Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Help Wanted… or Not. Slow Growth in Planned US Retail HiringWe explore the seasonal hiring plans of major retailers and logistics firms in the US, as well as trends in employment and job-opening levels. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Shoplifting and Theft Patterns from Government Data, Anti-Theft Measures and Retailer CommentaryContinuing our monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we analyze recently released administrative data on shoplifting and retail theft in the UK, the US and Australia, and present recent developments and retailer commentary from these regions. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout and Store Closures, the INFORM Consumers Act, US Retailer CommentaryIn this first report in our new monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we discuss the size of the inventory shrink challenge in the US and present developments in theft and related incidents in the US and the UK from the past few months. We also provide commentary on the topic from US retailers’ recent earnings calls. This report covers the INFORM Consumers Act, Target’s store closures, Walmart’s self-checkout closures and more. Read More
Insight Report | October 11, 2023 Premium Data Dive: US Return to Office—Three Retail-Relevant Trends You Don’t Already KnowWe identify the impacts of the state of return to office (RTO) on retail in the US, identifying three key RTO trends that are generally left out of popular narratives. Read More
Deep Dive | August 23, 2023 Free Report Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper ProfilesCoresight Research and VASS explore the benefits of customer data platforms (CDPs) in creating complete shopper profiles from extensive data trails. We discuss how companies can connect with their huge unknown customer base. Read More
Event Coverage | August 10, 2023 Premium Oracle Retail Cross Talk 2023: Retail Platform Is Extended Further, Gets Wheels from Uber IntegrationWe present key insights from Oracle Retail Cross Talk 2023, covering the company’s recent developments in AI, its integration with Uber, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium Innovator Matrix: Workforce ManagementAs part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking. Read More
Deep Dive | June 20, 2023 Free Report How Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance SustainabilityWhy should retail companies share data and collaborate? In this free report, Coresight Research and SKYPAD explore how brands, retailers and suppliers can accelerate and improve decision-making processes, expand margins and revenues, improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, and enhance sustainability. Read More
Event Presentation | June 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and Loss-Prevention Methods—PresentationLoss-prevention events are becoming more frequent, impacting retailers’ profitability. How are retail companies tackling security challenges? We consider the factors causing retail shrink and the rise of ORC (organized retail crime), with examples from notable retail companies. We also discuss retail investment in loss-prevention technology, including RFID and video surveillance. Read More
Research Digest | June 16, 2023 Premium Insights Video: Retail Shrink and Loss-Prevention MethodsLoss-prevention events are becoming more frequent, impacting retailers’ profitability. How are retail companies tackling security challenges? We present key insights on loss prevention and enabling technologies, including RFID and video surveillance Read More
Analyst Corner | June 11, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Deploying Tech for Leading-Edge Loss Prevention in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the need for, and availability of, loss-prevention technologies in retail. Read More
Event Presentation | June 8, 2023 Premium Is the Future of Security Locked in Technology?: Insights Presented at NRF Protect 2023Coresight Research presented at NRF Protect 2023 on technologies for loss prevention. In this presentation, we provide insights into the security technology landscape, including RFID tags, computer vision, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and prescriptive analytics. Read More
Deep Dive | June 7, 2023 Free Report RetailTech: Leading-Edge Loss Prevention—Tackling Theft and Fraud Through RFID, Video Surveillance and MoreRetail theft is on the rise, and it is time for companies to take action to minimize losses and protect their bottom lines. We explore the applications and benefits of current and future technologies that are driving leading-edge loss prevention in retail, including RFID, video surveillance, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and more. Read More
Event Coverage | May 2, 2023 Free Report Your Strategic Guide to Shoptalk Europe 2023: Our Pick of the AgendaWe offer a guide for Shoptalk Europe attendees of notable sessions across the major themes of this year’s event: shopper engagement, emerging channels and business models, store experience, technology and organizational changes. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | March 23, 2023 Premium MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse 2023: Retailers Leverage Localization, Web3, AI and Audio To Engage with Consumers in ChinaWe offer key insights from MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse 2023, discussing what retail companies are doing to succeed and expand in the China market. The event explored strategies around localization, Web3, AI and more. Read More
