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Retail Innovators: Tech—AI/ML Solutions

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies—Impact Analytics, Persado, Prevedere, SoftWear Automation and Standard AI—are disrupting the retail market with AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) technology innovations.

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Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization

Mass customization enables brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features while maintaining costs closer to those of mass-produced goods. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization.

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10 Trends in Global Beauty

Consumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area.

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10 Trends in the US CPG Market

In this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond.

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E-Commerce Outlook: US Beauty—Skincare To Lead Online Growth

An increasing number of US beauty purchases have been made online in the past few years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online beauty market and present key market drivers, industry players, innovators and themes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond.

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Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Payments

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more.

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