Insight Report | April 9, 2020 Premium Faced with Weak Domestic Markets, It Is Time for Western Retailers and Brands To Join Singles’ Day 2020The coronavirus pandemic has had a global impact, and the retail industry has been hit hard. With many brands and retailers currently focusing on short-term survival, we look ahead to the opportunities that they could plan to leverage from the Singles’ Day shopping event on November 11, 2020. Read More
Insight Report | April 7, 2020 Premium AI in Retail: Accelerating Digital TransformationIn our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. This report discusses the growing adoption of AI in retail and beyond, and the state of global funding in AI startups over the past four years. We also outline recent industry developments in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Deep Dive | April 6, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: How Consumers Use Social Media for Shopping—OverviewWe discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. We also consider spending on discretionary categories and the impact of influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Insight Report | April 1, 2020 Premium AR and VR Technologies in Retail: New Applications in a Coronavirus WorldAugmented and virtual reality technologies provide opportunities for retailers to drive customer engagement and increase sales conversion. We discuss the steady growth of the reality technology market and consider the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on supply, demand and technology applications. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Where Social Media Users Shop and How Much They SpendWe discuss the shopping behavior of US consumers that use social media in the shopping journey, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore where consumers shop, away from social media, as well as their monthly spending behaviors. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping BehaviorWe discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of celebrities and influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping Behavior—InfographicWe explore the results of a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US social media users. This infographic focuses on how social media impacts the shopping behavior. Read More
Insight Report | March 16, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: InfographicWe explore the results of a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US social media users. This infographic focuses on how Instagram is used by US consumers as part of the shopping journey. Read More
Deep Dive | March 16, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and ShoppingWe discuss the use of Instagram by US shoppers, as part of our new report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use the photo- and video-sharing social platform to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of Instagram influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Flash Report | February 12, 2020 Register for Free Access Simon Property Group To Acquire Taubman Centers for $3.6 BillionOn February 10, 2019, Simon Property Group announced plans to acquire 80% of Taubman Realty in a deal valued at approximately $3.6 billion. Simon clearly sees value in Taubman: At $52.50 per share in cash, the deal represents a 51% premium to Taubman’s closing price on February 7. Read More
Event Coverage | January 15, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 3: Store Experiences, Consumer Data and Retail InnovationInsights from day 3 of the NRF Big Show in New York include the massive benefits of experiential shopping, using China as a consumer lab and leveraging data analytics to supercharge consumer insights. Read More
Event Coverage | January 14, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 2: Technology is the Key to Improving the Retail Customer ExperienceInsights from day 2 of the NRF Big Show in New York include leveraging advances in technology to enhance customer connections, drive smarter pricing strategies, use gamification to make shopping fun and integrate online with offline. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 1 Insights: The Digital Economy Is HereInsights from day 1 of the NRF 2020 Retail’s Big Show in New York include the value of increasing technology intensity, the changing nature of retail jobs and increasing connectedness. Today’s consumers have more choice than ever before, and that choice is enabled by the rapid rise of digital technologies. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2020 Register for Free Access RetailROI Super Saturday: Remarkable Retail and Digital TransformationAt RetailROI Super Saturday, retailers came together to discuss digital transformation and best practices for retail leadership. We present key insights from this year’s event, held on January 11, with a focus on remarkable retail and investments in technology. Read More
