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Insight Report | October 8, 2020 Premium

Buy Now, Pay Later: A Growing Trend in Retail

“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL), a service that allows shoppers to break down purchases into monthly installments, has become a popular payment option, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. We explore the growth of the BNPL market, the competitive landscape and the use of such services by US consumers. We also discuss three recent developments by major financial services companies in the BNPL space.

Event Coverage | October 7, 2020

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Nine Brands Approved To Sell on Tmall Global in Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest

Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest provides an opportunity for US brands to pitch their businesses to a panel of industry experts for a chance to sell on Tmall this Singles’ Day. We outline the pitches and the key differentiators of each brand.

Event Coverage | October 5, 2020

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10 Post-Crisis Retail Trends and Actions: Insights from the Dallas-Fort Worth Retailers Association September Meeting

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the Dallas-Fort Worth Retailers Association September Meeting, providing insights into the trends shaping the future of retail. We summarize key takeaways from the presentation, including five post-crisis trends in retail and five actions that retailers can take to drive market share in the new environment, as well expectations for this holiday season.

Event Coverage | October 2, 2020

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Workforce Management Automation in the New Retail Environment, with Andreas Sjölund, Quinyx

On September 22, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Andreas Sjölund, Quinyx Chief Revenue Officer and Cofounder, to discuss how workforce management automation can help retailers manage the new retail landscape. We present key insights from the webinar.

Insight Report | October 1, 2020 Premium

Sustainability at Tapestry: Three Brands United by a Single Vision

We discuss the environmental, social and corporate governance goals of Tapestry, a US-based, multinational, luxury fashion holding company. This report kicks off our new series exploring the commitments of selected major retailers to sustainability, through the lens of Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework.

Insight Report | September 30, 2020 Premium

Consumer Tech Briefing: Foldable Phones from Samsung and Microsoft, Plus Amazon’s Digital Wellness Offering

Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new foldable screen smartphone releases from Microsoft and Samsung, as well as Amazon’s latest move into the health-care space.

Insight Report | September 30, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #5—Technologies That Are Fueling Sales Growth

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss what retailers are doing to optimize sales management and the strategies and technologies that will drive sales growth.

Event Coverage | September 25, 2020 Premium

AI in Retail, with Rogayeh Tabrizi, Theory+Practice

On September 15, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Rogayeh Tabrizi, Theory+Practice CEO and Cofounder, to discuss how retailers can utilize artificial intelligence to improve their retail operations. We present key insights from the webinar.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | September 24, 2020 Premium

US E-Commerce: Post-Crisis Outlook

We explore the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on US e-commerce. We present our trend analysis and insights into the online channel’s development in the second quarter of 2020. We also discuss three post-crisis US e-commerce trends across the themes of digital investment, omnichannel capabilities and drones/autonomous vehicles.

Insight Report | September 23, 2020 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: India

We continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses selected companies in India whose technology solutions can help brands and retailers capitalize on the huge growth potential in the country’s retail market. Our landscape infographic summarizes these companies.

Deep Dive | September 17, 2020 Free Report

The Time for Sustainability in Retail Is Now

Employees, investors and consumers expect sustainability to be addressed at the companies for which they work, in which they invest and by the brands from which they buy. In this free report, sponsored by IBM, we discuss the development of sustainability in retail and present Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework, which is designed to help retailers and brands frame their approach to sustainability.

Event Coverage | September 9, 2020

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Big Data in Brick-and-Mortar Retail, with Michael Brackett, Centricity: Optimizing Inventory Assortment and Product Development

On August 25, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Michael Brackett, CEO and Founder of data analytics provider Centricity, to discuss how data-driven insights can inform more efficient inventory planning and product development. We present key insights from the webinar.

Insight Report | September 9, 2020 Premium

AI in Grocery Retail: Analytical Tools for Supply Chain Management

In our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. Using Coresight Research’s proprietary SCORE framework, this report discusses the value of AI in grocery retail, with a focus on how grocers can leverage AI to improve operational efficiency. We also outline notable grocery retailer collaborations with technology vendors and recent developments in selected supply chain platforms’ funding activities.

Insight Report | September 3, 2020 Premium

Robotics and Retail: New Implementations in Logistics, Delivery and Security

We discuss recent developments in the world of robotics for retail. We provide a market overview—including the primary benefits of robotics, applications and leading players—and explore the use of robotics in warehouse management and retail stores.

Deep Dive | September 1, 2020 Free Report

A New Reality Demands a Networked Product and Supply Chain Platform

Covid-19 has accelerated the velocity of change in retail. We explore how the adoption of a multi-enterprise platform can help retail executives transform their business for this new era across the supply chain. We discuss retailers’ need for supply chain agility and flexibility, the transformation of the digital supply chain and the benefits provided by a multi-enterprise platform.