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Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from Roblox

We explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE: DECK) Company Profile

Deckers is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Goleta, California, the company sells products in China, Canada, the US and over 47 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Columbia Sportswear Company (NasdaqGS: COLM) Company Profile

Columbia Sportswear is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel, footwear and outdoor equipment. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company sells its products in Canada, China, the US and over 69 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Crocs (NasdaqGS: CROX) Company Profile

Crocs is a US-based accessories and footwear brand owner and retailer. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company sells its products in Australia, Canada, China, the UK and the US and over 85 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) Company Profile

Carter’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear for babies and young children. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates stores in Canada, Mexico and the US.

Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium

Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply Chain

In the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers.

Store Tracker | December 15, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-Quarter

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies.

Event Coverage | December 15, 2022 Premium

Salesforce Industry Analyst Forum 2022: Slack CEO To Leave Salesforce; Digital HQ Concept Enables Collaboration

We present key insights from Salesforce’s Industry Analyst Forum, a virtual fireside chat with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield that focused on the future of the collaboration tool. We discuss Salesforce’s acquisition of Slack, the impending departure of Butterfield and Slack’s plans to improve productivity through integrations.

Insight Report | December 14, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, December 2022: Live Shopping Takes Black Friday by Storm

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming during Black Friday. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | December 12, 2022 Premium

Retail 2023: 10 Trends in Retail Technology

We present 10 trends in retail technology, covering technologies that brands and retailers can employ to make their businesses more efficient, reduce costs, improve customer experiences and explore new revenue opportunities. We discuss the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, self-checkout, returns management and more.

Store Tracker | December 9, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 49: US Store Openings Up 2%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Big Lots and Dollar General, among others, in the US and Loake, JD Sports and Joules among others, in the UK.

Company Profile | December 8, 2022 Premium

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) Company Profile

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Herbalife Nutrition is a producer of health and personal care products that operates in 95 countries and territories throughout the world.

Insight Report | December 8, 2022 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, November 2022

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Deep Dive | December 8, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMH

As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies, innovation and sustainability initiatives and business expansion.

Deep Dive | December 6, 2022 Premium

Global Retail in 2023: Five Forces, Five Trends

Our flagship annual report outlines our trend expectations for the year ahead in retail globally. We discuss five forces set to impact global retail in 2023–including high inflation and interest rates—and reiterate our RESET framework for retailers to respond to short-term consumer needs while securing longer-term success.