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Insight Report | April 19, 2023 Premium

RetailTech: How Consumers and Grocery Retailers Can Reduce Food Waste from Field to Fridge

The scale of food waste is enormous, with financial and environmental sustainability-related impacts. We explore the robust technology landscape focused on reducing food waste across the entire value chain: in the field, in the grocery store, in the pantry, in the restaurant, as well as in food recycling.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer Demand

In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space.

Analyst Corner | April 16, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Leans In on Automation To Boost Margins

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses Walmart’s recently announced plans to accelerate revenue and operating-income growth, with the targeted profitability improvements owing to increasing automation in its supply chain.

Event Coverage | April 11, 2023 Premium

Walmart Investor Community Meeting 2023: Leveraging Automation, Targeting $130 Billion in Additional Sales in the Next Five Years

We present key insights from Walmart’s Investor Community Meeting 2023, covering the company’s plans to leverage automation in the supply chain as a strategy to boost productivity as well as details on the growth strategies for its three business divisions: Sam’s Club, Walmart International and Walmart US.

Research Digest | April 6, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Shoptalk 2023 Highlights

In this Insights Video, our analysts present highlights from Shoptalk 2023, covering Web3, emerging channels, store experience, shopper engagement and more.

Event Coverage | April 5, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Trends Driving Innovation in Retail

We present a wrap-up of Shoptalk 2023, with our top insights covering AI (artificial intelligence), Web3, personalization, shopper engagement and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023.

Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report

The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions

We explore the rates and impacts of online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free report is sponsored by 3DLOOK.

Event Coverage | March 29, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk 2023 Day Three: Web3—Spurring Change Across the Retail Chain

We present key insights from day three of Shoptalk 2023, covering Web3, luxury store experiences, the future of the retail landscape and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023.

Event Presentation | March 27, 2023 Premium

Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To Know

On March 26, 2023, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Shoptalk 2023. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

Analyst Corner | March 26, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take Off

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses recent ventures in drones, including from Amazon, IKEA and Walmart.

Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium

The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery Innovation

As consumer demand for convenience and speed in the last mile grows, we discuss the innovative delivery initiatives of leading US retailers Target and Walmart—covering drones, sortation centers and more.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and Automation

Robotics and automation will increasingly play an important role as retailers look to invest in technologies to deal with margin pressures amid inflationary pressure and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We present selected startups globally whose robotics technology solutions support brands and retailers in automating processes across selected categories.

Innovator Profile | March 16, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Factored Quality Streamlines Quality Control Across Global Supply Chains

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Factored Quality, a platform for streamlining quality control processes across brands’ global supply chains.

Analyst Corner | March 5, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Temu vs. Shein

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents a head-to-head comparison of cross-border marketplace Temu and fast-fashion player Shein, covering sustainability, supply chain and more.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Home-Improvement Market—Retailers Expand Their Online Offerings

We explore the US home-improvement sector’s recent online performance, as well as future e-commerce prospects and the online strategies of many major players and innovators, including Floor & Decor, Home Depot and Lowe’s.