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Insight Report | May 31, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns

The pandemic-driven acceleration in e-commerce presents huge opportunity for retailers but has also given rise to challenges in inventory management, order fulfillment and returns. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations and thus enhance the overall customer experience, as well as manage returns.

Event Coverage | May 28, 2021

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Insights from Aptos Engage Reimagined: Coresight Research Presents Eight Key Retail Trends Through 2021

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the annual Aptos Engage Reimagined event on May 18, 2021. We offer insights from the session, in which Weinswig discussed the current US retail landscape and key retail trends for 2021—covering digital payments, last-mile logistics, livestreaming, sustainability and more.

Event Presentation | May 25, 2021 Premium

ICSC Virtual ReCon Total Store Value: Retail 2021—Global Trends

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the global trends for retail in 2021 that fall under five umbrellas.

Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium

ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand Sales

The Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals.

Insight Report | April 13, 2021

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Sustainability Insights: The Hidden Costs of Retail Returns

Retail returns are looming large in the executive suite at many retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. In this free report, sponsored by Newmine, we discuss the costs—financial and environmental—of retail returns. Using Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, we explore how retailers can minimize returns and thus address their impact on the environment while improving profits.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market

In this Think Tank, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability. We present market analysis and discuss heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers. This report provides an overview of selected textiles and considers three notable innovators—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS. We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling.

Event Presentation | April 6, 2021 Premium

Coresight Connect: 2021 Brings a Heightened Focus on Climate Change in Retail

Coresight Research discusses how implementing goals and actions that align with the elements under our EnCORE framework for environmental sustainability in retail, retailers and brands can lower their carbon footprint and thus reduce their impact on climate change—which should support them in attracting and retaining new customers and investors.

Insight Report | March 17, 2021 Premium

Adidas Investor Day 2021: “Own the Game” Strategy Focuses on Brand Credibility, Consumer Experience and Sustainability

The Coresight Research team attended the Adidas virtual Investor Day 2021. We present key insights from the event, covering the company’s performance in 2020 and the three initiatives central to its “Own the Game” strategy moving forward.

Market Outlook | March 10, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for 2021 and Beyond

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the recovery of the apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including a shift to DTC, the importance of sustainability and the rise of athleisure.

Insight Report | March 4, 2021 Premium

Sustainability Insights: 2021 Brings a Heightened Focus on Climate Change in Retail

Climate change is a global issue that is seeing increased interest from investors, customers and employees alike. We discuss developments in environmental sustainability efforts globally, as well as how retailers can address their impact on climate change in the supply chain.

Event Presentation | February 10, 2021 Premium

Coresight Connect: Top 10 Takeaways from CES 2021 and NRF 2021—Presentation

On February 9, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted an exclusive Coresight Connect event for Coresight Research premium subscribers. Our analysts presented key insights from two of the biggest events in the retail industry: CES and NRF. The top 10 takeaways we dive into in this presentation include personalization in customer engagement, the benefits of data integration for retailers, technology-driven ways of reimagining the store, and more.

Innovator Profile | February 8, 2021

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Innovator Profile: Savitude Leverages AI To Streamline Design

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Savitude, a provider of digital ideation and design solutions that leverages analytics and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of fashion design while enabling designers to continue expressing their creativity. This free report is sponsored by Savitude.

Deep Dive | February 2, 2021

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Retail 2021: Global Trends

We present our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021, which fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this free report, our analysts outline their predictions, as well as the details and impacts of each trend on various retail sectors and regions.

Event Coverage | January 29, 2021

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Coresight Research x Blue Yonder: Supporting the Customer Journey—Learn from Covid-19 To Build a Resilient Retail Supply Chain

On January 26, 2021, Coresight Research and Blue Yonder hosted a virtual mini conference, “Supporting the Customer Journey: Localization for Speed to Market and Flexibility,” which brought together leaders from top retailers and organizations to explore fast-changing consumer demand and shifting market conditions. This free report provides eight key insights from the mini conference, covering nearshoring strategies, inventory management, sustainability, last-mile delivery and more.

Event Coverage | January 20, 2021

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NRF 2021 Day Four: The Importance of Transparency in the Supply Chain; Optimizing the Online Shopping Experience

NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day four of the event, which focused on the importance of a strong supply chain in enabling better supplier-retailer communication and facilitating reliable last-mile delivery. The benefits of optimizing the online shopping experience by increasing personalization also emerged as a key theme.