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Deep Dive | November 18, 2019 Premium

What Beauty Retailers Can Learn from the Dynamic Retail Ecosystems of Asia: Applying the CORE Framework

We discuss the value of artificial intelligence (AI) to beauty retailers and its use cases, applying Coresight Research’s proprietary CORE framework for AI in retail. We also highlight a number of key insights from China, based on data from Coresight Research’s Beauty Consumer Survey, which was conducted in October 2019.

Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London Flagship

Adidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.”

Deep Dive | November 11, 2019 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Direct-to-Consumer Brands

In this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands across a number of sectors.

Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Syte — Providing Retailers With AI-Powered Visual Search

Finding the right product can be a challenge for online shoppers: Visual search aided by AI could drastically cut returns by helping consumers find the right items and “see” how they’ll look in the home or on the person.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 5, 2019 Premium

Global Eyewear Market: Technology, Sustainability and Customization Are Shaping the Industry’s Future

Global eyewear market growth has been slow – but Coresight Research believes there are pockets of opportunity in the eyewear market as innovative startups create new product and service offerings – and as established players up their games to expand the market.

Insight Report | November 5, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Partners with New Universal Beijing Resort

Universal Beijing Resort is partnering with Alibaba to use Alibaba’s Business Operation System to accelerate its digital transformation.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2019 Premium

US Furniture and Furnishings E-Commerce: Digital-First Retailers Bid for Greater Share

While online has major inroads in the biggest nonfood categories, it has moved more slowly in furniture and home furnishings. We see that changing.

Insight Report | October 31, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Smart Routing Helps Streamline Warehousing and Delivery Through Algorithms

Smart routing, which uses machine learning algorithms to optimize delivery routes, offers many benefits for both retailers and consumers, not least increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Deep Dive | October 31, 2019 Premium

How Robotics Is Transforming the Retail Value Chain

Large brands, retailers and technology companies have been teaming up to use robotics in retail, and have already tested and deployed them in production, warehousing and distribution, last-mile delivery and even in client-facing roles.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report

10 Trends Reshaping US CPG

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition.

Event Coverage | October 30, 2019

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The Day of Retail Professionals: Experience is The Future of Retail

Key insights from the Day of Retail Professionals in Belgrade: experience is the future of retail, technology enables experiences and the shopping center will be an experience destination.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: 3DLOOK—Offering Retailers Digital Fit Customization

Our Innovator Intelligence series looks at emerging companies disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. This report focuses on how the introduction of 3D body scanning may disrupt the retail market as we know it.

Event Coverage | October 21, 2019

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Global Tech Advocates Summit: Technology and Innovation To Drive Global Growth

On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research’s Shanghai team attended Global Tech Advocates Summit in Shanghai. The first-ever annual summit aims to promote and encourage collaboration across different tech hubs. The summit focused on the technology and collaboration among companies between UK and China.

Event Coverage | October 18, 2019

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Insights from a Research-Sharing Session at China Retail 2019

On October 16 at the China Retail 2019 event, Coresight Research attended a research-sharing session, which focused on the latest retail trends and consumer shopping behaviors in China. We summarize the key insights from the session.

Event Coverage | October 18, 2019

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Groceryshop 2019: Emerging Technology Spotlight Recap

The Emerging Technology Spotlight was held at Groceryshop 2019 on September 15. It featured 19 innovative, early-stage technology companies that have developed e-commerce and in-store solutions for grocery, food and CPG retailers. We offer an in-depth profile of each participating innovator.