Deep Dive | December 6, 2021 Free Report Pathway to Agility in Merchandising: Three Actions That Retailers Must Take in 2022Retailers face an uphill task of adapting to the new shopper’s changed preferences and shopping habits in the post-Covid era. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the importance of agility in merchandising and present three key actions that retailers must take in 2022 to achieve effective merchandising execution. This free report is sponsored by One Door. Read More
Deep Dive | November 30, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass CustomizationMass customization allows brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features of a product—allowing them to be more customer-centric to differentiate their offerings while still keeping costs closer to that of mass-produced products. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization, covering 3D printing, visualization and scanning, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2021 Free Report Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk. Read More
Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Free Report Unpacking Holiday Gifting: Shoppers’ Plans and Retail OpportunitiesE-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in gift shopping. We present survey analysis and insights into holiday shoppers’ plans for buying gifts, as well as shoppers’ pain points in digital gift purchasing. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Free Report Nexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54 Optimize Partner-Brand Stores: A Case StudyWe present a case study of how international retail fashion chain Factory 54 is resolving in-store merchandising challenges and optimizing store operations for its partner brands by partnering with technology solutions provider Nexite. Read More
Insight Report | October 27, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Three—Solving for Online Fulfillment ChallengesAlthough multichannel fulfillment services are attractive to customers, there are many challenges for retailers in offering these options. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore these challenges and identify how third-party logistics providers support retailers in successfully implementing and realizing the full benefits of mall-based fulfillment services. Read More
Innovator Profile | October 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms. Read More
Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey FindingsIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider. Read More
Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 Free Report Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?The Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. This free report is sponsored by strategic consulting and media firm January Digital. Read More
Deep Dive | October 6, 2021 Free Report Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost RevenueAmid a consumer shift to e-commerce, merchants can no longer neglect payment authorization failures. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we discuss how retailers perceive and handle the issue and present recommendations for how they can more effectively deal with payment authorization failures to recoup lost revenue. This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified. Read More
Insight Report | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery ExpensesRetailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services. Read More
Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch CompetitionOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment OpportunityLeveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model. Read More
Deep Dive | August 18, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-CommerceBrands and retailers worldwide are racing to add live, interactive video experiences into their marketing strategy to remain competitive in the digital channel. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities. Read More
