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Deep Dive | December 16, 2021 Premium

2022 China E-Commerce Trends: Opportunities Under Pressure

We present our flagship yearly report on Chinese e-commerce trends. China’s highly platformized $2 trillion e-commerce sector is facing increased regulatory pressures, and we see these opening up opportunities for a more diverse online retail channel in 2022.

Deep Dive | December 15, 2021 Premium

2022 Global Retail Trends

We present the key global retail trends for 2022, which Coresight Research expects to be a year of transition for consumers and retailers. Our RESET framework for change provides retailers with a model for using that time to adapt to a new world marked by consumer-centricity.

Deep Dive | December 10, 2021 Premium

Retail Innovators: India E-Commerce—Platforms and Tech Enablers

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss six online platforms and tech enablers that are disrupting India’s e-commerce market—namely, Boonbox, Bulbul, Increff, Jumbotail, Meesho and Pocket Aces.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 8, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China See Strong Growth

In this updated Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, notable retail innovators in the space, and opportunities arising from three key specialty apparel and footwear trends.

Deep Dive | December 8, 2021 Free Report

Headless Commerce: Part 1—The Evolving State of E-Commerce Infrastructure

The commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) space is emerging in the US, offering retailers and brands the ability to spin up a new e-commerce site with speed and quickly customize the back and front ends of the site. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we explore the impact of Covid-19 on e-commerce operations, the evolution of the e-commerce infrastructure landscape and the need for CaaS solutions. This free report is sponsored by Nogin.

Deep Dive | December 7, 2021 Premium

2022 Retail and Technology Outlook—Preparing for a Year of Transition

Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks, sector headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch in retail for 2022.

Deep Dive | December 6, 2021 Free Report

Pathway to Agility in Merchandising: Three Actions That Retailers Must Take in 2022

Retailers face an uphill task of adapting to the new shopper’s changed preferences and shopping habits in the post-Covid era. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the importance of agility in merchandising and present three key actions that retailers must take in 2022 to achieve effective merchandising execution. This free report is sponsored by One Door.

Event Presentation | December 1, 2021 Premium

Agility in Merchandising: Three Actions Retailers Must Take in 2022

Tom Erskine, CEO of One Door, and Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research explore the three most important actions retailers can take to drive real-time insights and centralized communication in their merchandising execution.

Deep Dive | November 30, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization

Mass customization allows brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features of a product—allowing them to be more customer-centric to differentiate their offerings while still keeping costs closer to that of mass-produced products. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization, covering 3D printing, visualization and scanning, and more.

Deep Dive | November 29, 2021 Premium

The Growth of Micro-Fulfillment Technology in US Grocery

We discuss micro-fulfillment center (MFC) technology and cover key drivers, trends and challenges within the US grocery industry.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2021 Free Report

Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?

Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk.

Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Free Report

Unpacking Holiday Gifting: Shoppers’ Plans and Retail Opportunities

E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in gift shopping. We present survey analysis and insights into holiday shoppers’ plans for buying gifts, as well as shoppers’ pain points in digital gift purchasing. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Deep Dive | November 10, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Businesses Sustain Shift Toward Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the key trends to watch in retail, with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing a renewed focus to environmental concerns within the industry. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. We also present Coresight Research’s EnCORE sustainability framework.

Insight Report | November 8, 2021 Premium

3D Design in Apparel and Footwear: Current Adoption, Pain Points and Future Outlook

3D design can help brands, manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear sector to better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. We discuss the state of 3D design in the global apparel and footwear space and provide insights on adoption rate, pain points, key technology players and future developments.

Event Coverage | November 3, 2021

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Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021

Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China.