Infographic | March 28, 2023 Free Report Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free InfographicWe present selected insights into online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by 3DLOOK. Read More
Event Presentation | March 27, 2023 Premium Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To KnowOn March 26, 2023, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Shoptalk 2023. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 26, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take OffThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses recent ventures in drones, including from Amazon, IKEA and Walmart. Read More
Store Tracker | March 23, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 12: US Closures Up by One-Quarter Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Best Buy, Dollar General, Five Below, Foot Locker, Signet Jewelers and Williams-Sonoma, among others. Read More
Event Presentation | March 23, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Merchandising: Using CGI and AI To Increase Conversion and Boost Your Bottom LineCoresight Research and Digital Wave Technology explore the major challenges that e-commerce merchandisers are facing and how new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help solve them. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2023 Premium Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023The US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is experiencing several strong headwinds, including inflation, higher input costs and rapidly changing consumer demand. We look at five key strategies that CPG companies can adopt to remain resilient through this period of economic uncertainty. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $127.3 Billion in Refunds, Number of Returns Up by 10.6%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of March 3, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Tolstoy Helps Brands Create Engaging Shopping Experiences Through Interactive, Shoppable VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Tolstoy, an end-to-end video-commerce platform that enables brands to increase sales and shopper engagement by adding shoppable, interactive video to their digital surfaces. Read More
Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium What Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall Means for Retail TechOn March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), citing insufficient solvency and liquidity. We assess the key reasons behind SVB’s collapse and analyze its impacts across industries globally. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2023 Premium US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand FadesWe explore how dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US will fare after a year of strong demand revival. We present category growth projections, insights into market factors, proprietary survey findings on consumer spending, and more. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Nibble Facilitates One-to-One Price NegotiationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Nibble, an AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot for e-commerce retailers that lets customers negotiate personalized prices on desired products or services. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2023 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 21, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Rises and Activity SlidesHigh-income consumers have driven a striking one-week jump in avoidance. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 21, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Seer Enables Content Creation and Personalization To Increase Consumer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Seer, a content creation, communication and sales platform for retailers. Read More
Event Coverage | March 21, 2023 Premium Microsoft Ability Summit 2023—The Latest Trends in AI and Inclusive TechnologyThe Microsoft Ability Summit 2023 explored the importance of inclusivity and how to use technology and policy to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities. We present key insights from the event on these topics and more. Read More
