Insight Report | February 4, 2020 Premium AI in Retail: Computer Vision for In-Store Inventory ManagementIn our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. This report discusses how computer vision can be integrated into inventory management systems to bring benefits to retailers. Selected use cases illustrate that retailers are collaborating with technology providers to roll out computer vision applications. Read More
Insight Report | January 6, 2020 Premium Computer Vision and Visual Search: Transforming Retail Operations and the Shopping ExperienceThe retail industry has seen the rapid adoption of computer vision over the last few years. This transformative technology is enabling greater operational efficiency for retailers and is providing shoppers with new ways to explore products and interact with retailers and brands. Walmart is leading legacy retailers in the R&D of computer vision, while collaboration with emerging technology providers is a key adoption strategy for many retailers. Read More
Insight Report | December 24, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—LondonLondon retailers rise to the holiday challenge with innovative approaches to draw in and engage consumers for the 2019 holiday season. We’re seeing railway stations transform into shopping destinations, popups popping up and department stores offer a range of experiences. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2019 Free Report How Computer Vision Can Save Retailers from Costly In-Store Execution IssuesRetailers face a complex business environment in which strong in-store execution is key to delivering a consistent, high-quality shopping experience—which requires exceptional store operations management. Poor in-store execution can easily lead to issues such as infrequent stock replenishment, misplaced SKUs and non-compliance with planograms, prices and promotions. Read More
Insight Report | December 5, 2019 Premium Insights into Belgrade’s Innovation EcosystemWe discuss the nature and impact of the emerging technology innovation ecosystem of Belgrade in Serbia, which is evolving as a solid community of innovative companies and as a regional hub for the Balkans and Southeast Europe. The Coresight Research team visited Belgrade to talk with notable accelerators and startups, including one that applies blockchain technology in the food supply chain and another that helps retailers with staff training. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday InsightsOn November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Artificial Intelligence in RetailIn this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology startups that are providing AI solutions for the retail industry across the supply chain. Read More
Deep Dive | October 31, 2019 Premium How Robotics Is Transforming the Retail Value ChainLarge brands, retailers and technology companies have been teaming up to use robotics in retail, and have already tested and deployed them in production, warehousing and distribution, last-mile delivery and even in client-facing roles. Read More
Event Coverage | October 30, 2019 Register for Free Access The Day of Retail Professionals: Experience is The Future of RetailKey insights from the Day of Retail Professionals in Belgrade: experience is the future of retail, technology enables experiences and the shopping center will be an experience destination. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2019 Free Report How Data Analytics Is Driving Digital Transformation in RetailThe use of data analytics is powering digital transformation in retail, from supply chain and in-store inventory management to customer service and engagement. In this report, we offer key insights into the growing adoption of analytics by the retail sector. Read More
Event Coverage | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Tech. 2019: Technology Is Driving Consumer Centrism and Smart Consumption in RetailThe Coresight Research team attended Tech. 2019 in London on October 2–3. We present key insight from the event, which focused on the future of digital commerce and the technology driving it. Read More
Event Coverage | September 27, 2019 Register for Free Access Retail Innovation Now: “Servicification,” Digital Natives and the Changing Role of the Physical StoreThe Coresight Research team presents key insight from Retail Innovation Now, an event that took place in London on September 24, 2019, and focused on the trends that are reshaping retail for the future. Read More
Insight Report | September 24, 2019 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: The Internet of ThingsThe Internet of Things (IoT) improves retail operations and transforms the consumer shopping experience. This report continues our Retail-Tech Landscape series. It lists notable companies that are utilizing the IoT to provide applications focused around improving consumer engagement, measuring and analyzing shopper behavior and managing supply chains, inventory, store operations, payments and waste management. Read More
Deep Dive | August 18, 2019 Premium RFID and NFC in RetailRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) are key technologies to digitalize store operations and can be instrumental to facilitate omnichannel retail. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2019 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2019 Insights: EuropePrime Day 2019 started July 15 at midnight local time in the UK and eight other European markets and ran for 48 hours. Amazon offered Prime Day deals to shoppers in in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium and Austria. Read More