Insight Report | February 6, 2023 Premium Roblox and Fortnite: Bridges to the Metaverse for Fashion BrandsEstablished pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite have loyal and active user bases, and they are setting the stage and user trends for the developing metaverse. We present an overview of the two platforms and explore how they are helping fashion brands launch in the virtual world. Read More
Insight Report | January 30, 2023 Premium Metaverse Pioneers: Learnings for Fashion Brands from the Web 3.0 Strategies of Adidas and NIKEAs part of our new Metaverse Pioneers series, we delve into the Web 3.0 strategies of Adidas and NIKE to identify learnings for other fashion brands looking to enter the virtual world. We discuss initiatives across gamification, community and creativity. Read More
Deep Dive | January 26, 2023 Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 2: Service Bots Automate and Upgrade the In-Store ExperienceWe explore three applications of robotics in physical retail: store presentation, inventory operations and customer interaction. This is the second report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series. Read More
Deep Dive | January 25, 2023 Premium The Future of AI in Retail: What Technology Could Make Possible by 2030As part of our “Future of…” series, we explore the adoption and application of AI (artificial intelligence) in retail, including our estimates for market growth and the implications for store operations, warehouse activity and the customer experience through 2030. Read More
Event Coverage | January 18, 2023 Free Report CES 2023: Metaverse Highlights—Exploring Key Innovations in Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Immersive TechnologiesCES 2023 had a strong metaverse focus. we present key metaverse-related insights and developments from the event, covering augmented reality (AR), immersive and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Read More