Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 15, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day Three: Data-Driven Solutions, from Supply Chain to Store; Understanding Changed Shopping Patterns NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day three of the event, which focused on the importance of understanding consumers, many of whom have changed their behaviors over the course of the pandemic. The benefits of integrating technology across all retail operations, from supply chain to stores, emerged as another key theme.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 14, 2021 Register for free access CES 2021 Day Three and Wrap-Up: Tech Topics Span the Gamut from Drones to Cloud to Fintech to Contactless Shopping CES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day three of the virtual event, which covered a number of technologies: 5G, robotics, fintech, contactless shopping, cloud computing and AI. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 14, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day Two: Leveraging Technology To Engage Consumers and Empower Employees NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day two of the event, which focused on how retailers can benefit from using data, artificial intelligence and voice commerce to appeal to consumers in the new environment. Sustainability and social responsibility also emerged as key themes.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of Mind NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for free access CES 2021 Day Two: Technology Companies Highlight Efforts To Increase Diversity and Inclusion CES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day two of the virtual event, which focused on initiatives launched, and progress made, by technology companies to benefit society in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as video gaming as a driver of technology. Sustainability, diversity and inclusion also emerged as key themes.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 13, 2021 Innovator Intelligence: Simplifying Online Apparel Shopping with Virtual Try-On Solutions The Covid-19 pandemic has created huge opportunity for retailers in the virtual space due to a widespread consumer shift to e-commerce. However, with increased order volumes, online apparel retailers continue to grapple with the negative impact of returns. We discuss how virtual try-on technologies can help these retailers to reduce returns, and we explore the key trends impacting the virtual try-on market. This free report is sponsored by SeeItFit. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 12, 2021 Register for free access CES 2021 Day One: Home, Health, Wellness and Sustainability Trends Drive Product Launches at First Virtual CES CES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14 and is a virtual event for the first time. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new product announcements by major global consumer-electronics companies, across health and wellness, home cleanliness and entertainment, and more.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 6, 2021 premium RetailTech: HCM Software—Cultivating Retailers’ Core Human Investments Employees, in addition to inventory, are among the most valuable assets that a retailer possesses. HCM (human capital management) software aims to address specific challenges related to staff management that are unique to retail. We discuss these challenges and explore the functionality and leading vendors of HCM software.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 16, 2020 premium 5G Wireless in the Supply Chain: Greater Capacity To Connect Virtually Everything, Everywhere With 5G wireless technology being turned up in the US, stakeholders in supply chains can begin to leverage the capabilities of these leading-edge networks to make their operations smarter and more efficient We discuss how 5G can provide benefits throughout the retail supply chain. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | December 15, 2020 Innovator Intelligence: How Retailers Can Overcome the Data Deficit To Win in the Digital Era If brick-and-mortar retailers had a higher level of understanding of their customers and what they are buying in stores, they could better compete with data-armed e-commerce retailers, while also enhancing the customer experience, building loyalty and offering new payment products and personalized offers. We discuss the evolution of retail data capture, the challenges that a data deficit presents to retailers and the importance and components of a winning data strategy in the digital era.This free report is sponsored by Banyan.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 14, 2020 premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Real Estate We have observed an increasing number of startups focusing on retail real estate to forge new partnerships and help mall operators cope with the pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that we believe have the potential to help mall operators stay relevant amid the Covid-19 crisis and reach their customers in a more efficient way.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | December 11, 2020 Register for free access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event Recap: Five Competing Startups, One $10,000 Grant Winner On December 8, 2020, Deborah Weinswig, Coresight Research CEO and Founder, emceed Retailers United’s second pitch competition, in which five US retail startups competed for a $10,000 grant. We offer insights from the “Help America Stay Open” digital pitch event, providing highlights from the presentations of the five competing startups, as well as from the pitches of the three participating RevTech Ventures-backed companies. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | December 7, 2020 Register for free access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event Preview (Part 2): RevTech Ventures-Backed Companies To Present Their Business Models On December 8, Deborah Weinswig, Coresight Research CEO and Founder, will emcee Retailers United’s second pitch competition, in which five US retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry leaders. In this report, we profile the three RevTech Ventures-backed startups that will present at the competition but will not be competing for the prize. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | December 3, 2020 premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s In Coresight Research’s Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s ebook, we discuss seven major components of technology-empowered supply chains. We explore trends in the advanced technologies that retailers and brands are adopting to optimize each stage of the supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, last mile and CRM. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 2, 2020 premium AI Can Help Retailers To Compete and Thrive This report explores categories in the AI ecosystem, including chips, platforms, applications and users. We discuss examples of AI offerings from select technology companies and innovators, focusing on the areas in which retailers can benefit by leveraging AI tools—including smarter customer engagement, communication, operational efficiency, removing friction and e-commerce.Read More
