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The Leading Edge of Storytelling: Insights from Shoptalk Spring 2025 | Day Two Uncover key takeaways from the second day of Shoptalk Spring 2025! As the morning sessions came to an end, we offered an in-depth analysis of critical themes covering the future of marketing—from understanding the consumer to storytelling to building communities. Dive into the latest trends, challenges and innovations steering the future of retail, from emotional engagement to immersive digital communities. As a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, Coresight Research is bringing you exclusive access to insights from the event, helping retailers navigate the complexities of today’s market with data-driven strategies. Get your copy of this FREE REPORT. Link in the comments below. We will update this report with additional insights from the afternoon sessions, so be sure to check the link again tomorrow for more on the latest trends in retail. You can also access our full coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025: https://lnkd.in/gD88bUF2 #Shoptalk #CoresightatShoptalk #ShoptalkSpring #DigitalCommerce #GenAI

At Shoptalk Spring 2025, during the session titled "Generational Research: Points of View on Gen Alpha and Gen X," Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP and Chief Advisor at Circana, shared crucial insights around the importance of aggregating real-time, multi-source data signals to create demand-sensing feedback loops. “You can’t wait three months for a quarterly review anymore,” explained Lyons Wyatt. “By then, the trend has passed.” The session, which also featured Holden Bale, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Merkle, and was emceed by Ben Miller, VP, Original Content and Strategy, at Shoptalk, explored how younger generations are shaping the future of shopping and how retailers can stay ahead in the ever-changing retail landscape. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Catch up on critical insights in our daily coverage of the event. Link in the comments below. #ShoptalkSpring #CoresightatShoptalk #GenAlpha #GenZ #RetailTrends

The Retaili$tic Podcast: The Data and Tech Driving Unified Commerce, Retail’s Next Era In our latest episode, Manik Bhatia, Head of Cobranded Research at Coresight Research, unpacks the evolution from omnichannel to unified commerce—a shift that’s redefining retail. Manik explores how integrating retail channels enhances the customer journey and why breaking down data silos is no longer optional. From the growing influence of mobile apps and social commerce to the significance of data integration and operational efficiency in retail, this episode delivers actionable insights to support successful unified commerce strategies, from the supply chain to front-end operations. ?? Tune in to Retaili$tic today! Plus, discover technology companies globally that provide unified commerce solutions with the "Retail-Tech Landscape: Unified Commerce" from Coresight Research. Links in the comments below. #RetailisticPodcast #UnifiedCommerce #RetailInnovation #RetailTech

?? Announcing the Winners of the Shoptalk Spring 2025 "Shark Reef" Startup Pitch! ?? After an electrifying competition showcasing various groundbreaking retail innovations, we're thrilled to reveal the standout startups that captured the top honors this year: Judges' Choice Award: Sotira impressed our panel with its platform to help brands and retailers monetize their overstocks. Audience Choice Award: PlayAbly captivated attendees with its ability to help companies create unique games that increase engagement and sales. A heartfelt congratulations to both winners for their innovative contributions to the retail market! We extend our gratitude to all participating startups for sharing their visionary solutions, and to the esteemed judging panel: ???? Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, CEO & Founder, Coresight Research (Emcee & Lead Judge) ???? Anna Barber, Partner, M13 ???? Matthew Nichols, Partner, Commerce Ventures ???? Jelena Zec, Partner, Citi Ventures #Shoptalk #RetailInnovation #Startups #CoresightatShoptalk #ShoptalkSpring

Coresight Research at Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day 2 As the research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, Coresight Research is here to guide you through the most impactful sessions, helping you stay focused on the insights that matter most across retail and technology. Read this article to find out which sessions we’ll be watching closely today! #CoresightatShoptalk #ShoptalkSpring #RetailTech #Shoptalk

Following an exciting first round of the Shoptalk Spring 2025 Shark Reef Startup Pitch, six standout startups have emerged as finalists—each pushing the boundaries of innovation in the retail tech space. These six companies are advancing to Round Two, taking place today! Congratulations to the Finalists: ?? Big Sur AI ?? Lica World ?? RetailReady ?? PlayAbly ?? Shopeaks ?? Sotira Our CEO and Founder, Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, will lead a powerhouse judging panel featuring: ?? Anna Barber, Partner at M13 ?? Matthew Nichols, Partner at Commerce Ventures ?? Jelena Zec, Partner at Citi Ventures Which startups will come out as champions? Stay tuned for our coverage on coresight.com. Wishing all the finalists the very best today! #ShoptalkSpring #CoresightatShoptalk #RetailInnovation #Startup #RetailLeadership

Creating Value Is Critical to Success: Insights from Shoptalk Spring 2025 | Day One Uncover key takeaways from the start of the first day of Shoptalk Spring 2025! As the morning sessions came to an end, we offered an in-depth analysis of critical themes including curated product assortments, retail hospitality, retail media and much more! Dive into the latest trends, challenges and innovations steering the future of retail, from tech-enabled experiences to commerce intelligence. As a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, Coresight Research is bringing you exclusive access to insights from the event, helping retailers navigate the complexities of today’s market with data-driven strategies. Get your copy of this FREE REPORT. Link in the comments below. We will update this report with additional insights from the afternoon sessions, so be sure to check back tomorrow for more on the latest trends in retail.?You can also access our full coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025: https://lnkd.in/gD88bUF2 #Shoptalk #CoresightatShoptalk #ShoptalkSpring #RetailMedia #NextGenerationSearch Rocquan Lucas

Coresight Research Lowers Retail Sales Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context Our "March 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook" report is packed with data-driven insights and projections that help retailers make informed decisions in a complex economic environment. This report answers key questions—from what’s driving the recent slowdown in US retail sales to how housing and interest rates are impacting big-ticket categories. We also cover shifts in consumer sentiment and consider the risks and opportunities that lie ahead. Data in this research report include: ? Our projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months ? Proprietary survey data on consumer sentiment in the US ? US actual retail sales versus model-predicted sales ? US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate ? US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees ? US annualized real disposable income per capita If you're navigating inventory planning, pricing strategies or capital decisions, this report is essential. Premium subscribers can access the full report. Link in the comments below. #USretail #EconomicOutlook #RetailForecast #CoresightInsights

At Shoptalk Spring 2025, during the session "Rapid Fire: Retail Technologies that Rock," panelists had just a few minutes to discuss the latest retail technologies and how they are impacting their companies. We were particularly intrigued by the debate on pricing automation—some see it as a crucial lever for optimizing margins, while others fear “alienating” customers with fluctuating price points. Overall, the insights provided by Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer, Nestlé Purina North America; Ron Ijack, Chief Technology Officer, Knix; and Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Wayfair, underscored that advanced, AI (artificial intelligence)-driven technologies are undeniably transforming retail, many companies are proceeding with caution due to issues around customer trust, data ownership and brand reputation. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Catch up on critical insights in our daily coverage of the event. Link in the comments below. #ShoptalkSpring #CoresightatShoptalk #RetailTechnology #AI #PricingAutomation

"Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competitors and Winners Over the Years Coresight Research is proud to be a longstanding research partner of the annual Shoptalk conference in Las Vegas—where retail leaders, brands and tech innovators come together to shape the future of commerce. Each year, the spotlight shines on the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition, where 12 cutting-edge startups present breakthrough solutions to some of retail’s most pressing challenges. Our CEO and Founder, Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, emcees the event and leads the expert judging panel. In our latest "Retail-Tech Landscape," we present the the “Shark Reef” competitors and winners since the Startup Pitch event first launched in 2016. Who will take home Audience Choice and Judges’ Choice in 2025? Stay tuned to https://hubs.la/Q03dkVvl0 to find out. #RetailTech #Innovation #ShoptalkSpring #Startup #CoresightatShoptalk