Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John Harmon John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses technology-focused highlights from the recent Shoptalk Spring 2025 conference, covering AI (artificial intelligence), GenAI (generative AI) and retail media. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Companies mentioned in this report include: Google, Meta, Postscript Other relevant research: Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Read all our coverage of the event here. More reports on AI in retail Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the building blocks of agentic AI. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward Effect
