Event Coverage | December 13, 2019 Register for Free Access ICSC New York Deal Making 2019 Wrap-UpICSC New York Deal Making 2019 highlighted the reinvention of physical retail, which is being driven by innovations in the use of space, the proliferation of omnichannel shoppers and a widespread focus on sustainability. A number of technologies are being implemented by retailers to undertake a transition from a profits-first approach to a consumer-centric operational model. Read More
Event Coverage | December 12, 2019 Register for Free Access Insights from ICSC New York Deal Making 2019The Coresight Research team is attending ICSC New York Deal Making 2019 from December 10 to 12 in New York City. Key insights from the conference include the importance of experiential retail, the growth of “Buy Online, Pick Up in Store” services and the impact of value-for-money concepts on outlet centres. Read More
Event Coverage | December 7, 2019 Register for Free Access China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit: Key InsightsChina International Fashion Retail Industry Summit sheds light on the future of retail as China continues its decades-long shift away from centrally planned command-economy to consumer-driven. Read More
Event Coverage | December 2, 2019 Register for Free Access ICSC Research Connections: Experiences, Services, Fun and Commerce Too!On October 27–29, Coresight Research attended attended and presented at ICSC’s Research Connections conference in Florida. Our key insights from the event include the heightened consumer expectation for experiences, an increasing focus on sustainability for retailers and shopping-center developers and the synergistic effect of online and physical retail. Read More
Event Coverage | November 29, 2019 Register for Free Access Insights from the Baker Retailing CEO Summit 2019On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research attended The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York City. Our key insights from the event cover the luxury, apparel and grocery sectors. We discuss highlights from Kroger, Nordstrom and Walmart, among other leading retailers. Read More
Event Coverage | November 27, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce 2019 Investor Meeting Focuses on Growth Drivers and Margin ImprovementSalesforce outlined its growth strategy at its 2019 annual investor conference. The company expects positive tailwinds from digital companies to contribute a greater share of global GDP and for digitalization to continue. Read More
Event Coverage | November 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019: Top 10 Insights from Day 3 and Wrap-UpThe Coresight Research team was in San Francisco for Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019. In this report, we present key insights from the last day of the conference—and of the conference overall, including major product announcements and the integration of artificial intelligence technology. Read More
Event Coverage | November 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce Dreamforce 2019: Top 10 Insights from Day 2The Coresight Research team attended Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019 in San Francisco from November 19 to 22. In this report, we highlight 10 key insights from the second day of the conference, including the interesting new ways in which companies are leveraging retail technologies to better manage customer interactions through e-commerce and drive B2B sales. Read More
Event Coverage | November 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019: Top 10 Insights from Day 1The Coresight Research team attended Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019 in San Francisco from November 19 to 22. In this report, we highlight ten key insights from the first day of the conference, including major product announcements and the integration of artificial intelligence technology. Read More
Event Coverage | November 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Key Insights from CEW’s Connected Consumer Conference 2019We discuss the key insights from the Connected Consumer Conference 2019, with an emphasis on the beauty sector. We cover the changing consumption in China and findings from Singles’ Day this year, the emergence of “harmonized retail” and the growing influence of social media in commerce. Read More
Event Coverage | November 19, 2019 Register for Free Access Singles’ Day 2019: Observing China Forum—Digitalization Is Reshaping CommerceContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the key insights from Alibaba’s Observing China Forum, which focused on changing consumer demand, digitalization and the future of the annual shopping holiday. Read More
Event Coverage | November 14, 2019 Register for Free Access SAP Outlines Focus on Growth and Operational Excellence at 2019 Capital Markets DayGerman business software group SAP announced ambitious plans to expand profit margins by five percentage points through 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | November 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply ChainsThe Coresight Research team attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association Executive Think Tank 2019 in Hong Kong on November 7. We discuss the key insights from the event, which touched on digitalization and transparency in supply-chain operations, as well as the secrets to entering the market in China. Read More
Event Coverage | November 6, 2019 Register for Free Access 2019 Adobe Analyst Meeting: Driving Growth from Creativity, Digital Documents and Customer Experience ManagementAdobe announced plans to more than double its total addressable market from $108 billion last year to $128 billion in 2022. Read More
Event Coverage | November 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper LoyaltyIn Kroger’s analyst day 2019, management outlined key growth strategies – including the benefit of “incrementaility” from digital channels: Over 50% of Kroger’s revenue from delivery and pickup services comes from competitors. And, as customers shop across more modalities (channels), they bring more sales from rivals to Kroger. Read More