May 1, 2025 Insight Report Premium The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryWhich retail companies face high risk from tariffs? We chart and detail the sourcing exposure of selected Coresight 100 retailers and brand owners to various countries, with a focus on nations that are subject to high reciprocal tariff rates.
April 9, 2025 Insight Report Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment.
April 8, 2025 Insight Report Premium 4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in the fourth quarter of 2024.
March 13, 2025 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present RetailReady, whose AI (artificial intelligence) platform helps brands save money by ensuring shipping compliance.
November 11, 2024 Infographic Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment ExpectationsDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery.
October 28, 2024 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2024: The Last Mile—Trends and Challenges as We Enter the Holiday Shopping SeasonWe assess the trends and challenges that we expect to affect last-mile shipping during the 2024 holiday season—defined by Coresight Research as the entire fourth quarter of the year (October–December)—as well as which retailers are likely to benefit from prior last-mile investments.
May 6, 2024 Deep Dive Free Report Rethinking Last-Mile Delivery: Building Customer-Centric Retail ExperiencesWe explore the scale of the last-mile delivery opportunity in the US, diving into the major challenges and gaps, and uncovering what customers seek from last-mile delivery experiences. Gain critical insights into how brands and retailers can create positive, customer-centric delivery experiences that build loyalty and drive profitability.
April 3, 2024 Insight Report Premium Shein’s “Supply Chain as a Service”: Reshaping Retail LogisticsOnline fashion behemoth Shein is extending its small-scale, made-to-order model to third-party brands and designers. Explore the implications of the “supply chain-as-a-service (SCaaS)” initiative in this report.
March 6, 2024 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Portless Streamlines Cross-Border Logistics with Direct Shipping SolutionsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Portless, whose direct shipping solutions simplify cross-border logistics for e-commerce brands.
January 16, 2024 Event Coverage Premium Day Two at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Supply Chains and Sustainability Take Center StageWe present highlights from the second day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering the importance of supply chain transformation, sustainability practices, omnichannel experiences and workforce planning in the evolving retail landscape.
July 13, 2023 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Optimization with Web3: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent RetailHow can Web3 provide more agility and resilience to drive efficiency and profitability in the retail supply chain under today’s evolving industry pressures? We discuss the supply chain challenges currently facing retailers and the benefits of Web3 in tackling them. We also present notable technology providers whose solutions can support companies in creating a connected, intelligent retail supply chain.
July 5, 2023 Insight Report Premium 1Q23 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Further Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q23 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were up down from the year-ago quarter.
May 23, 2023 Event Presentation Premium Web3 and the Supply Chain: Blockchain, Digital Twins and More—Insights Presented at Shoptalk Europe 2023On May 10, 2023, Coresight Research presented at Shoptalk Europe 2023 on the topic of Web3 and the supply chain. In this presentation, we present a new, proprietary framework as well as key insights into blockchain, digital twins and more.
April 28, 2023 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Quiver Expands Fulfillment Capabilities for E-Commerce Retailers, Putting Climate FirstAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present Quiver, a logistics technology provider that enables e-commerce retailers to offer different fulfillment options and track deliveries, inventory flow and climate impact from a central dashboard.
March 21, 2023 Insight Report Premium The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery InnovationAs consumer demand for convenience and speed in the last mile grows, we discuss the innovative delivery initiatives of leading US retailers Target and Walmart—covering drones, sortation centers and more.
