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Deep Dive | November 29, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming in Western Markets: A Primer

Our new Livestreaming in the West report series delves into key trends in livestreaming e-commerce across four key retail verticals: apparel, beauty, CPG and home/electronics. As a primer to our new series, we discuss the current state of livestream shopping in the West, leveraging data from recent Coresight Research surveys of consumers and retail companies.

Event Presentation | November 29, 2022 Premium

Capitalizing on the Metaverse Opportunity

Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium

Retail Innovators: Sustainability and Tech Enablers in the Luxury Ecosystem

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we present five companies that are disrupting the global luxury market, as well as their tailwinds, headwinds and impact on traditional market players.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium

100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies

Our analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.

Insight Report | November 21, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: NFT Loyalty Programs Offer New Opportunities for Brands and Retailers

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: NFT loyalty programs.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Apparel and Footwear—Domestic Brands Gain Shares in a Slowing Retail Environment

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of China’s apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment and explore the competitive landscape and key trends that are driving demand.

Insight Report | November 4, 2022 Premium

One Week to Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Prepare for 11.11 Shopping Festival Amid Economic Uncertainty

The 2022 iteration of the world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, is just one week away. We discuss the major e-commerce and social media platforms participating in this year’s event.

Insight Report | November 3, 2022 Premium

Strategies for the Metaverse: How Retailers Can Overcome the Biggest Hurdles to Adoption

The metaverse is a key retail trend that Coresight Research is watching. However, it is still in its early stages and constantly evolving; there are challenges for brands and retailers in implementing Web 3.0 strategies to establish a presence in the metaverse. We identify four key hurdles to metaverse adoption and discuss how retailers can overcome them.

Insight Report | September 27, 2022 Premium

Renaissance of the US Shopping Center: An Analysis of American Dream, Columbus Circle, Hudson Yards and Tysons Corner Center

We examine four US shopping centers through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework for retail excellence.

Insight Report | September 27, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Virtual Reality Training Offers Benefits for Retailers

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: virtual reality (VR) training in retail.

Insight Report | September 26, 2022 Free Report

The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: A Primer

This fall will see the third annual 10.10 Shopping Festival, powered by Coresight Research. We offer a primer on what companies and consumers can expect from the livestream-focused holiday.

Event Coverage | September 21, 2022 Free Report

Groceryshop 2022 Day Two: Personalization, Omnichannel, Experimentation and Wellness Emerge as Key Themes

We present our top insights from the second day of Groceryshop 2022: how retailers are focusing on personalization to capture consumer dollars, as well as creating seamless omnichannel experiences and targeting the increasingly wellness-focused consumer.

Event Coverage | September 20, 2022 Free Report

Groceryshop 2022 Day One: Retailers Deliver Convenience to Consumers Through Technology and Tap Social Commerce

We present our top insights from the first day of Groceryshop 2022, how retailers are harnessing technology and data to adapt to consumer demand for convenience, as well as initiatives to improve the shopping experience and tap social commerce.

Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium

Inside Gap Inc.’s Lab Stores: Observations Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

Earlier this year, members of the Coresight Research team visited Gap Inc.’s four laboratory stores, located near the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters. We view the stores through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework.

Insight Report | September 14, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, September 2022: Content-Focused Production, Creator-Led Communities and Festivalization

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—covering content-focused production in China, as well as creator-led communities and festivalization. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.