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Deep Dive | August 17, 2023 Premium

Think Tank: Generative AI Explained—Understanding Its Power and Fundamental Technologies

In this Think Tank, we provide a reference guide for businesses to understand generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its foundational AI technologies. We discuss retail use cases of generative AI as well as challenges and strategies for AI technology implementation. We explore the technological prerequisites that have paved the way to the advanced AI and generative AI we see today.

Deep Dive | August 16, 2023 Premium

RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the Horizon

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers.

Deep Dive | August 15, 2023 Databank Members

Walmart Thrives as Financial Health Steadies: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 33

We assess how US consumers see their financial health ahead of the back-to-school season. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 14, 2023 Premium

Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Beauty Retailing

This Research Preview provides an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator on the US beauty retail market. We analyze market growth, e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, key themes and more.

Deep Dive | August 14, 2023 Databank Members

Summer Break Boosts Screen Time: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumer behavior and engagement with TV and video games is shifting during the summer break. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2023 Premium

3Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Target Provides Competition for Walmart, Opportunities for Home and Beauty

Target poses a threat to Walmart in the livestreaming space. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze our latest US consumer survey findings to explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering popular platforms, product categories and more.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Databank Members

Consumers Maintain Consistent Summer Spending Patterns: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 32

We assess how US consumers are shopping over the summer months. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Workforce Management

As part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking.

Deep Dive | August 7, 2023 Databank Members

Retail-Related Activities Stutter: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are engaging with retail in China after the summer shopping festivals. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | August 3, 2023 Premium

July 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Third Consecutive Month of Strong Sales Growth for New Homes

We present insights into the US housing market as of the end of July 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a continued rise in new home sales on a year-over-year basis.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 2, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Grocery—Inflation Drives Value Growth Amidst Volume Decline

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of the UK grocery retail market amid inflation, and explore the competitive landscape and key trends affecting consumer behavior.

Deep Dive | August 1, 2023 Databank Members

Consumers Continue To Notice and Adapt to Inflation: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 31

We assess how US consumers are changing their responses to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Databank Members

Indoor Activities Up: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Premium

Analyzing the US Home and Home-Improvement Sector Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

We analyze the US home and home-improvement retail sector through the lens of the Coresight Research BEST framework, providing notable examples of BEST in action across the framework’s four components.

Deep Dive | July 27, 2023 Databank Members

Understanding Cross-Channel and Cross-Category Shopping: US Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2023

We examine consumers’ use of different shopping channels and frequent category combinations. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses different demographics’ shopping patterns online and in-store.