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Deep Dive | May 6, 2024 Free Report

Rethinking Last-Mile Delivery: Building Customer-Centric Retail Experiences

We explore the scale of the last-mile delivery opportunity in the US, diving into the major challenges and gaps, and uncovering what customers seek from last-mile delivery experiences. Gain critical insights into how brands and retailers can create positive, customer-centric delivery experiences that build loyalty and drive profitability.

Event Presentation | April 30, 2024 Premium

The AI Revolution: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation—Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2024

How is AI (artificial intelligence) revolutionizing the retail industry? Read our full presentation from the NACDS Annual Meeting 2024 to discover AI’s potential and actionable strategies to harness AI effectively.

Infographic | April 29, 2024 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024—Infographic: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear Retailer

How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers? This infographic presents key survey findings from our Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024 research report.

Event Coverage | April 8, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Wrap-Up: AI “Hype” and Back to Retail Basics—Loyalty, Physical Stores and More

We present our top insights from Shoptalk 2024, spanning technology innovation, brand growth, the consumer, retail experiences and retail media.

Event Coverage | March 21, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Day Four: Innovation for Innovation’s Sake?

We present insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering innovation implementation, shoppable video, the role of the physical store in the future of retail, retail media and more.

Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium

Zalando Strategy Update 2024: Now Targeting 15% of Europe’s Fashion Market

We present insights from online fashion giant Zalando’s strategy update in March 2024. What are the company’s B2C and B2B strategies and 2028 targets? Read highlights from its management presentations to find out, and discover our take on the positioning of Zalando in Europe’s fashion market.

Event Coverage | March 20, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Day Three: A Thoughtful Approach to GenAI; Retail Innovation in China

We present insights from day three of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) implementation, focus areas for success in the China market, the future of retail media, and more.

Event Presentation | March 19, 2024 Premium

Retail Industry Analysis: What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?

What can Western retailers learn from the success of Chinese e-commerce companies Shein and Temu? This presentation delves into the evolution and business strategies of these two giants.

Event Coverage | March 19, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Day Two: A Triad of Trends—Personalization, Innovation and Collaboration

We present insights from day two of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering AI (artificial intelligence), collaboration, innovation, loyalty programs, personalization and more.

Event Coverage | March 18, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 Day One: Game-Changing AI, Multi-Benefit Associate Apps and the Keys to Success for Retail Media (Not for the Faint-Hearted)

We present insights from the first day of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering AI opportunities, associate enablement, brand building, retail media and more.

Event Coverage | March 18, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners

Which retail-technology innovators won the Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition? Find out and read highlights from each presentation in this recap report.

Event Presentation | March 18, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To Know

On March 17, 2024, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Shoptalk 2024. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

Event Coverage | March 11, 2024 Free Report

Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail Disruption

We preview the Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, providing details on the event’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

Event Presentation | March 8, 2024 Premium

Fashionomics: Mapping Consumer Sentiment and Trends—Insights Presented at the AAFA Executive Summit 2024

From supply chain logistics to tech-enabled seamless shopping experiences, we paint a global picture of retail today, with a focus on China, India, the Middle East and Africa, and the UK and Europe. Read our full presentation from the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit.

Insight Report | March 7, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Two Boxes Enables Efficient, Intelligent and Environmentally Friendly Returns Management

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Two Boxes, which is streamlining retail returns operations through strategic partnerships with third-party logistics providers, with a focus on environmental sustainability.