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Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report

Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings

We explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward.

Insight Report | May 16, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual World

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse.

Event Presentation | May 12, 2022 Premium

From East to West: How Innovation in APAC Is Creating New, Western Opportunities

On May 12, 2022, Coresight Research presented at RICE 2022 (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo) on how innovation in Asia Pacific is creating new, Western opportunities. In this presentation, we discuss five key East-to-West retail trends, covering livestreaming e-commerce, social commerce, quick commerce the metaverse and more.

Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium

Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail Calendar

We begin our countdown to Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping event in terms of GMV. We explore the context of this year’s festival, as well as the opportunities to participate in 11.11 through Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com, covering international brands, sustainability initiatives and logistics.

Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G.

Deep Dive | May 4, 2022 Premium

US Social Commerce Survey 2022: Capitalizing on Social Media Influence in Retail

We present insights into social media shopping in the US, using findings from our latest social commerce survey. We explore the role of social media in the shopping journey, covering platforms, product categories, shopper demographics, influencers and livestreaming.

Insight Report | May 2, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: The Race To Build IoT Digital Twins and the Power of 3D Game Engines

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering the race to build digital twins of real-world objects and the increasing power of 3D game engines.

Insight Report | April 25, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive Technologies

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss key immersive technologies, explore their relationships with the metaverse, and consider what brands and retailers should know about them.

Event Coverage | April 21, 2022

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How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Coresight Research x Alibaba Webinar

We present our top insights from our recent webinar in partnership with Alibaba, How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Read about China’s national sustainability goals, Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainability and opportunities to drive growth.

Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion Week

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week.

Event Coverage | April 6, 2022

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World Retail Congress 2022 Day One: Macroeconomic Impacts on Retail, Sustainability in Fast Fashion and More

We present our top insights from the first day of World Retail Congress 2022 on April 5, covering macroeconomic impacts on retail and sustainability in fast fashion, as well as reflections from retail legend Ron Johnson and more.

Market Outlook | April 6, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling Models

We analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching.

Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium

US Retail Foodservice: Three Key Trends

We examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales.

Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Blockchain

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of the blockchain, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about blockchain.

Event Coverage | March 31, 2022

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Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the Metaverse

We present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more.