Insight Report | April 6, 2023 Premium Insights Video: Shoptalk 2023 HighlightsIn this Insights Video, our analysts present highlights from Shoptalk 2023, covering Web3, emerging channels, store experience, shopper engagement and more. Read More
Event Coverage | April 5, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Trends Driving Innovation in RetailWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization SolutionsWe 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. Read More
Event Coverage | March 29, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Day Three: Web3—Spurring Change Across the Retail ChainWe 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. Read More
Event Presentation | March 27, 2023 Premium Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To KnowOn 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 26, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take OffThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses recent ventures in drones, including from Amazon, IKEA and Walmart. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery InnovationAs 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and AutomationRobotics 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. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 16, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Factored Quality Streamlines Quality Control Across Global Supply ChainsAs 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 5, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Temu vs. SheinThis 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Home-Improvement Market—Retailers Expand Their Online OfferingsWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Beauty Market: Unique Brand Positioning and Expanded Partnerships Fuel GrowthWe discuss the growth and competitive landscape of DNVBs (digitally native vertical brands) in the US beauty market—including trends that brands are leveraging to better serve this market and capitalize on its opportunities. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 26, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Last-Mile Delivery Enters the MatrixThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the new Coresight Research Innovator Matrix report series, with the first installment evaluating players serving the last-mile delivery sector. Read More
Deep Dive | February 21, 2023 Premium Innovator Matrix: Last-Mile DeliveryThis is the first report in our new Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments. In this report, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US last-mile delivery sector, with areas of innovation including robotics, delivery management and warehousing. Read More
Event Coverage | February 16, 2023 Premium Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 8: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Technology To Drive Fashion in 2023A member of the Coresight Research team attended and spoke at Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 8, a day-long, invitation-only event held in New York City on February 7. We present key themes and ideas presented during the event. Read More
