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Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report

Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings

We explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward.

Event Coverage | May 16, 2022

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RICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and Gaming

We present the major takeaways from RICE 2022 (the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo), held on May 11–12, covering livestreaming, creativity, the metaverse and gaming in retail.

Insight Report | May 16, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual World

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse.

Analyst Corner | May 15, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The US Inflation Rate Subsides, Finally—But Will This Trend Be Sustained?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest trends in, and implications of, inflation in the US, with a focus on price rises in retail.

Store Tracker | May 13, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 19: Savage X Fenty Announces Physical Store Expansion

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barnes & Noble and Savage X Fenty in the US and Evans Cycles, The Food Warehouse and Hobbycraft in the UK.

Event Presentation | May 12, 2022 Premium

From East to West: How Innovation in APAC Is Creating New, Western Opportunities

On May 12, 2022, Coresight Research presented at RICE 2022 (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo) on how innovation in Asia Pacific is creating new, Western opportunities. In this presentation, we discuss five key East-to-West retail trends, covering livestreaming e-commerce, social commerce, quick commerce the metaverse and more.

Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong Results

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 8, 2022, namely Carter’s, the Clorox Company, CVS Health and Estée Lauder, among others.

Event Presentation | May 10, 2022 Premium

5G: Powering the Next Generation of Retail

We explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more.

Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G.

Analyst Corner | May 8, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Buckle Up, Consumers—Higher Shipping Charges Are Likely Coming Down the Pike

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for retailers to pass on higher shipping costs to consumers.

Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)

Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories
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Store Tracker | May 6, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 18: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barnes & Noble, Daiso Japan and Hermès in the US and Evans Cycles, Loake Shoemaker and Regatta in the UK.

Insight Report | May 3, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark Raise Guidance; Amazon First-Party Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 1, 2022, namely Albertsons, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark.

Insight Report | May 2, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: The Race To Build IoT Digital Twins and the Power of 3D Game Engines

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering the race to build digital twins of real-world objects and the increasing power of 3D game engines.

Analyst Corner | May 1, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: E-Commerce Retailers Fight for Eyeballs Using Two Strategies as Digital Costs Rise

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses e-commerce retailers’ heightened competition and the two opportunities they are pursuing to alleviate soaring marketing costs.