March 20, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Luxury ShoppersThis 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.
March 20, 2023 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and AutomationRobotics 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.
March 19, 2023 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Talking about Shoptalk 2023This 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.
March 17, 2023 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Hark Transforms Customer Service with an AI-Powered SolutionAs 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.
March 17, 2023 Insight Report Premium Data Dive: How Many Grocery-Store SKUs Are KVIs?Food-price inflation remains highly elevated in the US. In this Data Dive, we consider new Coresight Research data on how many grocery store products US consumers claim to know the prices of in advance of shopping.
March 17, 2023 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 11: UK Closures Up 44%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from American Eagle Outfitters, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Guess?, Gap Inc. and Ulta Beauty, among others.
March 16, 2023 Event Coverage Premium 3DLOOK, Clientricity and Trove Talk AI in Fashion Retail with Coresight ResearchAt the “AI in Fashion Retail” event, hosted by 3DLOOK and Shopify, Coresight Research participated in a panel discussing the impact of AI on fashion retail. Our insights span recommerce, sustainability, customer experience and personalization.
March 16, 2023 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Factored Quality Streamlines Quality Control Across Global Supply ChainsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Factored Quality, a platform for streamlining quality control processes across brands’ global supply chains.
March 16, 2023 Event Coverage Premium TrailblazerDX 2023: Keynote Address—Salesforce Jumps on the Generative AI Bandwagon with Einstein GPTSalesforce announced its new Einstein GPT generative AI technology at its TrailblazerDX developer conference in March 2023. We discuss this announcement and related developments.
March 16, 2023 Insight Report Premium February 2023 US Retail Sales: Total Sales See Second Month of Strong ExpansionIn February 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.
March 15, 2023 Insight Report Premium Walmart To Expand Its Health Footprint, Plans To Nearly Double Its Healthcare Centers by 2025Walmart Health plans to expand into two more US states and open 28 new Walmart Health centers in 2024, bringing its US total to over 75 centers. We dive into where the company will expand, what the new centers will offer and what other retailers are doing in the healthcare segment.
March 15, 2023 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next?Launching our new, in-depth, data-rich Market Navigator series, we present a definitive guide on US apparel and footwear retailing. We explore market growth factors, the competitive landscape, consumer survey analysis, themes we are watching, retail innovators in the space, and more.
March 15, 2023 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Frate Reduces the Impacts of Retail Returns on Profitability and the EnvironmentAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Frate, a returns management software provider that aims to reduce the impacts of returns on profitability and the environment.
March 15, 2023 Deep Dive Premium February 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Affordability Remains Depressed Versus a Year AgoWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show depressed housing affordability versus a year ago.
March 14, 2023 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Wink Provides Seamless Payment Experiences Leveraging BiometricsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Wink, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) biometric identity and payments platform.
