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Deep Dive | June 9, 2021 Free Report

10 Trends in US CPG

US CPG companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, amid pandemic-led disruption. In this free report, sponsored by Prevedere, we analyze 10 key trends impacting the US CPG industry that are being driven by such technologies—covering sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more.

Deep Dive | June 7, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Evolving the Last Mile in the US

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies that US retailers can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the last mile, covering in-house logistics infrastructure, returns, sustainability, and technology for BOPIS and curbside pickup.

Event Coverage | June 4, 2021

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Coresight Research x Retailers United: Transitioning to Digital—DTC, Demand Forecasting and Social Listening

Coresight Research and Retailers United hosted a panel of leaders from selected data and analytics companies to discuss the pandemic-led transition to digital commerce and the key factors for retailers to consider when developing or reframing an existing digital strategy. We present insights from the event, covering the shift to selling direct to consumer and the importance of demand forecasting and social listening in the current environment.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 3, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and Apparel

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion.

Insight Report | June 3, 2021 Premium

The Next Spending Revolution: How US Consumers Plan To Change Their Behaviors Post Vaccine

We provide an outlook for retail and service spending in the near term, analyzing Coresight Research’s proprietary survey data to understand how consumers will change their spending behaviors once they have received a Covid-19 vaccine. We highlight five key components of the next spending revolution.

Deep Dive | June 2, 2021 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEO

The pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value.

Insight Report | June 1, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Alibaba To Open 10 More Membership-Only Wholesale Stores in 2021

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s plans for 10 new Freshippo X stores, JD.com and Louis Vuitton’s new joint shopping model and the newly announced memorandum of understanding between Tencent Cloud and Premier Anti-Aging.

Insight Report | May 31, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns

The pandemic-driven acceleration in e-commerce presents huge opportunity for retailers but has also given rise to challenges in inventory management, order fulfillment and returns. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations and thus enhance the overall customer experience, as well as manage returns.

Event Coverage | May 28, 2021

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Insights from Aptos Engage Reimagined: Coresight Research Presents Eight Key Retail Trends Through 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the annual Aptos Engage Reimagined event on May 18, 2021. We offer insights from the session, in which Weinswig discussed the current US retail landscape and key retail trends for 2021—covering digital payments, last-mile logistics, livestreaming, sustainability and more.

Event Presentation | May 25, 2021 Premium

ICSC Virtual ReCon Total Store Value: Retail 2021—Global Trends

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the global trends for retail in 2021 that fall under five umbrellas.

Insight Report | May 21, 2021

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US Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects (Select Findings)

Our fourth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences, with a focus on the impact of Covid-19. In this free report, we present three key insights from our proprietary survey data.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2021 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects

Our fourth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences, with a focus on the impact of Covid-19. We explore how many shoppers are buying food and essentials online, how much they purchase online and which retailers they are buying from, among other findings.

Event Coverage | May 20, 2021

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CEW’s State of the Industry: Coresight Research Presents the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry event on May 13, 2021. We present key insights from Weinswig’s presentation, covering an overview of livestreaming e-commerce in China and the US and selected recommendations for US beauty brands and retailers to excel in this innovative sales channel.

Event Presentation | May 19, 2021 Premium

What’s Next for E-Commerce and New Retail in China?

Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research presents key trends for China’s New Retail and discusses how brands and retailers can learn from the innovations and capitalize on them across the globe.

Insight Report | May 19, 2021 Premium

April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.