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 28, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Day Two: AI Takes Center StageWe present key insights from day two of Shoptalk 2023, covering livestreaming, loyalty programs, sustainability, the store experience, applications of artificial intelligence and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Infographic | March 28, 2023 Free Report Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free InfographicWe present selected insights into online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by 3DLOOK. 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
Event Coverage | March 26, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersCoresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2023. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition. Read More
Infographic | March 16, 2023 Free Report CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-Commerce—Free InfographicWe present selected insights into the current state of product imagery in e-commerce and the challenges that brands and retailers face when producing and managing product visuals, based on Coresight Research survey findings. We also examine CGI as a potential solution for next-generation visual merchandising to help brands navigate a competitive marketplace. This free infographic is sponsored by Nfinite. Read More
Insight Report | March 13, 2023 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Food and Beverages Category Drives Online Growth SlowdownThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended January 22, 2023. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 9, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Gander Enables Brands To Engage with Online Shoppers via Integrated UGC VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Gander, developers of an end-to-end solution that enables brands to create and embed quality video UGC (user-generated content) on their websites. 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
Deep Dive | February 20, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: India E-Commerce—Online Adoption Expands to the HinterlandsThe e-commerce sector in India is expanding due to growing rapidly. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the size and trajectory of India’s online retail market and factors and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 4: Crocs Posts Strong Sales Momentum; Herbalife Sees Sales DeclinesThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from Crocs and Herbalife Nutrition. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve MarginsWe discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2023 Premium NRF 2023 Insights Sharing WebinarWe present our insights from NRF: Retail’s Big Show. We discuss business agility, purpose, technology, personalization and more. Read More
Event Coverage | January 25, 2023 Free Report NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—Business Agility, Purpose, Technology and Personalization Characterize Retail’s FutureWe present our insights from NRF: Retail’s Big Show. We discuss business agility, purpose, technology, personalization and more. Read More
