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Event Presentation | November 3, 2021 Premium

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey

Prashant Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Impact Analytics, and Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, analyze the state of AI adoption in retail today and the benefits to brands and retailers of implementing AI technology across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting.

Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Free Report

Nexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54 Optimize Partner-Brand Stores: A Case Study

We present a case study of how international retail fashion chain Factory 54 is resolving in-store merchandising challenges and optimizing store operations for its partner brands by partnering with technology solutions provider Nexite.

Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report

The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey Findings

It is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider.

Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 Free Report

Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?

The Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. This free report is sponsored by strategic consulting and media firm January Digital.

Deep Dive | October 14, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Visibility: Beyond the Control Tower

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how intelligent supply chains go beyond the concept of a simple “control tower” to include the automated analysis and management of emerging issues and tasks for ultimate supply chain visibility.

Deep Dive | October 6, 2021 Free Report

Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost Revenue

Amid a consumer shift to e-commerce, merchants can no longer neglect payment authorization failures. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we discuss how retailers perceive and handle the issue and present recommendations for how they can more effectively deal with payment authorization failures to recoup lost revenue. This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified.

Event Coverage | September 30, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021: Top 10 Highlights

We present 10 highlights from the Groceryshop 2021 conference, which focused on innovation in the CPG, food and grocery sectors. Industry insights cover key themes such as food waste, sustainability, fulfillment strategies, partnerships and more.

Deep Dive | September 27, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in India Retail

Following pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts.

Event Coverage | September 23, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next Year

We present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies.

Event Coverage | September 22, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021 Day Three: Sustainability and the Relentless Pace of Technology Development

We present key insights from day three of Groceryshop, on September 21, 2021. The event’s sessions covered themes as sustainability, ESG, the future of technology development and much more.

Event Coverage | September 21, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021 Day Two: Transformed Consumer Demand for Omnichannel Grocery and Convenience

We present key insights from day two of Groceryshop, on September 20, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions covered themes such as omnichannel retail and the need to offer ever-greater convenience to the consumer.

Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium

Research Preview: Dispelling Five Myths About Food Waste in Grocery

Grocery food waste carries a variety of financial and environmental costs. Coresight Research offers an early look at our research on the implications of food waste in the US grocery sector, dispelling five myths.

Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Premium

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.

Deep 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.

Insight 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.