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Deep Dive | September 17, 2018 Premium

Innovator Intelligence: Connecting the Retail Value Chain with Innovators that Are Revolutionizing the Industry

Due to the rapidly shifting nature of retail, Coresight Research is providing new tools and services to deliver critical business intelligence. Our recently launched Innovator Intelligence platform highlights some of the most promising, forward-looking companies around the globe and provides actionable analysis to help our clients and members anticipate change, collaborate and profit from the rapid innovation in retail.

Event Coverage | September 14, 2018

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Tech. 2018, Part 2: Hearing from Starbucks and Birchbox on Driving Digital Sales

This week, the Coresight Research team attended the Tech. 2018 conference in London, which is produced by Retail Week and the World Retail Congress. Here are our takeaways from the second and final day of the event:

Event Coverage | September 13, 2018

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Tech. 2018, Part 1: Technology Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Selling Beauty and Enabling Closer Ties Between Apparel Brands and Suppliers

This week, the Coresight Research team is attending the Tech. 2018 conference in London, which is produced by Retail Week and the World Retail Congress. Our takeaways from day one of the event include:

Deep Dive | September 12, 2018 Premium

The Final Hurdle – Innovation in Last-Mile Logistics

This report covers innovation in last-mile logistics, a key component of the supply chain that presents unique challenges and exciting opportunities for improvement. The report covers three components of last-mile logistics: transportation, delivery and reverse logistics.

Insight Report | September 10, 2018 Premium

New Swimwear Brand Alyned Together Launches Inclusive, Sustainable and Affordable Collection

This summer, Alyned Together launched its first collection, an inclusive, eco-friendly swimwear line with a consumer-friendly price point. The contemporary lifestyle brand promotes environmental activism and body positivity and is one of the first swimwear brands that seeks to incorporate inclusivity and sustainability.

Insight Report | September 5, 2018 Premium

Understanding WeChat, China’s Super App: Part 1—The Definite Leader in China

WeChat, the #1 social media app in China, has become a part of daily life for around 1 billion Chinese consumers. In this report, the first of our Understanding WeChat, China’s Super App series, we delve into the different functions of the popular app—communications, mini programs, social networking, social media and payment.

Deep Dive | September 4, 2018 Premium

3D Design Technology Disrupts the Fashion Supply Chain

Fashion industry supply chains are growing faster and stronger with 3D design and sampling technology. In this report, we look at the 3D design process with a focus on its use in the apparel supply chain and profile four major vendors of 3D design software: CLO, Tukatech, Optitex and Browzwear.

Deep Dive | August 29, 2018 Premium

The Cannabis Industry and the New Green Economy Update: Consolidation and Maturity a Threat to Smaller Businesses Despite the Market Growing Fast

The fast-growing cannabis industry continues to offer business opportunities, but the first signs of maturity and consolidation are appearing. In this report, we provide an overview of the regulated cannabis market in the US and Canada.

Event Coverage | August 16, 2018

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“Purchase-Now, Manufacture Now” and Other Top Takeaways from MAGIC Las Vegas 2018

This week, the Coresight Research team is attending MAGIC Las Vegas 2018, one of the most comprehensive trade shows covering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear. Here are our key takeaways from the first day of the event:

Insight Report | August 14, 2018 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: London

Coresight Research’s Innovator Landscape features notable retail tech companies in Berlin that are transforming key areas of the retail value chain.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 13, 2018 Premium

Athleisure Update – a Market in Transition

In this report, we examine the US athleisure market, and discuss market size, growth rates, drivers and current trends.

Insight Report | August 7, 2018 Premium

Innovator Intelligence: Inspectorio—Building a Digital Ecosystem Through AI to Improve Quality Control and Compliance Monitoring

This report forms part of our Innovator Intelligence series, which focuses on emerging companies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain.

Inspectorio is a technology startup that offers a solution to improve supply-chain inspections, by digitalizing the quality control and compliance monitoring processes across the apparel, accessories and footwear supply chain using mobile, web and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Company Earnings Update | August 3, 2018

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Baidu (BIDU) 2Q18 Results: Modest Revenue Growth, DuerOS Sees Bigger Installation Base

Baidu reported 2Q18 non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS of ¥21.06, up from ¥13.58 in 2Q17. Revenues for the quarter reached ¥26.0 billion ($3.93 billion), up 24.4% year over year.

Flash Report | July 25, 2018

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China Tech Briefings: Alibaba Invests in Chinese Outdoor Marketing Firm Focus Media

Alibaba Group has invested $2.2 billion in Focus Media, China’s largest outdoor marketing company.

Insight Report | July 24, 2018 Premium

Retail-Tech Alliances: Why Walmart Is Collaborating with Microsoft, and Carrefour with Google, on Retail Digitalization

Two retail-tech collaborations have been recently announced, one between US retail giant Walmart and US technology giant Microsoft and another between leading French retailer Carrefour and US technology leader Google. In this report, we analyze: