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Deep Dive | May 30, 2022 Premium

AI in Sourcing: The Need of the Hour?

With sourcing procedures and practices facing increasing scrutiny, retail players are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) programs improve operational efficiency. We discuss five key applications of AI across sourcing stages, the challenges they address and innovators offering AI-based solutions.

Analyst Corner | May 29, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Alarm Bells Are Ringing Far and Wide

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the slowdown in US retail and global inflationary challenges.

Deep Dive | May 26, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management

While handling returns efficiently is one of retail’s costliest and most cumbersome tasks, technology innovations can help to overcome this operational challenge. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands and retailers in returns management.

Market Outlook | May 26, 2022 Premium

Video: Market Outlook—Global Luxury

Coresight Research senior analyst Swarooprani Muralidhar talks about our new research on the global luxury goods market. In this short video, we cover the luxury market’s trajectory, the impact of recent major macro factors, digitalization and the growing importance of China’s luxury consumers.

Market Outlook | May 26, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market Growth

In our most recent Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2022

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The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To Watch

We analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. Zalando

We analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.

Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium

Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?

Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security.

Event Presentation | May 22, 2022 Premium

The Convergence of Physical and Virtual Retail in the Metaverse Era

On May 22, 2022, Coresight Research presented at ICSC 2022 Las Vegas on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we discuss six ways in which the metaverse and the physical world will work in tandem, covering augmented reality technology, demand for virtual land, NFTs as a revenue stream and more.

Analyst Corner | May 22, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Are the Wheels Coming Off Big Tech?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest in the world of big tech.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China

We analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more.

Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs

Customer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs.

Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live Shopping

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

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.