Innovator Profile | March 23, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Niftmint Enables Brands To Create NFTs, Connecting Commerce and BlockchainAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Niftmint, a retail-technology company operating at the intersection of commerce and blockchain technology through NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: The Rise of Male CosmeticsMale cosmetics is a growing opportunity for brands and retailers as three new product types are emerging. We analyze the drivers of this new category and provide examples of recent product launches. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and BeyondThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Mavi.io Brings Retail Marketplaces and Quick Commerce to Car DashboardsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Mavi.io, a technology provider that brings a retail marketplace for curated shopping to car dashboards. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022Inclusivity is one of the biggest movements retail today. We explore progress in 2021 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2022, across areas such as adaptive products, gender-free and plus-size offerings, and the diversification of suppliers. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 21, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and RetailersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTsThe first report in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series explores the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2022 Premium January and February 2022 China Retail Sales: Chinese New Year Travel and Olympics Boost Sales; Lockdowns To Impact GrowthWe present monthly data for retail sales in China showing that in January and February year-over-year sales growth accelerated while online sales decelerated. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Changing of the Guard at Marks & Spencer: Reviewing the UK Stalwart’s TurnaroundThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the multiyear strategy of major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) as it announces changes in its leadership. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 19, 2022 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and DemandAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks. Read More
Store Tracker | March 18, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 18, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: EcoCart Offsets Carbon Emissions in E-CommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present EcoCart, a sustainability-focused e-commerce enablement company. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Is Set To See Growth AccelerateThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended February 20, 2022. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 17, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Nautical Commerce Enables Retailers To Launch and Scale Online MarketplacesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Nautical Commerce, a retail-technology company that offers a multi-vendor software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce FulfillmentAs the pandemic-led e-commerce surge continues, brands and retailers must innovate in their online operations to handle inventory management, order fulfillment and returns challenges. We present selected startups globally with innovative e-commerce fulfillment solutions. Read More