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Analyst Corner | May 5, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Affiliate Advertising, with John Harmon: Another Channel for Brands and Retailers To Reach Consumers

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Associate Director of Technology Research, discusses the surge in affiliate advertising through product recommendations and how brands and retailers can distinguish themselves from the flood of AI (artificial intelligence)-generated content.

Analyst Corner | April 28, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Building Future-Proof Pricing Strategies, with Manik Bhatia

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the complexities of retail pricing and the opportunity for AI (artificial intelligence) integration, leveraging proprietary survey findings.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2024 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Demand Forecasting

The need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today. Catch up on demand-forecasting trends for retail and discover key technology solution providers in this field.

Insight Report | April 18, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Is Self-Checkout on the Way Out? US Retailers Scale Back To Fight Theft

Continuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US and the UK. We discuss recent legislative changes, retailer announcements and news about loss-prevention technologies. Plus, discover insights on the scaling back of self-checkout from retailer earnings calls.

Insight Report | April 2, 2024 Premium

Five Ways To Win in the China Market: Opportunities for Western Brands and Retailers—China Retail Insights

Why does China present huge opportunity for Western retailers, and how can they win in the China retail market? We discuss some of the key drivers and trends shaping China’s retail landscape, and present strategies for Western brands and retailers to achieve success in this market.

Insight Report | March 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Legislative Momentum Grows and New Tech Solutions Emerge To Tackle Theft

Continuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US and the UK. We discuss recent legislative changes and proposals, reported metrics on the prevalence of retail crime, and news about loss-prevention technologies. Plus, discover US consumer attitudes to theft and prevention measures in retail, as well as recent retailer commentary on shrink.

Event Coverage | March 11, 2024 Free Report

Essential Guide to Shoptalk 2024: Strategies and Opportunities Across Five Retail Themes

Plan your time at Shoptalk 2024 with this free, essential guide to key sessions across five retail themes, from AI (artificial intelligence) to unified retail experiences. Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024.

Innovator Profile | March 7, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Two Boxes Enables Efficient, Intelligent and Environmentally Friendly Returns Management

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Two Boxes, which is streamlining retail returns operations through strategic partnerships with third-party logistics providers, with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Innovator Profile | March 5, 2024

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Innovator Profile: MadeMeBuyIt Simplifies Procurement Through a Centralized B2B Marketplace

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present MadeMeBuyIt, whose centralized B2B (business-to-business) marketplace is streamlining the procurement journey for retailers, including onboarding processes, payments and shipments.

Innovator Profile | March 4, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Hue Promotes Diversity in E-Commerce Marketing via Shoppable Video

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Hue, whose shoppable-video solution promotes diversity in e-commerce marketing.

Deep Dive | February 22, 2024 Free Report

Precision Pricing in Retail: AI-Driven Pricing Decisions for 2024 and Beyond

In partnership with RELEX, we explore challenges in price setting and discuss how retailers can take a stable and robust approach to pricing, providing a blueprint for retailers to win customers and sales with effective pricing strategies.

Insight Report | February 15, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout Challenges and a Rise in Shoplifting Offenses

Continuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US, the UK and the Netherlands. We discuss a rise in shoplifting offenses, a new task force to combat theft, and more.

Insight Report | January 25, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Cart-Based Loss Is on the Rise; New Tech Solutions Seek To Address Retail Theft

Continuing our monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we present recent developments from the UK and the US as well as news about loss-prevention technologies. We also provide commentary on the topic from the recent earnings calls of selected retailers in North America.

Event Coverage | January 17, 2024 Premium

Day Three at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Lessons from Macy’s, Shein, Temu and More

We present highlights from the third and final day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering lessons learned from Shein and Temu, the ways in which retailers can address issues and add value to their businesses simultaneously, and insights on personalization and sustainability, among other topics.

Analyst Corner | January 14, 2024

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Previewing NRF 2024—Retail’s Big Show

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reveals six topics in retail that you can’t afford to miss at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, which is taking place in New York this week.