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Infographic | May 26, 2023 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023—Infographic: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose It

How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers, and why do they shop Amazon Fashion? This infographic presents highlights from our sixth annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 21, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Singles’ Day 2023—Opportunities in China and Worldwide

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses new and forthcoming research that helps retailers understand the Singles’ Day opportunity.

Insight Report | May 11, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping Festival

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival globally, is six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the festival in China, leveraging proprietary survey analysis on Chinese consumer behavior and preferences.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer Demand

In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space.

Insight Report | April 17, 2023 Premium

TikTok Shop: How Brands, Merchants and Creators Can Sell Products Directly on the Social Platform

The expansion of TikTok Shop indicates TikTok’s intent to pursue its e-commerce strategy in the US. We discuss what the shopping feature means for brands and retailers, covering how it works, the Affiliate Marketplace and retailer case studies.

Insight Report | April 6, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Shoptalk 2023 Highlights

In this Insights Video, our analysts present highlights from Shoptalk 2023, covering Web3, emerging channels, store experience, shopper engagement and more.

Deep Dive | April 5, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and Beyond

In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the performance and future prospects of online apparel and footwear sectors in France, Germany and the UK, as well as detail the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report

The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions

We explore the rates and impacts of online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free report is sponsored by 3DLOOK.

Event Coverage | March 28, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk 2023 Day Two: AI Takes Center Stage

We present key insights from day two of Shoptalk 2023, covering livestreaming, loyalty programs, sustainability, the store experience, applications of artificial intelligence and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023.

Infographic | March 28, 2023 Free Report

Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free Infographic

We present selected insights into online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by 3DLOOK.

Event Coverage | March 26, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners

Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2023. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition.

Infographic | March 16, 2023 Free Report

CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-Commerce—Free Infographic

We present selected insights into the current state of product imagery in e-commerce and the challenges that brands and retailers face when producing and managing product visuals, based on Coresight Research survey findings. We also examine CGI as a potential solution for next-generation visual merchandising to help brands navigate a competitive marketplace. This free infographic is sponsored by Nfinite.

Insight Report | March 13, 2023 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Food and Beverages Category Drives Online Growth Slowdown

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended January 22, 2023.

Insight Report | March 9, 2023 Premium

Innovator Profile: Gander Enables Brands To Engage with Online Shoppers via Integrated UGC Video

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Gander, developers of an end-to-end solution that enables brands to create and embed quality video UGC (user-generated content) on their websites.

Weinswig’s Weekly | March 5, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Temu vs. Shein

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents a head-to-head comparison of cross-border marketplace Temu and fast-fashion player Shein, covering sustainability, supply chain and more.