January 15, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Three: Data-Driven Solutions, from Supply Chain to Store; Understanding Changed Shopping PatternsNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day three of the event, which focused on the importance of understanding consumers, many of whom have changed their behaviors over the course of the pandemic. The benefits of integrating technology across all retail operations, from supply chain to stores, emerged as another key theme.
January 14, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Two: Leveraging Technology To Engage Consumers and Empower EmployeesNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day two of the event, which focused on how retailers can benefit from using data, artificial intelligence and voice commerce to appeal to consumers in the new environment. Sustainability and social responsibility also emerged as key themes.
January 13, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of MindNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
January 13, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Simplifying Online Apparel Shopping with Virtual Try-On SolutionsThe Covid-19 pandemic has created huge opportunity for retailers in the virtual space due to a widespread consumer shift to e-commerce. However, with increased order volumes, online apparel retailers continue to grapple with the negative impact of returns. We discuss how virtual try-on technologies can help these retailers to reduce returns, and we explore the key trends impacting the virtual try-on market. This free report is sponsored by SeeItFit.
January 12, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day One: Home, Health, Wellness and Sustainability Trends Drive Product Launches at First Virtual CESCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14 and is a virtual event for the first time. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new product announcements by major global consumer-electronics companies, across health and wellness, home cleanliness and entertainment, and more.
December 16, 2020 Insight Report Premium 5G Wireless in the Supply Chain: Greater Capacity To Connect Virtually Everything, EverywhereWith 5G wireless technology being turned up in the US, stakeholders in supply chains can begin to leverage the capabilities of these leading-edge networks to make their operations smarter and more efficient We discuss how 5G can provide benefits throughout the retail supply chain.
December 14, 2020 Insight Report Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Real EstateWe have observed an increasing number of startups focusing on retail real estate to forge new partnerships and help mall operators cope with the pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that we believe have the potential to help mall operators stay relevant amid the Covid-19 crisis and reach their customers in a more efficient way.
December 11, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event Recap: Five Competing Startups, One $10,000 Grant WinnerOn December 8, 2020, Deborah Weinswig, Coresight Research CEO and Founder, emceed Retailers United’s second pitch competition, in which five US retail startups competed for a $10,000 grant. We offer insights from the “Help America Stay Open” digital pitch event, providing highlights from the presentations of the five competing startups, as well as from the pitches of the three participating RevTech Ventures-backed companies.
December 9, 2020 Deep Dive Premium E-Commerce Platforms Make Multibillion-Dollar Investments in Logistics as Online Demand SurgesWith the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly accelerated the growth of e-commerce, the global e-commerce logistics market is booming as platforms strive to meet consumer demands for delivery. We look at recent investments into logistics capabilities by select e-commerce platforms—including Amazon, Alibaba, Flipkart and JD.com—across six key areas, from facilities to autonomous delivery technologies and last-mile delivery.
December 7, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event Preview (Part 2): RevTech Ventures-Backed Companies To Present Their Business ModelsOn December 8, Deborah Weinswig, Coresight Research CEO and Founder, will emcee Retailers United’s second pitch competition, in which five US retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry leaders. In this report, we profile the three RevTech Ventures-backed startups that will present at the competition but will not be competing for the prize.
December 4, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event Preview (Part 1): Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000On December 8, 2020, Deborah Weinswig, Coresight Research CEO and Founder, will emcee Retailers United’s second pitch competition, in which five US retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry leaders. In this report, we outline the event’s structure and the judges involved, and profile the five startup contestants.
December 3, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020sIn Coresight Research’s Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s ebook, we discuss seven major components of technology-empowered supply chains. We explore trends in the advanced technologies that retailers and brands are adopting to optimize each stage of the supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, last mile and CRM.
December 2, 2020 Insight Report Premium AI Can Help Retailers To Compete and ThriveThis report explores categories in the AI ecosystem, including chips, platforms, applications and users. We discuss examples of AI offerings from select technology companies and innovators, focusing on the areas in which retailers can benefit by leveraging AI tools—including smarter customer engagement, communication, operational efficiency, removing friction and e-commerce.
December 2, 2020 Deep Dive Free Report Unified Commerce for the Channel-Agnostic ConsumerIn this free report, we analyze the rise of channel-agnostic shoppers, opportunities for brands to offer unified commerce experiences across selling platforms, and the correlation between order fulfillment and customer satisfaction. We also explore the Project Verte platform, an end-to-end e-commerce solution that helps brands increase their online market presence, reduce fulfillment costs and enhance decision-making.
November 26, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Singles’ Day 2020 Ebook: Analyzing Product, Marketing and Channel StrategiesIn Coresight Research’s Singles’ Day 2020 Ebook, we offer a thematic discussion of the key strategies employed by brand and retailers around the world to drive sales during the shopping extravaganza in November 2020. We analyze four key topics: new products, marketing campaigns, new entrants and New Retail strategies.