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Insight Report | June 13, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Fashion Set To Boom, As Consumers Are Keen To Show Their Digital Styles and Identities

We analyze opportunities for the fashion industry in the metaverse, covering product sales, marketing and brand building. While the metaverse is still in its infancy, half of the fashion brands and retailers in the Coresight 100 have entered the space.

Event Coverage | June 9, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day Three: China Innovation, Handbag Subscriptions and Rapid Delivery Profitability

We present key takeaways from the third and final day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, held in London, England, from June 6 to 8. We cover discussions on innovation in China retail, the obstacles in getting returns fulfilled, how quick commerce can be profitable and more.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2022 Free Report

Unboxed: The $258 Billion US Corporate Gifting Opportunity

We explore the flurry of opportunities in the US corporate gifting market, leveraging findings from our recent surveys of corporate gift givers to assess changes in the market over the past year (including the impacts of the pandemic) and evaluate the future outlook of the corporate gifting market. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Event Coverage | June 8, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day Two: Payments, Retail Media and Agility in Quick Commerce

We present key insights from the second day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, covering presentations by startups offering services in payments and loyalty programs as well as learnings about retail media, quick commerce, consumer trends and more.

Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium

6.18 Shopping Festival 2022: Five Trends To Watch

The extended 6.18 shopping festival in China is already well under way, with pre-sales and first sales periods providing a boost to consumer spending. We present five trends to watch during this year’s festival, covering sustainability, the metaverse, omnichannel strategies and more.

Event Coverage | June 7, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day One: “And the Winner Is…”—15 Retail and Tech Innovators Compete in the Startup Pitch

We present key takeaways from the first day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, held in London, England, from June 6 to 8. We cover the Startup Pitch panel, including insights from all 15 retail and tech innovators showcased and which companies took home the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards.

Insight Report | June 6, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: The Token Crash—Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Experience Volatility

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the recent price drops of both cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Deep Dive | June 6, 2022 Free Report

The Metaverse in Retail: Taking Brand Recognition, Engagement and Loyalty to a New Level

We explore the technologies that drive the metaverse and Web3, and their benefits for retailers—including brand recognition, engagement and loyalty. We profile blockchain platform Tezos and present notable examples of brands that are exploring the frontier of the metaverse today.

Infographic | June 6, 2022 Free Report

Infographic: The Metaverse in Retail

We explore the benefits to retailers of metaverse retail and Web3 adoption, and present our key findings in this infographic.

Event Coverage | May 31, 2022 Premium

Aptos Engage 2022: From Good to Great in Unified Commerce, Addressing Retail Challenges Across Inflation, Loyalty and More

We present key insights from Aptos Engage 2022, held on May 16–19, covering the current challenges in retail—such as inflation and customer loyalty—and Aptos management’s vision for unified commerce.

Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Cryptocurrencies

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the role of cryptocurrencies in the metaverse and discuss their benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about cryptocurrencies.

Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium

Video: Cryptocurrencies, Retail and the Metaverse

Tej Kamaraju, Analyst at Coresight Research, talks about our new research on cryptocurrencies and retail. In this short video, we cover the potential benefits to retailers of cryptocurrency adoption, how cryptocurrencies are a key component of the metaverse and the recent volatile trends in crypto.

Deep Dive | May 30, 2022 Premium

AI in Sourcing: The Need of the Hour?

With sourcing procedures and practices facing increasing scrutiny, retail players are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) programs improve operational efficiency. We discuss five key applications of AI across sourcing stages, the challenges they address and innovators offering AI-based solutions.

Deep Dive | May 27, 2022 Premium

Retail Innovators: CPG Sustainability Innovations

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies—by Humankind, Calyxia, Med-X, MyForestFoods and waterdrop—are disrupting various categories of the CPG market.

Deep Dive | May 26, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management

While handling returns efficiently is one of retail’s costliest and most cumbersome tasks, technology innovations can help to overcome this operational challenge. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands and retailers in returns management.