Event CoverageShoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail Disruption Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadIt’s almost time for Shoptalk Europe 2024! We preview the Startup Pitch, which will take place on the first day of this year’s event. We provide details on the competition’s format and judging panel, as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Discover retail solutions spanning analytics and insights, AI (artificial intelligence), customer engagement and loyalty, and retail operations! Which startups do you think will win Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice? Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024. Other relevant research: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Europe 2024: Reimagining The Future of Retail You can download an Innovator Profile for each company here. All Coresight Research coverage of emerging technology Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Singles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and Wellness
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner—Increasing Consumer-Centricity and Personalization in US Healthcare, with Swarooprani Muralidhar Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research May 26, 2024 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. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out. This week, Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research, discusses the consumerization of US healthcare. Explore the market’s increasing consumer-centricity and personalization, including the rise of hybrid healthcare models and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) virtual health services. Other relevant research: Market Navigator: US Healthcare Retail 2024: Top 10 Trends in US Healthcare Market Navigator: US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailers Generative AI for US Retail Pharmacies and Healthcare AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Four Applications, Countless Benefits All our reports on GenAI in retail. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s, which discussed the state of consumer financial health in the US. 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. From US consumer sentiment to retail sales figures for the US and Japan, discover key data points we are watching in week 21 of 2024. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: The Latest on Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights The Coresight Research Market Sizes Databank May 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Growth To Slow Slightly Before Improving Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Downward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicSentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsChinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted Spending2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin Pressure
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 21: Superdrug Announces UK Store Expansion Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst May 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK: 2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies: 2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Bluemercury, Bulgari, Clarks, The Food Warehouse, Gabe’s, Macy’s, Marks & Spencer, Superdrug, Walmart Other relevant research: The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 year to date (YTD); for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—InfographicInnovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food Innovation
Insight ReportMay 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Growth To Slow Slightly Before Improving Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook (formerly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales) series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. This report analyzes the latest available data as of May 20, 2024. Data in this research report include: Proprietary Coresight Research projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months 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 Other relevant research: April 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Sales Growth Continues; Home-Improvement Retailers Rebound April 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Disposable Income The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Dragonfruit AI Transforms Video Surveillance Data into Essential Insights Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Dragonfruit AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Holiday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data GraphicThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel Growth
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Veesual Enhances the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Veesual! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingInnovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media Syndication
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Raspberry AI Uses GenAI To Streamline the Fashion Design Process Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Raspberry AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Rapid Delivery Analytics Closes the Data Gap Created by Delivery Apps Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Rapid Delivery Analytics! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?US CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce Slowdown
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: PSYKHE AI Optimizes the Online Product Discovery Process with AI Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present PSYKHE AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Pixyle AI Enriches the Product Data Provided by Online Fashion Companies Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Pixyle AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Spikes and Beauty Sales Growth Jumps, Driven by Prime Day and Competing July 2025 Sales EventsAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet Naik
Deep DiveThe Latest on Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on May 13, 2024. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Avoidance of public places, by type of public place Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Revealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights reports The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsConsumer Sentiment Climbs from July Trough, as Tariff Truce Extended: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicUnlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and Retailers
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q24, Week 4: Alibaba and Walmart Report Sales Increases; The Home Depot and Under Armour See Sales Declines Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 21, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report first-quarter 2024 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 19, 2024, across five sectors: apparel and footwear, e-commerce, food and grocery, home and home-improvement, and mass merchandisers. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, The Home Depot, JD.com, Under Armour, Walmart, Weis Markets Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 3: Crocs and Coty See Sales Growth; Floor & Decor, Tapestry and Others See Sales Decline Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales Declines Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales Declines 4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday Season Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowAnalyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonThe Next Frontier of Commerce
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Pi-xcels Eliminates Paper Receipts While Engaging Brick-and-Mortar Shoppers Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 21, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Pi-xcels! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Loyalty Games Engages Younger Consumers with Loyalty-Focused Mobile Games Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 21, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Loyalty Games! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRF
