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Insight Report | April 22, 2024 Premium

New Sustainability Requirements in Europe—Dragging the Rest of the World Forward?

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an important piece of regulation that aims to standardize sustainability reporting in the EU and will impact companies all over the world. We examine the timeline by which the CSRD will come into effect, what topics the new standards cover and what companies will be impacted by the CSRD.

Deep Dive | April 16, 2024 Premium

US Retail Loyalty Programs: Decoding Consumer Behavior To Build Lasting Relationships

How can US brands and retailers gain a competitive edge in long-term customer loyalty? We analyze proprietary survey findings to uncover what US consumers want from loyalty programs, and discuss the opportunities for retailers to drive engagement and sales through AI (artificial intelligence), gamification, experiential rewards and more.

Event Coverage | February 1, 2024 Premium

CES 2024 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Tech Takeaways—AI Creates a Buzz

We wrap-up our coverage of CES 2024 with our top 10 tech takeaways, highlighting that AI is capturing attention in multiple fields of application, from beauty to home appliances to grocery retail and more.

Event Coverage | February 1, 2024 Premium

NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—Leveraging Tech To Evolve the Retail Experience and Improve Efficiency

We present insights from all three days of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering consumer-centric strategies, the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and generative AI (GenAI), workforce management investments, and opportunities around marketplaces and sustainability, among other topics.

Event Coverage | January 17, 2024 Premium

Day Three at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Lessons from Macy’s, Shein, Temu and More

We present highlights from the third and final day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering lessons learned from Shein and Temu, the ways in which retailers can address issues and add value to their businesses simultaneously, and insights on personalization and sustainability, among other topics.

Event Coverage | January 16, 2024 Premium

Day Two at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Supply Chains and Sustainability Take Center Stage

We present highlights from the second day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering the importance of supply chain transformation, sustainability practices, omnichannel experiences and workforce planning in the evolving retail landscape.

Event Coverage | January 10, 2024 Premium

CES 2024 Day One: Elevance Health, Intel, L’Oréal and Walmart Drive Customer-Centric Innovation

We present highlights from the first day of CES 2024, which featured a “State of the Industry” address by the CTA. Keynotes from major retailers provided insights on AI (artificial intelligence), customer-centric innovation, sustainability and more.

Event Presentation | November 17, 2023 Premium

10 US Consumer and Retail Trends 2024: Insights Presented at Lectra’s Ideation 2023

Look at how Coresight Research’s predictions for 2023 played out and dive into our outlook for key trends in US retail in 2024, spanning sustainability, retail media, shrink, generative AI in retail, and more.

Event Presentation | November 16, 2023 Premium

10 US Consumer and Retail Trends 2024 Across Four Focus Areas

Dive into key trends for US retail in 2024 across four focus areas: living well, living better, selling smarter, working smarter. Insights cover sustainability, the Ozempic economy, retail media and more.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2023 Premium

Consumers’ Sustainability Preferences—Tangible, Consumer-Facing Elements Are Crucial: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

We assess how US ’ consumers sustainability concerns are changing. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into how shoppers’ concerns around sustainable products and practices have changed over the past year.

Event Presentation | September 18, 2023 Premium

Powering the Retail Revolution with AI

How can retailers use technology to meet new consumer needs? Dive into the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in the retail revolution.

Deep Dive | August 23, 2023 Free Report

Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper Profiles

Coresight Research and VASS explore the benefits of customer data platforms (CDPs) in creating complete shopper profiles from extensive data trails. We discuss how companies can connect with their huge unknown customer base.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Free Report

Rising Above the Competition: Playbook for Emerging Brands To Succeed in a Crowded Market

Coresight Research and The Good Charcoal Company present a playbook for emerging consumer goods brands to succeed in a competitive market, covering social media, sustainability and more.

Deep Dive | June 20, 2023 Free Report

How Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance Sustainability

Why should retail companies share data and collaborate? In this free report, Coresight Research and SKYPAD explore how brands, retailers and suppliers can accelerate and improve decision-making processes, expand margins and revenues, improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, and enhance sustainability.

Deep Dive | June 12, 2023 Premium

RetailTech: Retail’s Green Revolution—Five Technologies Driving Sustainability

With emphasis on sustainability in retail increasing, which technologies can retailers use to meet their environmental goals through the supply chain and gain a competitive edge? We explore five sustainability-enhancing technologies through the lens of the Coresight Research EnCORE framework.