Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research

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Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Free Report

AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits Abound

Dive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board.

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.

Event Coverage | May 3, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk Europe 2023 Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—10 Innovators, Three Areas of Retail Disruption

We preview the Shoptalk Europe 2023 Startup Pitch competition, presenting the 10 participating technology innovators, which span three areas of retail disruption: marketing and new business models; new ways to engage consumers; and optimizing operations and sustainability. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023.

Deep Dive | January 16, 2023 Free Report

Five Retail Opportunities Amid Economic Uncertainty

We present five revenue-expanding opportunities that retailers can use to hedge against receding demand as US consumers adopt renewed caution amid economic uncertainty—covering livestreaming e-commerce, retail media and more. Selected sections of this free report are sponsored by buywith, LogicSource and XCCommerce.

Deep Dive | November 21, 2022 Free Report

Retail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies

We discuss five key merchandising challenges for retailers—leveraging proprietary survey findings—and present three key recommendations for retailers to succeed in retail merchandising and capitalize on their investments. This free report is sponsored by One Door.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Free Report

US Holiday Gifting 2022: Decoding Shopper Plans Amid Increasing Uncertainty

We discuss what shopping for gifts might look like in the 2022 holiday season. Leveraging a Coresight Research survey of US gift shoppers, we present key trends and consider how retailers can meet the expectations of value-oriented and budget-conscious shoppers while capitalizing on the still-growing gifting economy. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Infographic | September 19, 2022 Free Report

Retail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies—Infographic

We present selected insights into the current state of retail merchandising, covering challenges across key merchandising functions/areas and retailers’ plans for future investment, based on August 2022 Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by One Door.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022

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How US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail

We present the best path forward for mall operators, discuss the current state of US malls and shopping centers, and explore key shopper trends in the US. This free report is sponsored by Adeptmind.

Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper Convenience

Ensuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience

Convenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2022 Free Report

Unboxed: The $258 Billion US Corporate Gifting Opportunity

We explore the flurry of opportunities in the US corporate gifting market, leveraging findings from our recent surveys of corporate gift givers to assess changes in the market over the past year (including the impacts of the pandemic) and evaluate the future outlook of the corporate gifting market. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report

The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are Responding

After two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay.

Deep Dive | March 25, 2022 Free Report

Business Planning and Forecasting: Setting Up for Success Amid Rising Economic Volatility

We explore the current state of planning and forecasting processes in retail, including the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. We present three key strategies for businesses to succeed in a volatile environment, focusing on the use of external economic data, investments and planning systems. This free report is sponsored by Prevedere.

Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: The Metaverse

The infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse.

Deep Dive | January 25, 2022 Free Report

2022 US E-Commerce Tech Trends

We present 10 key US e-commerce trends for 2022 and beyond, and discuss what each of these trends means for brands and retailers. This report is sponsored by headless-commerce platform provider fabric.