Emerging Technology

Access 7,000+ research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, covering consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Filter by product, sector, themes, regions, companies, or other parameters below. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2019 Premium

The $13 Billion US Women’s Underwear Industry: Disruption Creates Opportunity

The $13.1 billion US women’s underwear market is changing. Traditional market leaders are losing market share to athletic retailers or digitally native, smaller brands. Body positivity and inclusivity are central to an evolving definition of “sexy”. Technology is enabling brands to improve fit and bring new designs to market.

Insight Report | May 20, 2019 Premium

AI Fast Becoming Retail’s Preeminent Technology: Revisiting the CORE Framework

Artificial intelligence (AI) has established itself as the preeminent technology in retailing. We outline the four overarching use-cases for AI in retail companies identified in our CORE framework.

Insight Report | May 13, 2019 Premium

Digital Disrupts Consumer Packaged Goods

E-commerce has served as a growth impetus for CPG, enabling a more direct connection between brands and customers and giving brand owners greater control over the supply chain.

Market Outlook | May 9, 2019 Premium

US Furniture Market 2019

This report outlines the current landscape of the $114B US furniture and home furnishing industry, the changing behavior of the US consumer (including millennials), and profiles retailers that have innovated with new business models, technology and operational strategies.

Market Outlook | May 8, 2019 Premium

Enterprise Wearables: A Dynamic Market

In this report, we review the market for enterprise wearables: Devices used in business environments for work. We estimate global shipments for enterprise wearables were approximately 10.4 million units in 2018, and expect this total to reach more than 23 million units by 2022.

Insight Report | April 23, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing #8: Health and Medical Services Go Digital on WeChat and Alipay; Tmall Luxury Pavilion Welcomes Gentle Monster

Tencent is testing medical services on its WeChat mini program.

Event Coverage | April 15, 2019

Register for Free Access

Amazon House in A Box and 3D-Printed Fashion: Key Insights from Retail-Tech Events at Milan Design Week 2019

The Coresight Research team attended Milan Design Week during the weekend of April 12–14, 2019. In this report, we feature key insights from our visits to retail-tech-related events organized around the city.

Deep Dive | April 11, 2019 Premium

The Greater Bay Area, or “China’s Silicon Valley”: What is It, How Will It Develop and How Can Businesses Benefit?

The Greater Bay Area could be China’s answer to Silicon Valley. On February 18, 2019, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council of the People’s Republic of China released a development plan for the Greater Bay Area.

Event Presentation | April 10, 2019 Premium

New Retail and New Supply Chain (Retail Analytics Council)

This presentation discusses the new retail in the supply chain and things we can learn from China.

Insight Report | April 9, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing #7: Ele.me Brings Fresh Produce to Customers; Fliggy Allows Tourists to Buy Before They Fly; Shiseido and Alibaba Sign Joint Business Plan

Alibaba’s food-delivery platform Ele.me will help vendors in traditional “wet markets” to sell fresh produce to online shoppers.

Flash Report | April 5, 2019

Register for Free Access

Goodwill NYNJ Partners with Price Technologies to Boost Re-Commerce Opportunities

On April 1, 2019, nonprofit organization Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) announced a partnership with technology startup Price Technologies (Price) to offer more opportunities for shoppers to buy secondhand items.

Insight Report | April 5, 2019 Premium

5G in Retail: Growing Revenues in E-Commerce, Boosting Capabilities in IoT Technologies, and Unleashing Potential in AI, AR and VR

5G should unleash the full potential of data-intense technology in retail, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and reality technologies, empowering existing use cases and delivering new applications.

Insight Report | April 2, 2019 Premium

Community Group Buying: China’s New Group Shopping Model Leveraging WeChat Mini Programs

Community group buying refers to an e-commerce model of group purchases by residents within the same neighborhood. Companies launched this service on WeChat mini program to tap into the potential for larger, group purchases from people living in close proximity.

Deep Dive | April 1, 2019 Premium

US Retailers Becoming More Relevant Through Acquisitions: Mass Merchandisers vs. Amazon

M&A activity has risen in the US retail sector over the past 10 years, in terms of deal value and number of deals, and the same trend applies within the mass-merchandiser sector.

Market Outlook | March 29, 2019 Premium

The Opportunity in Women’s Plus-Size Apparel in China: A Potential $10 Billion Market

Despite a low obesity rate, the scale of China’s population means plus-size apparel represents a substantial market with significant potential for brands and retailers.