Deep Dive | July 16, 2019 Premium How “New Retail” Is Changing Eight Retail and Consumer Sectors in ChinaNew Retail is blurring the online and offline commerce in China. We review recent developments in New Retail in eight retail and consumer sectors: e-commerce; consumer electronics; fashion; fast-moving consumer goods and supermarkets; cosmetics and beauty; furniture and home improvement; department stores; and, local services. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Oreo Launches New Flavors Inspired by Forbidden City; Tmall Gives Retailers New Tools to Innovate StorefrontsOreo teamed up with Forbidden City to create a new line of featuring traditional Chinese aesthetics. Tmall has given retailers new tools to redesign storefronts to boost store traffic. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2019 Premium The Internet of Things in RetailThe Internet of Things improves retail operations and shopping experiences and is likely to play an increasingly important role in retail as the technology improves and becomes more efficient. Read More
Event Coverage | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access AAFA Fighting the Fakes: Insights from Hudson Yards, New YorkThe Coresight Research team participated in the AAFA’s Brand Protection Seminar at the iconic Tapestry headquarters in New York’s recently opened Hudson Yards on July 11. This report present Coresight’s key insights from the event. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: 3D Design Brings Speed and Customization to the Supply Chain3D design technology helps retailers better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. The technology is already helping many companies in fashion and furniture create new product designs more quickly and with higher precision. Read More
Flash Report | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Google to Acquire Enterprise Cloud-Storage Company ElastifileOn July 9, 2019, Google announced an agreement to acquire enterprise file-storage provider Elastifile for an undisclosed figure via a blog post. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2019 Premium RetailTech: Supply-Chain SoftwareManaging and optimizing the supply chain represents the center of a retailer, coordinating business planning and the production and distribution of goods throughout the enterprise. Read More
Flash Report | July 10, 2019 Register for Free Access Cisco to Acquire Acacia Communications for $2.6 Billion in CashOn July 9, 2019, Cisco announced an agreement to acquire optical-networking equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications for a $2.6 billion in cash, net of cash and marketable securities. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Virtual Assistants Bring Speed and Save Costs in the Supply ChainIVAs can improve supply chain operations by cutting labor costs and enabling faster and more accurate service delivery, ultimately leading to better customer experiences. Companies such as Alibaba and Aramex have been employing IVAs to improve supply chain efficiency. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2019 Premium BOPIS: US Retailers Looking for Omnichannel ExcellenceIn this report, we explain the buy online and pick up in store (BOPIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing. Read More
Flash Report | July 3, 2019 Register for Free Access NCR Acquires Online and Mobile Banking Technology Provider D3On July 2, 2019, NCR announced the acquisition of D3 Technology, Inc., a leading provider of online and mobile banking for the Large Financial Institution (LFI) market, for an undisclosed figure. Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2019 Premium Reviewing Grocery Tech Innovations from Walmart and KrogerThe digitalization of grocery retailing is about much more than e-commerce. In the US, Walmart and Kroger are leading the charge in digital adoption across the grocery supply chain. In this report, we review a number of grocery tech innovations from these two retailers. Read More
Flash Report | June 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Facebook Announces its New Digital Cryptocurrency: the LibraOn June 18, 2019 Facebook a new subsidiary named Calibra, whose first project is a digital wallet for a new global currency called Libra that is powered by blockchain technology but backed by real assets. Read More
Event Coverage | June 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Notes from Salesforce Connections 19: Enhancements to Customer 360 Platform to Help Retailers Personalize the Customer ExperienceThe Salesforce Connections 19 conference focused on enhancements to the company’s Customer 360 platform, which aims to create platforms and tools to connect customers and other stakeholders in a new way, creating human connections for great experiences. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) 4Q19 Results: Exits the Year on a High Note, Strong Fusion Growth, Solid Full-Year GuidanceOracle reported fiscal 4Q19 results that beat consensus estimates and possesses several growth drivers to grow earnings faster than revenues in fiscal 2020. Read More