Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in E-Commerce: Opportunities To Accelerate GrowthAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by major e-commerce players in China and the US, including Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss how online platforms are using technologies to improve the shopping experience, implementing extended features such as dropshipping and alternative payment options, helping brands to adopt consumer-to-manufacturer business models and launching creative initiatives to extend their reach to customers. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Free Report Best Practices for Using Data To Futureproof RetailRetail has been undergoing seismic shifts in the last decade that have upended decades-old norms and created an entire new sets of often challenging customer expectations. The good news it, the same technology that has created these challenges also offers solutions. Read More
Flash Report | February 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Salesforce Co-CEO Block To Step Down; Salesforce To Acquire Vlocity for $1.33 Billion in Cash, Reports 4Q20 and Raises FY21 GuidanceFor fiscal 4Q20, Salesforce reported on February 25, 2020 that it beat the consensus estimate for adjused EPS and raised FY21 guidance. In addition, the company announced the stepping down of Co-CEO Keith Block, as well as its acquisition of cloud and mobile software provider Vlocity. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Google Cloud Acquires Mainframe-Migration Company CornerstoneGoogle Cloud’s acquisition of mainframe-migration company Cornerstone is the latest move by Google to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing Cloud business. This is the company’s second acquisition this month, demonstrating its efforts to compete with Microsoft for the #2 spot in the ranking of top cloud service providers. Read More
Deep Dive | February 25, 2020 Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for CommunicationOur Coresight Matrix evaluates technology leaders and emerging players in the fast-growing AI software for communication segment. Read More
Event Coverage | February 24, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the Hype Innovation Showcase: Sustainability and Technology Key to the Future of Physical RetailKey themes from the Hype Innovation Showcase, The Future of the Store: Sustainability & Supply Chain, included sustainability and technology. We discuss insights from the event and provide an overview of participating startup companies. Read More
Event Coverage | February 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from Walmart’s 2020 Investment Community MeetingWalmart held its 2020 investor day in New York, outlining ambitious plans to move into healthcare and profiling the secrets to success in China and India. In both markets, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions. Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2020 Premium RetailTech: How Salesforce Has Become a Juggernaut in Retail TechnologyTwo decades ago, several Oracle employees left to found their own retail technology startup. Now, Salesforce dominates the cloud-based space, offering a variety of cutting-edge solutions to help retailers integrate online and offline. Read More
Flash Report | February 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in ChinaWith the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods—including drones—as well as the “shared staff” concept being pursued by major supermarket chains. Read More
Flash Report | February 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Google Cloud Closes $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Analytics Company LookerGoogle Cloud’s $2.6 billion acquisition of analytics company Looker shows how the company is working hard to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing cloud business. The company has been developing its own capabilities but also using acquisitions to more quickly move into new service areas. Read More
Insight Report | February 3, 2020 Premium Retail in 2030: Lean, Spectacular, Transparent and FrictionlessThe last decade was a time of tremendous upheavel in retail. We lay out our vision of what retail will look like in 2030. Look for continued but slowly abating store closures, new smaller formats and far more experiential offerings. Read More
Insight Report | January 31, 2020 Premium Payment Technology: What We Saw at the NRF 2020 Big ShowRetail technology is moving in leaps and bounds, promising a variety of new features and abilities such as cashless stores. This report looks at select new technologies, and some of the challenges they may face. Read More
Question of the Week | January 27, 2020 Free Report What Will Be the Big Retail-Tech Startup Trends of 2020?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Will Be the Big Retail-Tech Startup Trends of 2020? Read More
Insight Report | January 23, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: AI Underpins CES Product Launches from Samsung, LG and L’OréalEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on some of the product launches we saw at CES 2020, including AI-driven technology from Samsung and L’Oréal. Read More
Event Coverage | January 23, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Workshop: Technology and Innovation Enable TransformationInsights from the NRF Big Show supply chain and logistics workshop. We’re seeing technology enabling whole new business processes and customer services, and companies forming alliances to leverage one another’s tech strengths. Read More
