premium

Digital Services and Omnichannel Strategies: Global Learnings in Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing

The digital revolution is significantly transforming the drugstore sector globally, but drugstores and pharmacy retailers continue to face challenges. Building on our Market Navigator on drugstore and pharmacy retailing, we explore the innovative strategies being adopted by leading sector retailers in the US, the UK, Europe, India and China to navigate the dynamic market landscape.

Insight Report | August 26, 2024 Premium

The High-Tech High End: Solutions Elevating Supply Chain and Operations in Luxury Retailing

Building on our Market Navigator on global luxury retailing, we explore transformative technologies shaping the supply chain and other operations. From AI (artificial intelligence) to blockchain to RFID (radio-frequency identification), explore the benefits of innovative solutions for product authentication, loss prevention, inventory management and more.

Insight Report | August 15, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Spotlight on Shoplifting—Theft Rates and Responses in the US and the UK

Continuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we dive into recent developments in shrink from the UK and the US, as well as recent earnings commentary from major retailers in Canada, Europe and the US.