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Analyst Corner | June 1, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, presents three insights on China e-commerce dynamics, drawing on data from the recently published China Online Consumer Brand Index (a study by Peking University, supported by Alibaba). Discover which international brands are most popular and what the study’s findings reveal about Chinese consumers’ online shopping preferences.

Analyst Corner | May 25, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav Pitaliya

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, discusses the aggressive expansion of quick commerce in India by both digital-first disruptors and traditional retail giants.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2025 Premium

RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping Journey

We explore how AI/ML (machine learning) and GenAI (generative AI) are redefining every step of the customer journey in digital commerce—from awareness and consideration to purchase and retention. Discover how retailers can adapt to shrinking consumer attention spans and create seamless, personalized experiences. We cover key topics including digital marketing, retail media, virtual stores and more.

| May 21, 2025 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty

Now in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Discover key insights from our most recent survey with this video.

Infographic | May 16, 2025 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in Apparel

Discover key data points we are watching in week 20 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category.

Infographic | May 15, 2025 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic

Now in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Discover key insights from our most recent survey with this infographic.

Deep Dive | May 14, 2025 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers

Now in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category.

Insight Report | May 7, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG Growth

The Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended April 20, 2025.

Deep Dive | May 6, 2025 Databank Members

Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

New survey findings reveal positive shifts in US consumer sentiment, particularly among high-income consumers. In addition to diving into consumers’ financial and economic expectations, this report spotlights online shopping trends, uncovering the battle between Amazon and Walmart in US e-commerce.

Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium

Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More

We offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce.

Event Coverage | April 14, 2025 Premium

Walmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty

We present insights from Walmart’s Investment Community Meeting 2025, covering its digital businesses, Sam’s Club’s growth plans, and the impacts of tariffs.

Insight Report | April 10, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution

The Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended March 23, 2025.

Event Coverage | April 9, 2025

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Shoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail

We present our top insights from Shoptalk Spring 2025, centered around five key themes, from unified commerce and customer-centricity to retail media and advanced retail technologies. Reflect on what you heard at the conference and catch up on what you missed! Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025.

Insight Report | April 4, 2025 Premium

Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-Commerce

On April 3, 2025, e-commerce giant Amazon reportedly submitted a bid to acquire TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. We examine the implications of the bid and the potential impact of a successful deal on the US e-commerce sector.

Event Presentation | April 1, 2025 Premium

Shoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025

Fresh from Shoptalk Spring 2025, we reflect on key themes from the event, covered in panel discussions with retail leaders and our conversations with technology innovators. From unified commerce to retail media, don’t miss our top takeaways! This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call in April 2025.