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Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata Enrichment

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Selectika, whose tech solution for intelligent metadata enrichment is transforming product discovery in fashion e-commerce.

Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025 Premium

Innovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present PlayAbly, whose AI-powered shoppable games drive consumer engagement and conversion for brands.

Insight Report | March 10, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store Growth

In partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of late February 2025, covering the food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare categories.

Insight Report | February 10, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025

In partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of late January 2025, covering food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare.

Insight Report | January 16, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024

The Coresight Research and Circana 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 & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended December 29, 2024.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 3, 2025 Premium

Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions

Our annual report on the China retail market—part of our Retail 2025 series of outlook reports—details six predictions around trends that Coresight Research expects to transform retail in the country throughout 2025. From the impact of government stimulus packages to the “pingti” trend and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), discover the key trends of the China retail market.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 23, 2024 Premium

Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions

We present six predictions for the retail market in India around key trends in 2025. From quick commerce to GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), discover the trends you need to stay on top of in Indian commerce.

Insight Report | December 18, 2024 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Leads November’s E-Commerce Slowdown

The Coresight Research and Circana 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 & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended December 1, 2024.

Insight Report | December 5, 2024 Premium

Amazon Haul: The E-Commerce Giant Takes On Its Cross-Border Competitors

Amazon has announced the launch of a new digital storefront, Amazon Haul, which offers all its products for $20 or less. We examine the target audience for Amazon Haul, its impact on the main Amazon site and its key advantages over cross-border competitors, such as Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop.

Insight Report | November 20, 2024 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG Growth Disappoints as In-Store Sales Slow

The Coresight Research and Circana 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 & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended November 3, 2024.

Insight Report | October 23, 2024 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Drive Total CPG Growth Acceleration

In partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of early October 2024, covering food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare.

Deep Dive | October 9, 2024 Databank Members

Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey Insights

How popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Analyst Corner | September 29, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Three Key Themes Transforming the US Retail Landscape with Anand Kumar

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes currently transforming the US retail and e-commerce market.

Infographic | September 27, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key data points we are watching in week 39 of 2024, spanning home-furnishing shopping trends, online beauty sales and L’Oreal’s patents.

Insight Report | September 24, 2024 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Post-Spike Lull for CPG E-Commerce as Beauty Declines Again

In partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of early September 2024, covering food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare.