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How are US consumers shopping on social media? This infographic presents highlights from our latest annual social commerce survey, analyzing how shoppers engage with social media platforms and the trends shaping the future of social commerce.

We provide valuable insights for brands and retailers to gain a competitive edge in developing and enhancing their social commerce strategies.

In this infographic, we focus on opportunities in three areas:

  • Video-based platforms
  • Influencers
  • Trust

Data in this infographic, based on proprietary survey findings, include:

  • Use of social media in the shopping process—platforms used, reasons for shopping on social media, and more
  • Tapping the power of influencers/celebrities—reasons for following influencers and the impact of influencers on shopping behaviors

Companies mentioned in this report include: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube

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  • Read the full report for our complete survey analysis of consumer trends across product categories, social media platforms and consumer demographics.
  • All Coresight Research coverage of digital commerce
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How popular is social commerce in the US, and how are consumers shopping on social media?

Our latest annual social commerce survey analyzes consumer trends across product categories, social media platforms and consumer demographics. We provide valuable insights for brands and retailers to gain a competitive edge in developing and enhancing their social commerce strategies.

Data in this research report, based on proprietary survey findings, include:

  • Use of social media in the shopping process—social platforms used, purchase frequency, reasons for shopping on social media, prevalence of and reasoning behind abandoning purchases, and more
  • Tapping the power of influencers/celebrities—types of influencers that consumers follow, their reasons for doing so, and the impact of influencers on shopping behaviors

Companies mentioned in this report include: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube

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We discuss international home and home-improvement retailers operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), drawing on data from Statista and the UN and the Coresight Research team’s interviews with retail executives and customers in the UAE.

Data in this research report Include:

  • UAE home and home-improvement market size and year-over-year growth, 2018–2027E
  • UAE population size, population density and age demographics
  • Coresight Research interviews with retail executives and customers in the UAE

Companies mentioned in this research report are: Ace Hardware, Ashley Furniture HomeStore, IKEA, La-Z-Boy and Williams-Sonoma

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China is racing against the US to become a prominent global leader in AI (artificial intelligence), with Chinese tech giants launching their own generative AI chatbots to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

We present five things brands and retailers should know about China’s generative AI market, covering the latest technology developments, details of major chatbots and the business benefits and risks of generative AI.

Data in this report include:

  • New, proprietary estimates and projections for global generative AI software revenues, 2022–2027E
  • Timeline of generative AI chatbot launches in China

Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com, OpenAI, SenseTime

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The Coresight Research team attended the Manhattan Momentum 2023 conference in Phoenix, Arizona, during May 22–25, hosted by software solutions provider Manhattan Associates.

Catch up on the highlights from the event with our report, which covers developments from Manhattan Associates on RFID (radio-frequency identification), new software architecture, generative AI, Google integration and more.

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With professionals’ return to the office, consumers’ growing emphasis on active lifestyles and technological advancements driving watch purchases in the US, we examine the size and trajectory of the US watch market, examining both the smartwatch and traditional watch categories in detail. Additionally, we cover major factors impacting the market, the competitive landscapes and themes we are watching in the space in 2023 and beyond.

Data in this research report include:

  • US consumer spending on watches for 2018–2027E
  • Year-over-year sales growth, both overall and by category, for the US watch market for 2018–2027E
  • Year-over-year changes in the consumer price index of watches for April 2022–April 2023
  • Proprietary survey data on dollar amount spent per watch bought, watch brands shopped, important watch features and more
  • Number of high-net-worth individuals by country

Companies mentioned in this report include: Casio, Kering, LVMH, Richemont, Rolex, Tapestry and Timex

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With recent attention shifting to generative AI (artificial intelligence) and the emergence of the “crypto winter,” are we seeing the demise of the metaverse?

We explore recent metaverse-related developments—both positive and unfavorable—that paint a picture of the current state and long-term potential of the metaverse. We lay out what brands, retailers and solution providers need to know to drive success in the virtual world.

Data in this report include:

  • Proprietary survey data: how US consumers are using the metaverse
  • Coresight Research estimates for the size and growth of global retail sales in the metaverse and virtual stores, 2022–2030E

Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, Coca-Cola, Deemos Technologies, Disney, Meta, Microsoft, Nestlé Cereals, Shiseido

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The US metaverse fashion market is set for huge growth from 2023, but what challenges do brands and retailers need to tackle to see success? This research report explores the state of the market and provides retail companies with essential insights into the positive and negative impacts on profitability of operating in the metaverse.

We dive into the market’s size and trajectory, growth drivers, leading players, recent developments and key challenges. We also analyze proprietary survey data to assess US consumer awareness of, and engagement in, metaverse fashion.

Data in this research report include:

  • US metaverse fashion market size, 2022–2027E
  • Proprietary Coresight Research survey data—US consumers’ awareness of metaverse fashion, categories and brands shopped, and amount shoppers would be willing to spend on a metaverse fashion item
  • NFT revenue of top five fashion companies in the space

Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Alo Yoga, Bloomingdale’s, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Levi’s, NIKE, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co.

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The Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on June 5, 2023.

Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings and four-week changes for:

  • Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Amazon’s food and nonfood retail penetration, by state
  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart

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In today’s evolving beauty industry, businesses must stay ahead of the curve and tap into emerging market segments. There is immense potential to capitalize on the current inclusivity zeitgeist and cater to previously underserved consumers.

On June 7, 2023, Coresight Research presented at the first annual Inside Beauty Forum, hosted by Drug Store News, on inclusivity in beauty.

In this presentation, we delve into five under-explored market segments: ethnic and multi-ethnic, Gen Z, women aged 50+, male beauty and adaptive beauty.

Data in this presentation include:

  • US beauty retail market size and growth, 2017–2027E
  • Trends in the US population (age, race)
  • Coresight Research proprietary survey data on US beauty shoppers’ recent spending and shopping habits and preferences

Companies mentioned in this presentation include: Apple, Lululemon, Nordstrom, Target, Walgreens

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The 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. With sales periods for the event now well under way on major e-commerce platforms, we consider the challenges for e-commerce players this year and present our expectations for the event.

We also look at early performance data and discuss key trends to watch, from discounting to the popularity of domestic brands. 

Data in this report include:

  • Estimated GMV generated by e-commerce platforms during the 6.18 shopping festival 2022
  • Key dates and discounts for the 2023 festival across selected major e-commerce platforms
  • Early performance data, with a focus on the luxury sector
  • Discounting campaigns by selected e-commerce platforms

Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba (Taobao/Tmall), Douyin, JD.com, Kuaishou

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With emphasis on sustainability in retail increasing, which technologies can retailers use to meet their environmental goals through the supply chain and gain a competitive edge? We explore five sustainability-enhancing technologies through the lens of the Coresight Research EnCORE framework, including environmental impact management platforms, clean-energy delivery vehicles and blockchain.

This report is part of our ongoing RetailTech report series, which provides continued coverage of major technologies in retail.

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Canoo, Google Cloud, IBM, IN BOLD PRINT., Microsoft, Nuro, SmarterX

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The Coresight Research weekly China Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this research report, we present findings from our survey conducted on May 29, 2023.

Data in this research report are:

  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and one-and four-week PPT changes
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months
  • A timeline of selected Covid-19 policy changes in China

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Each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out.

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the need for, and availability of, loss-prevention technologies in retail.

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Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies.

Data in this research report include:

  • 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2022 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2023 major US store closures and openings
  • 2023 major UK store closures and openings

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Dollar General and Poundland

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Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2023 year to date, filterable by sector and year—now including retailer-level data.

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