Sunny Zheng, Analyst

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Deep Dive | August 18, 2020 Premium

Retail Innovators: Apparel Technologies

The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five innovators in the apparel market: 3DLOOK, Obsess, Bold Metrics, Unmade and Myant. We discuss these industry players in the context of the technological innovations they are using to meet changing consumer demand in the apparel sector, including the influence of e-commerce and a heightened emphasis on remote and virtual services, as well as sustainability.

Insight Report | August 13, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #4—Smarter and Greener Warehousing

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss changes in retail warehousing needs and how technology solutions are helping to meet demand and optimize operations.

Company Profile | July 28, 2020 Premium

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) Company Profile

Kontoor Brands is a US-based retailer of denim, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company operates in more than 65 countries.

Insight Report | July 22, 2020 Premium

Livestreaming E-Commerce Takes Off in the US

China has a relatively mature livestreaming e-commerce market, but we are now also seeing momentum in the US as brands and retailers further explore the use of social media platforms to engage with consumers and boost sales. We discuss selected retailers’ and social media platforms’ moves into livestreaming e-commerce in the US and consider the impact of in-video checkout functionality and social media influencers on consumer shopping behavior.

Insight Report | July 21, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #3—Building a More Flexible and Cost-Efficient Manufacturing System after Covid-19

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss the implications of Covid-19 for retail manufacturing and the evolution of technology solutions to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve flexibility in supply chains.

Deep Dive | July 1, 2020 Premium

Five Trends Shaping Apparel Sourcing

The apparel sourcing industry is experiencing uncertainty due to unpredictable changes to tariffs and trade, the widespread coronavirus pandemic and fast-moving upgrades of technology in the supply chain. We outline five key apparel-sourcing trends and discuss how apparel retailers and brands can adapt to consumer expectations while controlling sourcing costs.

Insight Report | July 1, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #2—Demand Forecasting

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss the importance of demand forecasting in retail and the evolution of technology solutions to address pain points in the process.

Insight Report | June 29, 2020 Premium

VF Corporation: A Timeline of Key Events

This report explores the recent history of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies. We look at key events over the last three years, during which time the company has undergone restructuring but remained committed to its sustainability and responsibility strategy. We also provide a timeline of VF Corporation’s product offering changes, executive changes and expansion over the past decade.

Deep Dive | June 10, 2020 Premium

New Retail Models in the Global Apparel and Footwear Market

As part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by brands and retailers in the global apparel and footwear market, including ASOS and Macy’s. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to upgrade the shopping experience, providing extended options as part of the sharing economy and utilizing consumer data.

Insight Report | June 2, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #1—The Consumerization and Digitalization of Product Design

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss the consumerization and digitalization of product design, which will influence change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s.

Flash Report | May 12, 2020

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Target To Acquire Deliv’s Delivery Technology

Target is set to acquire technology from delivery services provider Deliv in May 2020. We outline Deliv’s capabilities and the benefits that its technology will offer Target, as well as discussing Target’s previous acquisitions in the delivery space.

Deep Dive | May 12, 2020 Premium

Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Full Report)

We analyze Amazon’s private-label offering, presenting key findings on the platform’s top brands and product price points. We explore the distribution of private labels by category, using our proprietary dataset of detailed information on over 20,000 products.

Flash Report | May 12, 2020

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Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our April 2020 analysis of Amazon’s private-label offering.

Insight Report | April 23, 2020 Premium

From Steak to Chicken: Coronavirus-Driven Downturn Likely To Prompt a Wave of Trading Down in US Grocery

The economic crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will likely lead to a surge in trading down in nondiscretionary retailing, with value becoming the key priority for US consumers. Shoppers are seeking cheaper options as they look to mitigate the impact of economic uncertainty. We explore this trend, using data from the Global Recession of 2007–2009 to inform our insights.

Insight Report | April 22, 2020 Premium

Search for Cost Cuts Could Prompt a Surge in Outsourcing amid Coronavirus Crisis

In response to the coronavirus crisis, we expect more companies to outsource key business functions to better manage their costs and minimize risk in a downturn economy. We discuss the key benefits of such a strategy for retailers and consider the business functions that can be outsourced.