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Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime Prevention

The need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand from retailers for innovative loss-prevention solutions. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium

100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies

Our analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.

Insight Report | November 21, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: NFT Loyalty Programs Offer New Opportunities for Brands and Retailers

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: NFT loyalty programs.

Deep Dive | November 21, 2022 Free Report

Retail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies

We discuss five key merchandising challenges for retailers—leveraging proprietary survey findings—and present three key recommendations for retailers to succeed in retail merchandising and capitalize on their investments. This free report is sponsored by One Door.

Insight Report | November 18, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost Engagement

As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: New Products, Entrants and Trends—Brands Capitalize on Immersive Technologies and Virtual Products

As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss new products, entrants and trends that emerged during this year’s festival—specifically those that surfaced on the platforms of Alibaba and JD.com—and how they tie into ongoing retail themes in China.

Insight Report | November 16, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable Shopping

In our Singles’ Day 2022 wrap up, we provide an overview of the festival’s main events, including analysis of the initiatives and performances of major e-commerce players during the most challenging Singles’ Day to date.

Insight Report | November 11, 2022 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations—October 2022

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our new Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Insight Report | November 3, 2022 Premium

Strategies for the Metaverse: How Retailers Can Overcome the Biggest Hurdles to Adoption

The metaverse is a key retail trend that Coresight Research is watching. However, it is still in its early stages and constantly evolving; there are challenges for brands and retailers in implementing Web 3.0 strategies to establish a presence in the metaverse. We identify four key hurdles to metaverse adoption and discuss how retailers can overcome them.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestream E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms—2022 Update

Livestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Event Coverage | November 2, 2022

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RIC Annual Event 2022: Commerce Corporate Day—The Role of Retail Technology in the Future of the Store and Supply Chain

We present key insights from the final day of the RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022, co-hosted by Coresight Research. We discuss selected technology innovators and solutions that are driving the future of the store and supply chain in retail.

Event Coverage | November 1, 2022

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RIC Annual Event 2022: Conference Insights—How Israeli Tech Is Driving Global Retail Growth

The RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022, co-hosted by Coresight Research, brought together retail and technology executives from around the world to discuss the future of the retail-tech landscape, with a particular focus on Israeli innovations and startups. We present key insights from the conference on October 26, 2022.

Event Coverage | October 27, 2022 Premium

Oracle Financial Analyst Meeting 2022: Using Automation To Solve Complex Challenges in Industry Verticals

We present key insights from the Oracle Financial Analyst Meeting on October 20, 2022, covering the company’s financial goals as well as its focus on bringing cloud-based automation to meet challenges in several industry verticals, including retail.

Event Coverage | October 26, 2022 Premium

Adobe Financial Analyst Meeting 2022: Digital Media and Experiences Lead the Way

We present key insights from Adobe’s Financial Analyst Meeting on October 18, 2022, covering the company’s revenue expectations, developments in digital media and the benefits of the Figma acquisition.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 25, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—Growth Led by Convenience and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of India’s grocery retail market, including major market factors—such as consumers’ spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages—the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.