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Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers.

Inclusive Beauty: Catering to Diverse Races and Ethnicities

As the population of the US grows increasingly diverse, there are opportunities for the beauty sector to serve underrepresented consumers from different races and ethnicities. We examine how brands and retailers are incorporating diversity into their strategic goals and the trends driving the race-inclusive movement in beauty.

Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US Retailers

Venture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions.