Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | September 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition On September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 16, 2021 Premium Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply Chains Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings Coresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | September 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES) Guess? Inc. is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company operates stores in approximately 100 countries including China, the UK and the US.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Inflation—Perceptions and Reactions US consumers have noticed increased prices and intend to cut their discretionary spending in response, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes consumers’ perceptions of inflation and provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | September 6, 2021 Register for Free Access NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) NIKE is a US-based manufacturer and retailer of athletic accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company operates in 170 countries. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 6, 2021 Premium Indian Startup Funding in 2021 Already Surpasses 2020 Total, Heralding a Record Year for the Ecosystem The Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing a record year, with funding already surpassing totals levels from 2020 or any year prior. We examine key startups that are attracting funding and analyze the recent performance of startups by sector. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater Diversity We assess the rapidly evolving US online grocery-delivery market, which has been impacted by changing consumer expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss disruptive new players in the fulfillment landscape and the challenges facing retailers.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 3, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer Retreat Consumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 3, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Shows Continued Strong Recovery The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss the continued recovery in consumer spending on apparel in July 2021, as pandemic restrictions ease.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices Surge As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment Opportunity Leveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 18, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Scarcities Loom, Factory Shutdowns Force Supply Reallocation and Foam Shortage Impacts Home Sector As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of labor scarcities, foam shortages and factory shutdowns in Vietnam.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 12, 2021 Premium Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer Expectations Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers. Read More
