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Event Coverage | March 25, 2022

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Preview: Shoptalk 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup Competition

Coresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the three panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Shoptalk 2022.

Innovator Profile | March 25, 2022 Premium

Innovator Profile: Calico Helps Brands Manage and Streamline Their Supply Chains

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Calico, a retail-technology software-as-a-service (Saas) company whose smart production management platform helps direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands streamline the supply chain management process.

Event Coverage | March 24, 2022 Premium

MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022: Entering the Metaverse, Understanding Chinese Consumers and Harnessing Influencers

We present key insights from MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022 on the latest global trends in marketing and e-commerce, with a focus on the metaverse, Chinese consumer trends and influencer marketing.

Innovator Profile | March 21, 2022 Premium

Innovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and Retailers

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company.

Innovator Profile | March 19, 2022

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Innovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and Demand

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks.

Innovator Profile | March 18, 2022 Premium

Innovator Profile: EcoCart Offsets Carbon Emissions in E-Commerce

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present EcoCart, a sustainability-focused e-commerce enablement company.

Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment

As the pandemic-led e-commerce surge continues, brands and retailers must innovate in their online operations to handle inventory management, order fulfillment and returns challenges. We present selected startups globally with innovative e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

Innovator Profile | March 16, 2022 Premium

Innovator Profile: ReUpp Promotes Sustainability Through Recommerce

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present ReUpp, an online platform that supports sustainability in retail by getting customers involved with recommerce at the time of first purchase.

Innovator Profile | March 15, 2022 Premium

Innovator Profile: Via.Delivery Optimizes Last-Mile Delivery To Make E-Commerce More Sustainable

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Via.Delivery, a retail-technology platform for online order delivery and pickup through retail chains.

Deep Dive | March 10, 2022 Premium

Sustainability in Sourcing: Greening Supply Chains Is More Critical Now Than Ever Before

We examine opportunities for greening in the retail supply chain, through the lens of Coresight Research’s proprietary environmental sustainability framework, EnCORE. We explore the challenges retailers could face in improving sustainability in sourcing and how they can resolve them.

Market Outlook | March 3, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Furniture and Home Improvement Retail in India—Pandemic-Driven Consumer Behavior Leads To Revival

Furniture and home improvement retail is experiencing a revival in India, due to pandemic-driven consumer behavior and market trends. We discuss market projections, drivers and themes we are watching including the rising popularity of rental services.

Market Outlook | March 2, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Footwear Specialists See a Resurgence

We analyze the resurgent US footwear specialty retail market, including four themes we are watching. Learn more about opportunities in specialty footwear.

Deep Dive | February 25, 2022 Premium

US Fashion Resale Market—A $26 Billion Retail Opportunity

The US fashion resale market will grow into a $26 billion opportunity in 2022. We examine the key factors impacting growth, both online and in the brick-and-mortar channel. We discuss the competitive landscape across six resale models and present three themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond.

Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium

International Department Stores’ Growth Strategies: Five Learnings for US Retailers

We present five strategies that US department store retailers can learn from international retailers to increase store and online traffic, expand their customer base and grow revenues in the pandemic-impacted environment.

Deep Dive | February 14, 2022 Premium

US Denim Market: An Inflection Point for Jeans as Skinny’s Dominance Fades

The US denim market bounced back in 2021 from a double-digit decline in 2020 and we expect to see further growth in 2022. We discuss growth estimates as well as the market’s competitive landscape, major drivers and key trends.