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Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium

What Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall Means for Retail Tech

On March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), citing insufficient solvency and liquidity. We assess the key reasons behind SVB’s collapse and analyze its impacts across industries globally.

Deep Dive | March 22, 2023 Premium

US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand Fades

We explore how dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US will fare after a year of strong demand revival. We present category growth projections, insights into market factors, proprietary survey findings on consumer spending, and more.

Free Data Graphic | March 22, 2023 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in US Drugstore Retailing—CVS Health vs. Walgreens Boots Alliance

We present Three Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in US Drugstore Retailing—CVS Health vs. Walgreens Boots Alliance

Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium

China’s 2023 National People’s Congress: What Retailers Need To Know

We analyze the retail implications of this year’s National People’s Congress, China’s annual legislative meeting, which took place March 5–13, 2023 in Beijing.

Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Nibble Facilitates One-to-One Price Negotiation

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Nibble, an AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot for e-commerce retailers that lets customers negotiate personalized prices on desired products or services.

Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium

January and February 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up as Most Sectors Report Positive Growth

We review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in January and February 2023, year-over-year sales grew by 2.9%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium

The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery Innovation

As consumer demand for convenience and speed in the last mile grows, we discuss the innovative delivery initiatives of leading US retailers Target and Walmart—covering drones, sortation centers and more.

Deep Dive | March 21, 2023 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Rises and Activity Slides

High-income consumers have driven a striking one-week jump in avoidance. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Event Coverage | March 21, 2023 Premium

Microsoft Ability Summit 2023—The Latest Trends in AI and Inclusive Technology

The Microsoft Ability Summit 2023 explored the importance of inclusivity and how to use technology and policy to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities. We present key insights from the event on these topics and more.

Insight Report | March 20, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Drop Facilitates Seamless and Scalable Selling on Social Media

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Drop, a social commerce platform that enables enterprise brands and retailers to engage with and sell products to their social media followers directly through Instagram Direct Message.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Drugstore Retailing: CVS Health vs. Walgreens Boots Alliance

CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance are the top retailers in the US drugstore sector, offering a wide variety of medicines and other products. As part of the Coresight Research Head-to-Head series, we provide analysis of the companies’ revenues, financial performances and key strategies.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Luxury Shoppers

This week, we take a closer look at how consumers in China engage with the luxury sector. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and Automation

Robotics and automation will increasingly play an important role as retailers look to invest in technologies to deal with margin pressures amid inflationary pressure and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We present selected startups globally whose robotics technology solutions support brands and retailers in automating processes across selected categories.

Analyst Corner | March 19, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Talking about Shoptalk 2023

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the Coresight Research team’s activities at the upcoming Shoptalk conference in Las Vegas in late March.

Insight Report | March 17, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Hark Transforms Customer Service with an AI-Powered Solution

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Hark, an AI-powered customer experience platform that enables seamless post-purchase interactions between customers and service teams through the use of video and audio prompts.