Insight Report | September 6, 2021 Premium Indian Startup Funding in 2021 Already Surpasses 2020 Total, Heralding a Record Year for the EcosystemThe Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing a record year, with funding already surpassing totals levels from 2020 or any year prior. We examine key startups that are attracting funding and analyze the recent performance of startups by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater DiversityWe assess the rapidly evolving US online grocery-delivery market, which has been impacted by changing consumer expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss disruptive new players in the fulfillment landscape and the challenges facing retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer RetreatConsumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Insight Report | September 3, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Shows Continued Strong RecoveryThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss the continued recovery in consumer spending on apparel in July 2021, as pandemic restrictions ease. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices SurgeAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment OpportunityLeveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Scarcities Loom, Factory Shutdowns Force Supply Reallocation and Foam Shortage Impacts Home SectorAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of labor scarcities, foam shortages and factory shutdowns in Vietnam. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2021 Premium Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer ExpectationsContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers. Read More
Event Presentation | August 10, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Leaders Circle: Demand Forecasting and On-Demand ManufacturingWe discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale. Read More
Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 19% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in June 2021The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in June 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021The outlook for US retail in the 2021 holiday season looks promising despite ongoing economic and health challenges. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021In our new Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of semiconductor and packaging material shortages, as well as port blockages. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2021 Premium RetailTech: CRM Software—It’s All About the CustomerAs part of our RetailTech report series, we discuss CRM (customer relationship management) software, a powerful fundamental technology that enables retailers and other enterprises to automate and manage the entire sales and customer-support process. Read More
