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Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience

Convenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization

Mass customization enables brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features while maintaining costs closer to those of mass-produced goods. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization.

Insight Report | July 20, 2022 Free Report

Living Up to the Hype: How Digital Media Platforms Can Close the Loop Between Content, Culture and Commerce

Hypebeast, an online lifestyle destination for contemporary fashion and streetwear, is positioning itself to play a major role in defining the culture of the Web 3.0 generation. We explore the company’s new media business model in this free Custom Report, sponsored by Hypebeast.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2022 Free Report

Shifting Payment Infrastructure—The Path to Frictionless Checkout and Decentralized Commerce

As more consumers experiment with new shopping channels and alternative payment methods (APMs), retailers need to develop their existing payment infrastructure to deliver a satisfying digital consumer experience. In this report, published in collaboration with Bolt, we cover the key points of the shifting payment infrastructure in retail.

Deep Dive | June 23, 2022 Free Report

Discovering Hidden Treasure in Your Supply Chain Data

We analyze the supply chain challenges that fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers and suppliers are currently facing and how data sharing and supply chain management solutions can solve these challenges and provide revenue-generating opportunities. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2022 Free Report

Unboxed: The $258 Billion US Corporate Gifting Opportunity

We explore the flurry of opportunities in the US corporate gifting market, leveraging findings from our recent surveys of corporate gift givers to assess changes in the market over the past year (including the impacts of the pandemic) and evaluate the future outlook of the corporate gifting market. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Deep Dive | June 6, 2022 Free Report

The Metaverse in Retail: Taking Brand Recognition, Engagement and Loyalty to a New Level

We explore the technologies that drive the metaverse and Web3, and their benefits for retailers—including brand recognition, engagement and loyalty. We profile blockchain platform Tezos and present notable examples of brands that are exploring the frontier of the metaverse today.

Deep Dive | May 27, 2022 Premium

Retail Innovators: CPG Sustainability Innovations

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies—by Humankind, Calyxia, Med-X, MyForestFoods and waterdrop—are disrupting various categories of the CPG market.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2022

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The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To Watch

We analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.

Deep Dive | May 18, 2022

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The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling Growth

To combat supply chain challenges and reduce overhead costs, many apparel brands and retailers are turning to on-demand manufacturing, either through in-house capabilities or partnerships. We analyze findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers to identify five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry—covering sustainability, advanced technologies and more.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report

Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings

We explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report

The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are Responding

After two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Free Report

Headless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce Infrastructure

Mid-size retailers increasingly need to integrate external resources in order to lower operational costs for their software-as-a-service technology, infrastructure and teams. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions, considering challenges and desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure. This free report is sponsored by Nogin.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report

Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and Privacy

Brands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru.

Infographic | March 28, 2022

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US Retailer Video Analytics Survey—Infographic

Coresight Research and Sensormatic explore the use of in-store video analytics, AI and computer vision in US retail. We present our key findings in a free infographic.