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Deep Dive | July 20, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in Global Beauty

Consumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area.

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 | July 12, 2022 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Beauty—Skincare To Lead Online Growth

An increasing number of US beauty purchases have been made online in the past few years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online beauty market and present key market drivers, industry players, innovators and themes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond.

Insight Report | July 11, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: AR in Fashion—MetaBurnett Event Links the Virtual and Physical Worlds

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the rise of augmented reality (AR) technology in fashion.

Insight Report | July 4, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Payments

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail

In our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, we cover long-term trends such as sustainability and more nascent trends including the metaverse and innovations in apparel physical stores.

Insight Report | June 27, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Meta Humans Become Influencers—Storytelling Through Virtual Idols

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the rise of meta humans as influencers.

Deep Dive | June 20, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: M&A in US Retail—Opportunities to Expand Capacity and Redefine Portfolios

This Thank Tank explores mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in US retail, covering the key retail sectors experiencing M&A activity and factors impacting M&A, including drivers and headwinds. We present three strategies for retailers to capitalize on growth trends in M&A.

Deep Dive | June 16, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: Livestreaming E-Commerce Gains Ground in the US

The live shopping landscape is growing more competitive as consumer adoption increases. In this Think Tank, we explore the livestreaming e-commerce market in the US, including its size, market factors and themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | June 15, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: Seizing Social Commerce Opportunities in the US

Social commerce has become a key channel for retail companies to offer a seamless shopping experience. In this Think Tank, we explore the social commerce market in the US, including its development, market factors and trends we are watching.

Insight Report | June 13, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Fashion Set To Boom, As Consumers Are Keen To Show Their Digital Styles and Identities

We analyze opportunities for the fashion industry in the metaverse, covering product sales, marketing and brand building. While the metaverse is still in its infancy, half of the fashion brands and retailers in the Coresight 100 have entered the space.

Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium

6.18 Shopping Festival 2022: Five Trends To Watch

The extended 6.18 shopping festival in China is already well under way, with pre-sales and first sales periods providing a boost to consumer spending. We present five trends to watch during this year’s festival, covering sustainability, the metaverse, omnichannel strategies and more.

Insight Report | June 6, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: The Token Crash—Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Experience Volatility

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the recent price drops of both cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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.

Infographic | June 6, 2022 Free Report

Infographic: The Metaverse in Retail

We explore the benefits to retailers of metaverse retail and Web3 adoption, and present our key findings in this infographic.