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Deep Dive | August 17, 2023 Premium

Think Tank: Generative AI Explained—Understanding Its Power and Fundamental Technologies

In this Think Tank, we provide a reference guide for businesses to understand generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its foundational AI technologies. We discuss retail use cases of generative AI as well as challenges and strategies for AI technology implementation. We explore the technological prerequisites that have paved the way to the advanced AI and generative AI we see today.

Deep Dive | August 16, 2023 Premium

RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the Horizon

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers.

Event Presentation | August 12, 2023 Premium

Generative AI in Retail and Healthcare: Insights Presented at NACDS TSE 2023

On August 12, 2023, Coresight Research presented at NACDS Total Store Expo 2023 on the topic of generative AI (artificial intelligence) in retail and healthcare. In this presentation, we discuss use cases of the technology across our CORE framework.

Insight Report | August 10, 2023 Premium

Generative AI for US Retail Pharmacies and Healthcare: Satisfying Customers through Automation and Personalization

How can generative AI (artificial intelligence) drive benefits in pharmacy retail and healthcare? We explore how generative AI technology can address industry challenges and offer advantages in the areas of supply chain, customer service and more.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Workforce Management

As part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: US Companies Commit to Responsible Use, Consumers See Potential for New Applications

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering expanded use cases, new regulations and commitments for responsible use in the US and China, and Meta’s continuous investment in AI.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Premium

Analyzing the US Home and Home-Improvement Sector Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

We analyze the US home and home-improvement retail sector through the lens of the Coresight Research BEST framework, providing notable examples of BEST in action across the framework’s four components.

Event Coverage | July 31, 2023 Premium

AWS Summit, New York, 2023: Amazon Introduces Generative AI Innovations

We present highlights from the AWS Summit 2023, hosted by Amazon in New York. We discuss generative AI innovations and examples of the technology in use by Fox and Salesforce.

Event Coverage | July 25, 2023 Premium

10 Insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023: Winning in Retail Through Immersive Experiences and Genuine Care

We present 10 key insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023, offering critical takeaways from industry experts and leading brands on inclusivity, consumer engagement and more.

Analyst Corner | July 23, 2023 Premium

Weinswig’s Weekly: Helping the Retail Ecosystem Understand Generative AI and Its Opportunities

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at new research on generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its applications in retail.

Deep Dive | July 20, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Drones in Retail

How can drones enhance delivery capabilities and inventory management in retail? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering drone-based solutions for retailers.

Insight Report | July 19, 2023

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CommerceTech Power List 2023: Unveiling the Innovators Shaping the Future of Retail

We are thrilled to share the unveiling of the inaugural CommerceTech Power List 2023, which recognizes and celebrates exceptional, venture-backed innovators in the commerce and marketing tech space that are shaping the future of retail.

Insight Report | July 18, 2023 Premium

AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Four Applications, Countless Benefits

AI (artificial intelligence) is revolutionizing healthcare, from medical diagnosis to improving patient outcomes—but the implementation of AI technology is not without its challenges. We discuss the key applications and challenges of AI in healthcare, with examples of technology companies that are making waves in the space.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes Sales

We dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers.

Insight Report | July 17, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: Content Indemnification, Security Concerns and Response from Chinese Giants

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering content indemnification, security concerns and announcements from Chinese tech giants.