Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Help Wanted… or Not. Slow Growth in Planned US Retail HiringWe explore the seasonal hiring plans of major retailers and logistics firms in the US, as well as trends in employment and job-opening levels. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Shoplifting and Theft Patterns from Government Data, Anti-Theft Measures and Retailer CommentaryContinuing our monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we analyze recently released administrative data on shoplifting and retail theft in the UK, the US and Australia, and present recent developments and retailer commentary from these regions. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout and Store Closures, the INFORM Consumers Act, US Retailer CommentaryIn this first report in our new monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we discuss the size of the inventory shrink challenge in the US and present developments in theft and related incidents in the US and the UK from the past few months. We also provide commentary on the topic from US retailers’ recent earnings calls. This report covers the INFORM Consumers Act, Target’s store closures, Walmart’s self-checkout closures and more. Read More
Insight Report | October 11, 2023 Premium Data Dive: US Return to Office—Three Retail-Relevant Trends You Don’t Already KnowWe identify the impacts of the state of return to office (RTO) on retail in the US, identifying three key RTO trends that are generally left out of popular narratives. Read More
Event Presentation | September 20, 2023 Premium Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To KnowOn September 19, 2023, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Groceryshop 2023. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | August 23, 2023 Free Report Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper ProfilesCoresight Research and VASS explore the benefits of customer data platforms (CDPs) in creating complete shopper profiles from extensive data trails. We discuss how companies can connect with their huge unknown customer base. Read More
Deep Dive | August 22, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Web3 for RetailHow can retailers tap the benefits of Web3? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering Web3 solutions for retail, in the areas of infrastructure, payments, security, supply chain and more. Read More
Event Coverage | August 10, 2023 Premium Oracle Retail Cross Talk 2023: Retail Platform Is Extended Further, Gets Wheels from Uber IntegrationWe present key insights from Oracle Retail Cross Talk 2023, covering the company’s recent developments in AI, its integration with Uber, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium Innovator Matrix: Workforce ManagementAs part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking. Read More
Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Free Report Rising Above the Competition: Playbook for Emerging Brands To Succeed in a Crowded MarketCoresight Research and The Good Charcoal Company present a playbook for emerging consumer goods brands to succeed in a competitive market, covering social media, sustainability and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Drones in RetailHow can drones enhance delivery capabilities and inventory management in retail? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering drone-based solutions for retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail AnalyticsHow can retailers harness the power of data to drive sales and enhance operational efficiency? We present selected technology providers globally whose solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their analytics capabilities, covering customer behavior analysis, demand forecasting, pricing optimization and more. Read More
Insight Report | July 5, 2023 Premium 1Q23 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Further Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q23 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were up down from the year-ago quarter. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout SolutionsCheckout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline. Read More
Deep Dive | June 20, 2023 Free Report How Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance SustainabilityWhy should retail companies share data and collaborate? In this free report, Coresight Research and SKYPAD explore how brands, retailers and suppliers can accelerate and improve decision-making processes, expand margins and revenues, improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, and enhance sustainability. Read More
