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Wholesale vs. DTC: Implications for US Department Stores as Apparel Brands Go Direct

Department stores have traditionally relied on the wholesale model to sell brands. This is now changing due to a rise in digital sales, brands choosing to sell through their own channels and a rise in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We explore these interconnected factors and their implications for US department stores. We analyze the selling models of major retailers Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom.

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Playbook: Evolving the Last Mile in the US

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies that US retailers can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the last mile, covering in-house logistics infrastructure, returns, sustainability, and technology for BOPIS and curbside pickup.

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Coresight Research x Inspectorio: Data-Driven Collaboration—The Missing Link to Achieving Operational Efficiency

Coresight Research and Inspectorio hosted an online event that brought together leaders from selected textile companies to discuss the use of data in ensuring operational efficiency in the supply chain. We present insights from the event, covering the benefits of digitalizing quality assurance and compliance processes and the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders across the supply chain.

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Insights from Aptos Engage Reimagined: Coresight Research Presents Eight Key Retail Trends Through 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the annual Aptos Engage Reimagined event on May 18, 2021. We offer insights from the session, in which Weinswig discussed the current US retail landscape and key retail trends for 2021—covering digital payments, last-mile logistics, livestreaming, sustainability and more.

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Coresight Research x January Digital: A Year of Agility—What Post-ish Covid-19 Consumer Behavior Looks Like Right Now

After one of the most turbulent years in retail history, 2021 is poised to again be defined by rapid shifts in consumer behavior in the second half of the year. In partnership with strategic consulting and media firm January Digital, we explore how US consumer habits and priorities are continuing to evolve, underscoring the need for agility in retail.

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