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Deep Dive | April 1, 2024 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Generative AI Infrastructure

The ability of GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) to create content and find relationships among data is enabled by multiple layers of infrastructure. Various tools and services are available for companies to maximize the potential of GenAI to gain a competitive advantage. We discuss key trends in GenAI infrastructure and present selected technology providers globally, with innovative solutions spanning model development, cloud services, AI chips and more.

Analyst Corner | March 31, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Profit Potential for Preloved Products? A View of the US Fashion Resale Market with Sunny Zheng

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Sunny Zheng, Analyst, presents her take on the US fashion resale market, which has evolved from a single-billion-dollar market in 2008 to a $30+ billion market in 2023.

Infographic | March 29, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Retail Focus

From retailers’ perspectives on pricing and promotion to consumer gifting preferences and projected US retail sales growth, discover the key data points we are watching in week 13 of 2024.

Store Tracker | March 29, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 13: Five Below Announces US Store Expansion Plans

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Five Below and Screwfix, among others.

Insight Report | March 28, 2024 Premium

March 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Growth To Remain in Mid-Single-Digit Range Amid Rising Consumer Sentiment

The monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of March 26, 2024.

Deep Dive | March 28, 2024 Premium

Seasonal Shopping, 2Q24—Expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the second quarter of this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping series analyses consumer expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We also look ahead to the 2024 holiday season.

Deep Dive | March 27, 2024 Free Report

The State of In-Store Retailing: Opportunities To Redefine Operations

Understand the state of in-store retailing and dive into critical opportunities to redefine store operations with this comprehensive research report. From out-of-stocks to pricing issues, we uncover the challenges that lie between retailers and optimal store efficiency, and explore the transformative potential of store intelligence technologies to enhance efficiency, agility and innovation.

Deep Dive | March 26, 2024 Premium

Surprising Declines in Consumer Activity: US Consumer Survey Insights

We assess the prospects for a smooth transition into springtime with consumers getting out of the home more. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | March 25, 2024

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Research Preview: Retail-Tech Landscape—Generative AI Infrastructure

Take an early look at our forthcoming Retail-Tech Landscape of selected technology companies that provide generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, infrastructure. Dive into key trends and uncover the key categories of the market. Look out for the full report to discover the featured companies!

Analyst Corner | March 24, 2024

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Analyst Corner: The Cyclical vs. the Structural in UK DIY Retail, with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, presents our outlook on the UK DIY retail sector.

Infographic | March 22, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

From Zalando’s European expansion plans to US food retailers’ unit sales growth and lessons to learn from Temu, discover the key data points we are watching in week 12 of 2024.

Store Tracker | March 22, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 12: Burlington Stores To Open 140 US Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Burlington Stores and Asda, among others.

Event Coverage | March 21, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Day Four: Innovation for Innovation’s Sake?

We present insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering innovation implementation, shoppable video, the role of the physical store in the future of retail, retail media and more.

Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium

Zalando Strategy Update 2024: Now Targeting 15% of Europe’s Fashion Market

We present insights from online fashion giant Zalando’s strategy update in March 2024. What are the company’s B2C and B2B strategies and 2028 targets? Read highlights from its management presentations to find out, and discover our take on the positioning of Zalando in Europe’s fashion market.

Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium

Data Dive: When Will US Grocery Unit Growth Turn Positive?

US grocery retailing has seen unit volume sales decline almost continuously, year over year, since early 2021. In this Data Dive, we review recent data and commentary on grocery CPG unit volume sales and provide our expectations on when we are likely to see an inflection point in growth.