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Insight Report | November 8, 2021 Premium

3D Design in Apparel and Footwear: Current Adoption, Pain Points and Future Outlook

3D design can help brands, manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear sector to better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. We discuss the state of 3D design in the global apparel and footwear space and provide insights on adoption rate, pain points, key technology players and future developments.

Insight Report | November 5, 2021 Free Report

From Quick Commerce to Instant Needs: Exploring Business Models in Rapid Delivery

The online grocery boom in 2020 supported the emergence of a micro-industry of instant-needs players. We explore the spectrum of business models in the quick-commerce retail space and explore business model differences and economics. We also discuss key players in the market.

Event Coverage | November 4, 2021

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Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Recap: Five Competing Startups, One $10,000 Grant Winner

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed Retailers United’s recent pitch event, in which one US-based retail startup was awarded a $10,000 grant. We present key insights from the presentations of the five competing startups and reveal the winner of the competition.

Event Coverage | November 4, 2021

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Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest: Seven Brands Approved To Sell on Tmall Global

Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest is an annual event giving US brands the opportunity to fast-track their entrance to the Chinese market. We profile this year’s seven winning brands, which were approved to launch their products on Tmall Global from the first official Singles’ Day sales window on November 1.

Event Presentation | November 3, 2021 Premium

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey

Prashant Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Impact Analytics, and Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, analyze the state of AI adoption in retail today and the benefits to brands and retailers of implementing AI technology across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting.

Insight Report | November 2, 2021 Premium

Ulta Beauty Analyst Day 2021: Company Plans To Grow Revenues at a 5%–7% CAGR to Fiscal 2024

The Coresight Research team attended Ulta Beauty’s virtual Analyst Day on October 19, 2021. We present key insights from the event, covering the company’s growth strategies and its commitments to innovation, inclusivity and diversity.

Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Free Report

Nexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54 Optimize Partner-Brand Stores: A Case Study

We present a case study of how international retail fashion chain Factory 54 is resolving in-store merchandising challenges and optimizing store operations for its partner brands by partnering with technology solutions provider Nexite.

Deep Dive | October 28, 2021 Premium

Retail Innovators: US Grocery Market

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss five retail technology companies that are disrupting the US grocery market. We cover Afresh Technologies, Caper, Radius Networks, Takeoff Technologies and Trax.

Event Coverage | October 28, 2021

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Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Preview: Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000

On October 28, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee Retailers United’s third pitch event, in which five retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant. We profile the five startup contestants and discuss the event’s structure and the judges involved.

Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report

The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey Findings

It is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider.

Deep Dive | October 14, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Visibility: Beyond the Control Tower

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how intelligent supply chains go beyond the concept of a simple “control tower” to include the automated analysis and management of emerging issues and tasks for ultimate supply chain visibility.

Event Presentation | October 12, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Leaders Circle : The Central Nervous System to a Connected Supply Chain

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research and Kevin Reese, AI Applications N.A. Sales Leader, Consumer and Travel Markets, at IBM, discuss how AI/ML based platforms sort through the enormous amount of supply chain data and handle the minor issues automatically, only promoting those that require human intervention.

Insight Report | September 27, 2021 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Apparel and Footwear Market: Key Growth Trends

Many digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in the US apparel and footwear have seen success in recent years, with the boom in online retail expanding the opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales. We provide an overview of US apparel and footwear DNVBs and identify key trends that are supporting growth.

Insight Report | September 24, 2021

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10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused Event

The second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021, powered by Coresight Research. We explore 10 important things to know about the livestream-focused festival.

Event Coverage | September 23, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next Year

We present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies.