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Deep Dive | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Product Information Management—Creating a Single Source of Truth in Omnichannel Retail

Product information management (PIM) acts as a single source of truth for gathering, enriching and managing a company’s product data. We discuss the benefits of PIM for brands and retailers and explore five key trends in its evolution. This free report is sponsored by Digital Wave Technology.

Insight Report | September 13, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Promio.io Streamlines Sales Communications Between CPG Brands and Retailers

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Promio.io, developer of a sales communication app for consumer brands and retailers.

Innovator Profile | September 11, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Brandcrush Unlocks Retail Media Potential for Businesses Globally

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Brandcrush, developer of an omnichannel retail media platform aimed at unlocking the media potential of businesses worldwide.

Innovator Profile | September 10, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Shelfleet Enables Online Brands To Expand into the Physical Retail Channel

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Shelfleet, an online platform that has developed a shelf and wall rental program to connect independent brands to local retailers.

Innovator Profile | September 9, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Nomitri Enhances In-Store Self-Checkout with AI-Powered Software

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Nomitri, developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual perception software for item tracking and self-checkout.

Deep Dive | September 8, 2022 Free Report

Capitalizing on Livestream Shopping Opportunities: North America and Europe Retail Executive Survey Findings

We explore the opportunities presented by live shopping (livestreaming e-commerce), analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of retail companies across North America and Western Europe. This free report is sponsored by Bambuser.

Insight Report | August 24, 2022

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Instant Commerce: Quantifying the Long-Term Opportunity in Rapid Delivery

Instant commerce (also known as instant needs) fills a gap in the market by providing rapid delivery. We explore the market potential in the US and globally for instant commerce platforms over the next five years. This free report is sponsored by Gopuff.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022

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How US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail

We present the best path forward for mall operators, discuss the current state of US malls and shopping centers, and explore key shopper trends in the US. This free report is sponsored by Adeptmind.

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.