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Event Coverage | May 29, 2024 Premium

Ahold Delhaize Strategy Day 2024: Growing Together—Targeting 4% Revenue CAGR Through 2028

We present highlights from Ahold Delhaize’s 2024 Strategy Day, including the growth models under the company’s new Growing Together business strategy, its implementation of technology and AI (artificial intelligence), and its targets through 2028.

Insight Report | May 29, 2024 Premium

RetailTech: Smart Carts—Turbocharged Self-Checkout on Wheels

From Amazon’s recent developments to opportunities in retail media, we discuss the renaissance of turbocharged self-checkout on wheels: smart carts.

Innovator Profile | May 22, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Rapid Delivery Analytics Closes the Data Gap Created by Delivery Apps

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch competition, we present Rapid Delivery Analytics, which provides CPG companies with a digital-shelf analytics platform specifically designed for mobile-first delivery services.

Innovator Profile | May 21, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Guac Uses AI To Predict Grocery Sales and Reduce Food Waste

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch competition, we present Guac, which uses AI (artificial intelligence) to precisely predict future grocery store sales, improving companies’ inventory management processes.

Innovator Profile | May 20, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Carbon Maps Address Crucial Environmental Concerns in the Food Industry

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Carbon Maps, which helps address the significant challenge of fragmented supply chains within the agriculture and food industry.

Deep Dive | May 2, 2024 Premium

How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Revealing Opportunities in Promotions and Private Label

CPG brands and grocery retailers are currently operating in a volatile environment, one that presents unique challenges and numerous opportunities. We discuss key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery landscape, using proprietary Coresight Research consumer survey data, as well as data from Circana and Placer.ai.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2024 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Demand Forecasting

The need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today. Catch up on demand-forecasting trends for retail and discover key technology solution providers in this field.

Deep Dive | April 16, 2024 Premium

US Retail Loyalty Programs: Decoding Consumer Behavior To Build Lasting Relationships

How can US brands and retailers gain a competitive edge in long-term customer loyalty? We analyze proprietary survey findings to uncover what US consumers want from loyalty programs, and discuss the opportunities for retailers to drive engagement and sales through AI (artificial intelligence), gamification, experiential rewards and more.

Event Presentation | April 5, 2024 Premium

Exploring Retail Media Network Opportunities in the Convenience Channel: Insights Presented at NACS State of the Industry Summit 2024

Delve into the expansive possibilities offered by retail media networks (RMNs) within the convenience channel. Read our insights, presented at the NACS State of the Industry Summit 2024, to uncover RMN opportunities for retailers and suppliers.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 3, 2024 Premium

Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Value Initiatives Take Center Stage Amid Waning Consumer Traffic

We explore the size and trajectory of the US foodservice market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance of online food delivery in the US, as well as the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2024 and beyond.

Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium

Data Dive: When Will US Grocery Unit Growth Turn Positive?

US grocery retailing has seen unit volume sales decline almost continuously, year over year, since early 2021. In this Data Dive, we review recent data and commentary on grocery CPG unit volume sales and provide our expectations on when we are likely to see an inflection point in growth.

Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium

Kroger-Albertsons Merger in Jeopardy as FTC Sues To Block the Deal

The FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We detail this development and its implications for national grocery chains, regional grocers and CPG suppliers.

Company Profile | February 23, 2024 Premium

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Company Profile

Costco is a US-based retailer of food and beverages, fuel, health and beauty products, general merchandise and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company operates stores in Australia, Canada, China, France, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Puerto Rico).

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 20, 2024 Premium

Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Navigating Structural Challenges, Mergers and Emerging Opportunities

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of US convenience store retailing, exploring its competitive landscape and key trends shaping the sector.

Deep Dive | February 15, 2024 Premium

Retail 2024: Top 10 Trends in Retail Technology

As part of the Coresight Research Retail 2024 series, we provide an overview of the retail-tech market and present 10 key technologies that we expect to be influential in retail in 2024.