Event Presentation | May 10, 2022 Premium 5G: Powering the Next Generation of RetailWe explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5GAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: The Race To Build IoT Digital Twins and the Power of 3D Game EnginesAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering the race to build digital twins of real-world objects and the increasing power of 3D game engines. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive TechnologiesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss key immersive technologies, explore their relationships with the metaverse, and consider what brands and retailers should know about them. Read More
Infographic | April 14, 2022 Premium Metaverse Early Adopters: US Consumer Survey—InfographicWe explore US consumers’ use of the metaverse, based on proprietary survey data, covering platforms, modes of access and consumer spending. We present our key findings in this infographic. Read More
Event Presentation | April 14, 2022 Premium The Ultimate Operating Model for E-CommerceOn April 14, 2022, Coresight Research and Nogin hosted a webinar to discuss how retailers are using artificial intelligence and commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) to futureproof their operations. In this presentation, we explore the ultimate operating model for e-commerce, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGoIn this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology. Read More
Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace LivestreamingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless CommerceAs retailers continually explore ways to streamline their omnichannel operations, switching to headless commerce has emerged as a major initiative. We present selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce InfrastructureMid-size retailers increasingly need to integrate external resources in order to lower operational costs for their software-as-a-service technology, infrastructure and teams. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions, considering challenges and desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure. This free report is sponsored by Nogin. Read More
Event Coverage | April 11, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Wrap-Up: Major Themes—Metaverse, Values, Sustainability, Consumer and MacroWe present the major themes from World Retail Congress 2022, held on April 5–7, covering the metaverse in retail, a renewed focus on company values, retailers’ approaches to sustainability, consumer-centric strategies and macro factors. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion WeekAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week. Read More
Event Coverage | April 8, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Day Three: Luxury, the Metaverse, NFTs and Post-Pandemic TrendsWe present our top insights from the third and final day of World Retail Congress 2022, covering innovations in the luxury industry, 10 things retailers need to know about the metaverse, new post-pandemic trends in today’s retail world, and more. Read More
Event Coverage | April 6, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Day One: Macroeconomic Impacts on Retail, Sustainability in Fast Fashion and MoreWe present our top insights from the first day of World Retail Congress 2022 on April 5, covering macroeconomic impacts on retail and sustainability in fast fashion, as well as reflections from retail legend Ron Johnson and more. Read More