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Innovator Profile | March 6, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Primis Enhances the Post-Purchase Journey for Brands and Customers

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Primis, whose tailored and sustainable strategies are helping e-commerce brands elevate the post-purchase experience to cultivate brand loyalty.

Innovator Profile | March 6, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Portless Streamlines Cross-Border Logistics with Direct Shipping Solutions

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Portless, whose direct shipping solutions simplify cross-border logistics for e-commerce brands.

Innovator Profile | March 5, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Raleon’s AI-Powered Solution Optimizes Loyalty Programs To Enhance Customer Engagement

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Raleon, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered solution enables merchants to optimize their loyalty programs and enhance customer engagement.

Innovator Profile | March 5, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Optiversal Uses Generative AI To Create E-Commerce Content That Resonates with a Brand’s Audience

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Optiversal, whose generative AI (artificial intelligence)-driven platform enables e-commerce companies to create keyword-optimized content that resonates with their audience.

Insight Report | March 5, 2024 Free Report

E-Commerce for the Modern Consumer: Building Trust in a Digital Age

Gain a competitive edge in e-commerce! Leveraging proprietary survey analysis, we delve into the friction points that translate to shopper journey abandonment, explore how brands and retailers can cultivate loyalty in the digital age, and discuss the importance of the human touch in online shopping. Dive into our critical insights to learn how to meet the expectations of the modern consumer, enhance shopper engagement and boost customer lifetime value.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 4, 2024 Premium

Research Preview: Market Navigator—UK Retail and E-Commerce

We offer an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the UK retail market including e-commerce. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the growth trajectory of retailers’ revenues, and explore the competitive landscape.

Event Presentation | February 22, 2024 Premium

Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and Temu

We present the fundamentals of Chinese e-commerce leaders Shein and Temu, covering their business models, supply chains and technologies. Explore the companies’ development timelines and uncover key insights into the factors driving their success. We also reveal 10 essential actions for retailers to take to rival Shein and Temu, spanning marketing, logistics and more.

Insight Report | February 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 2: Alibaba, Amazon and CVS See Strong Sales Growth; Under Armour Witnesses Weak Demand

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 11, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, CVS, Ralph Lauren and Tapestry.

Event Coverage | February 1, 2024 Premium

Key Retail-Tech Themes at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Partnerships, GenAI, RFID and Sustainability

Coresight Research attended NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, hosted by the National Retail Federation. We present retail-tech-related highlights and themes from all three days of the conference, covering technology partnerships, GenAI, RFID and sustainability.

| January 30, 2024

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Navigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Retail Operations Amid Margin Pressure

Dive into the strategies and challenges of cost and margin management in the retail sector through the lens of digital transformation technologies. We examine the current state of the retail industry and how digital technologies can address the issues of cost control and margin optimization.

Deep Dive | January 30, 2024 Free Report

Navigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Retail Operations Amid Margin Pressure

In this report, we delve into the strategies and challenges of cost and margin management in the retail sector through the lens of digital transformation technologies, examining the current state of the retail industry and how digital technologies can address the issues of cost control and margin optimization.

Event Presentation | January 23, 2024 Premium

China Retail Unveiled: In-Depth Insights Presented at FIRA 2024 Annual Meeting

From personalization to omnichannel to supply chain, we offer insights on the keys to success in China’s retail market. Read our full presentation from the Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA) Annual Meeting 2024 to understand the market’s growth trajectory and critical opportunities.

Event Coverage | January 16, 2024 Premium

Day Two at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Supply Chains and Sustainability Take Center Stage

We present highlights from the second day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering the importance of supply chain transformation, sustainability practices, omnichannel experiences and workforce planning in the evolving retail landscape.

Event Coverage | January 15, 2024 Premium

Day One at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Building Community and Leveraging Technology Drives Retail Success

We present highlights from the first day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering community building through live commerce, data-driven customer experiences, sustainability and more.

Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium

The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and Stakeholders

Online retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall.