InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 16, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. This week, we highlight recently published sales data from Amazon and retail-technology trends to watch in 2024. 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:Sentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store Estate
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 7: Pandora Announces Store Expansion Plans Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst February 16, 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: Pandora, Primark 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:Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate Enablement
Insight ReportJanuary 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates; Health Stores and Nonstore Retailers Continue To Show Solid Growth Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in January 2024, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), January 2023–January 2024 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, January 2024 and December 2023 Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. 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:AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John Mercer
Insight ReportRetail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout Challenges and a Rise in Shoplifting Offenses Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US, the UK and the Netherlands. We discuss a rise in shoplifting offenses, a new task force to combat theft, and more. Data in this research report include: Recent police-recorded shoplifting offenses in England and Wales Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Avery Dennison, Co-op, Destiny USA, Flock Safety, Jumbo, Schnucks Other relevant research: Read the previous report in the Retail Shrink and ORC series. RetailTech: Leading-Edge Loss Prevention—Tackling Theft and Fraud Through RFID, Video Surveillance and More—a free report, sponsored by Sensormatic Retail Challenges Drive Edge Technology Investment—a free report, sponsored by VMware Retail-Tech Landscape: Loss Prevention Watch our Insights Video for more insights from our analysts on loss prevention. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer FocusUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store EnergyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus
Deep DiveRetail 2024: Top 10 Trends in Retail Technology John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research February 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail 2024 series of reports looks ahead to the prospects for retail in 2024, exploring key trends by geography (namely, the US, the UK, China and India) and sector. We will also discuss trends in healthcare and technology. In this report, we provide an overview of the retail-tech market and present 10 key technologies that we expect to be influential in retail in 2024—with discussion of what we think is significant today and what will be important in the year ahead. Key topics include generative AI (artificial intelligence), Web3-enabled supply chains, loss prevention, edge computing, food waste and more! Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Avery Dennison, Diebold Nixdorf, Honeywell, JCI, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Panasonic, Qualcomm, Salesforce, SAP, Snowflake, Zebra Technologies Other relevant research: Retail 2024: US E-Commerce Technology Trends Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: Ebook All our coverage of generative AI Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its FootprintPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 2: Alibaba, Amazon and CVS See Strong Sales Growth; Under Armour Witnesses Weak Demand Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 13, 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 fourth-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 11, 2024, across five sectors: apparel and footwear, beauty, drugstores, e-commerce and luxury. 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, Amazon, Coty, CVS Health, Estée Lauder, Ralph Lauren, Tapestry, Under Armour, VF Corporation Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Clorox and Walgreens Report Strong Results; Columbia Sportswear Sees Sales Decline 3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic Uncertainty The Coresight 100 list 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: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Who Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Company ProfilePrada S.p.A (SEHK: 1913) Company Profile Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 13, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready Commerce
Deep DiveConsumers Report Strong Financial Health: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 13, 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 February 5, 2024. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ levels of unsecured debt and expectations of financial windfalls Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation 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: 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:Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 StoresHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data Graphic
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Navigator: US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailers—A Strong Focus on Healthcare Expansion in 2024 and Beyond Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research February 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadEach Market Navigator report offers an in-depth, data-rich view of a retail, consumer or technology sector and is packed with data on sectors, segments, companies and consumers. Our analysts discuss at greater length the sector themes they are observing and the insights they are forming on their markets. We intend these definitive guides to serve as points of reference to those in the retail ecosystem, guiding readers’ strategic decision-making and assisting them in tapping opportunities and navigating disruption in retail and adjacent industries. In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores drugstore and pharmacy retailers operating in the US. Dive in today to gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market and explore the competitive landscape. You will discover key insights about market factors, consumer behavior and preferences—based on proprietary survey findings—the US macro context and more. We also discuss the themes we are watching in the market, aligning with our RESET framework. Key topics covered in this report include sustainability, GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), consumerized healthcare and private-label offerings. Included with this Market Navigator: Grab quick access to charts, data points and conclusions in the presentation download Access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download Data in this research report include: Market size and year-over-year growth rates, 2018–2027E Sales breakdowns by sector, 2022 Online sales, year-over-year growth and e-commerce penetration rates, 2018–2027E Prescription and non-prescription drug Consumer Price Index (CPI), as well as the pharmacies and drugstores Producer Price Index (PPI) Revenues, operating margins and store portfolios of leading companies from across the US drugstore and pharmacy landscape Proprietary survey data on where US consumers are shopping and what they are buying, as well as how they are changing their shopping habits in response to inflation Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Albertsons, Amazon, Best Buy, Chewsy, Cityblock Health, CVS Health, Dollar General, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Google, Hy-Vee, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize, Kroger, Microsoft, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart Other relevant research: The Research Preview for this report US Drugstores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Sales Growth; Stronger Focus on Healthcare Expansion Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Drugstore Retail Head-to-Head in US Drugstore Retailing: CVS Health vs. Walgreens Boots Alliance More reports in the Coresight Research Market Navigator (and Market Outlook) series 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
InfographicThe Fast Luxury Model and Its Implications for the Retail Market Coresight Research February 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe new “Fast Luxury” model from Coresight Research addresses the changing nature of luxury styles and purchasing behaviors. Our model is also driven by forces such as casualization, resale and demand for authentication. We introduce the Fast Luxury model in this research report. Explore the model’s implications for the retail market and the signs of profitability inherent in the Fast Luxury paradigm. Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. All Coresight Research frameworks 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportIntroducing “Fast Luxury” and Its Implications for the Retail Market Sunny Zheng, Analyst February 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe new “Fast Luxury” model from Coresight Research addresses the changing nature of luxury styles and purchasing behaviors. Our model is also driven by forces such as casualization, resale and demand for authentication. We introduce the Fast Luxury model in this new research report. Explore the model’s implications for the retail market and the signs of profitability inherent in the Fast Luxury paradigm. Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, Burberry, Canada Goose, Chanel, Fashionphile, Harrods, Hermès, Kering, LVMH, Poshmark, The RealReal, Rebag, Selfridges, Tapestry, ThredUP Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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:Consumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close Stores
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: The Rise of Grocery Discounters with Sujeet Naik Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 11, 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, Sujeet Naik explores the growing popularity of deep-discount grocers in the US and its implications for the grocery landscape. Other relevant research: Learn more about the US grocery discounter landscape in our Ebook: Discount Decades. Read more Coresight Research coverage of grocery retail, including our definitive guide to the US market and its prospects this year. Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Stay tuned to the Retaili$tic podcast for weekly retail insights and inspiration. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s, which previewed our upcoming Market Navigator on US drugstore retailing. 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 Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 6: Tractor Supply Announces Expansion Across Banners Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst February 9, 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: H&M, Nordstrom, The RoomPlace, Tractor Supply Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance 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:Essential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 8, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. This week, we highlight proprietary survey findings on US consumer behavior as well as recently announced store closures in the US. 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:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Analyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand Kumar
Insight ReportGenerative AI Latest: GenAI Chatbots and Apps Are Ready for Prime Time John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research February 8, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Generative AI Latest series provides regular updates on generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, globally—across retail, infrastructure and applications. This report details announcements from January 2024 and discusses three key trends we are watching: GenAI-powered chatbot tech, applications moving up the value chain and GenAI-powered copilots on next-generation smartphones. Companies mentioned in this report include: L’Oréal, IBM, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Salesforce, SAP, Walmart Other relevant research: Key Retail-Tech Themes at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show CES 2024 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Tech Takeaways Playbook: Six Quick Wins in Generative AI The Coresight Research CORE framework for generative AI in retail All Coresight Research coverage of GenAI in retail, including previous reports in the Generative AI Latest series Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Sector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsTransforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to Personalization