Deep Dive | October 31, 2019 Premium How Robotics Is Transforming the Retail Value ChainLarge brands, retailers and technology companies have been teaming up to use robotics in retail, and have already tested and deployed them in production, warehousing and distribution, last-mile delivery and even in client-facing roles. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report 10 Trends Reshaping US CPGThe consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: 3DLOOK—Offering Retailers Digital Fit CustomizationOur Innovator Intelligence series looks at emerging companies disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. This report focuses on how the introduction of 3D body scanning may disrupt the retail market as we know it. Read More
Deep Dive | October 29, 2019 Premium Six Ways Brands and Retailers Can Leverage EsportsCompetitive video gaming—known as esports—has become a global mass phenomenon. In this report, we look at the growing popularity of esports and observe six opportunities the sector presents to brands and retailers to expand the scope of their marketing campaigns and engage with the growing community of esports gamers. Read More
Deep Dive | October 23, 2019 Premium RetailTech: ERP Software—the Nervous System of Modern EnterprisesFrom its origins in manufacturing, enterprise resource planning software has evolved to become critical to almost every aspect of running a business – and offers key functions for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field. Read More
Deep Dive | October 14, 2019 Premium Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format?“Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | October 8, 2019 Premium Private Label To Drive Disruption in CPGPrivate labels are a serious challenge for CPG brands, taking a considerable share of the market. Retailers have an advantage in capturing consumer insights to develop private label products. Compared to traditional brands, private labels carry lower cost for advertising, marketing and slotting fees. Read More
Deep Dive | October 7, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: UK Retail Outlook—One-Third of Nonfood Sales Set To Be OnlineWe expect to see total UK retail sales grow by around 3.5-4.0% year over year, with the midpoint of 3.75% taking total holiday retail sales to £83.7 billion. Read More
Deep Dive | October 2, 2019 Premium 2Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThis report reviews the most recent quarterly earnings for (mostly) US-based companies in the Coresight 100, our focus list of retailers, brand owners and real estate firms. Read More
Deep Dive | October 1, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Outlook—Anticipating 4% GrowthContinuing our Holiday 2019 series, this report offers our full look at expected US retail demand this November and December. Read More
Deep Dive | October 1, 2019 Free Report Buy Now Pay Later Poised to Disrupt the E-Commerce MarketIn this report, we look at the growth of alternative payment methods, specifically the “buy now, pay later” trend – and what changing consumer preferences tell us about the future of the digital payments space. Read More
Deep Dive | September 26, 2019 Premium Can CBD Save the Mall?Cannabidiol (CBD) has seen surging popularity in what is a new product category. Brands and companies are jumping on the opportunity by launching new products containing CBD, selling extracts, capsules and even raw plant. But can CBD save the mall? Read More
Deep Dive | September 19, 2019 Premium Buy Online, Return In Store: Assessing Strategies and Drivers of AdoptionIn this report, we explain the buy online, return in store (BORIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2019 Free Report Omnichannel in Europe Today: Lessons from Leading RetailersThe report provides a view of the current state of omnichannel in Europe by evaluating European executives’ key challenges and priorities in executing a successful omnichannel strategy. Read More
