InfographicIntroducing the New “Tech 25”: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch in 2024 and Beyond—Infographic John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur updated Tech 25 focus list of retail-technology companies to watch comprises public companies that align with our expectations for key technology trends in 2024 and beyond. This free infographic summarizes the composition of the Coresight Research Tech 25. To read more about the updates and to see the full list of companies, read our launch report. Other relevant research: All our coverage of 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:NextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025US Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetHigh-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Previewing NRF 2024—Retail’s Big Show John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 14, 2024 Reasons to ReadEach report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reveals six topics in retail that you can’t afford to miss at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, which is taking place in New York this week. Stay tuned for our ongoing coverage of NRF 2024! Other relevant research: A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Looking Ahead to Insights and Perspectives on Six Critical Topics in Retail Coresight Research events and sessions at NRF 2024 Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage Stay tuned to the Retaili$tic podcast for weekly retail insights and inspiration. Read previous Weinswig’s Weekly reports, including last week’s, which previewed CES 2024. 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:Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data Graphic
Insight ReportIntroducing the New “Tech 25”: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch in 2024 John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadWe present our updated Tech 25 focus list of retail-technology companies to watch. The list comprises public companies that align with our expectations for key technology trends in 2024 and beyond. Our launch report covers what’s new for the Tech 25 and a breakdown of the companies into four broad sectors: e-commerce, enterprise software, in-store tech (and warehouse tech) and infrastructure. The full Tech 25 list is included in the report appendix. The infographic download summarizes the composition of the Coresight Research Tech 25. Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Alibaba, Alphabet (Google), IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Qualcomm, SAP, Salesforce, Workday Other relevant research: Download the infographic using the icon on this page or click here to view it online. All our coverage of 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:Sentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025
Event PresentationRetail-Tech Trends 2024—Reshaping Retail: Insights Presented at CES 2024 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadFrom AI-driven personalization to supply chain optimization, what are the tech trends that are set to reshape retail this year? On January 10, 2024, Coresight Research presented 10 key retail-tech trends at CES 2024. Other relevant research: CES 2024: Tech Trends Set To Reshape Retail in 2024—Personalization, Supply Chain Optimization and More Retail 2024: US E-Commerce Technology Trends Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US Retail 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:Innovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsAmazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
Event CoverageCES 2024: Tech Trends Set To Reshape Retail in 2024—Personalization, Supply Chain Optimization and More Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchSwarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas. From AI-driven personalization to supply chain optimization, what are the tech trends that are set to reshape retail this year? We continue our coverage of CES 2024 by discussing such trends and sharing insights from notable sessions on the ongoing integration of AI across various sectors. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Dentsu, Instacart, Meta, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Qualcomm Other relevant research: Retail-Tech Trends 2024—Reshaping Retail: Insights Presented at CES 2024 More on CES 2024: event preview, pre-conference insights, customer-centric innovation, cool tech on display Read more of our reports 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:High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada Stores
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 2: Bodycare To Open 20 UK Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 12, 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: 2024 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2024 major US and UK store closures and openings 2024 major US and UK retail bankruptcies 2023 major US and UK retail bankruptcies Companies mentioned in this research report include: Sprouts Farmers Market, Bodycare Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 1: Rothy’s Plans To Open 10 US Stores 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. 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: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 11, 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 the five forces we expect to shape US retail in 2024; proprietary survey data on US consumer confidence; and Zulily’s declining revenues and closure—and the implications for 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday Quarter
Event CoverageCES 2024: More Cool Tech from Israeli Startups and Other Innovators Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchSwarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 11, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas. In this report, we discuss some notable cool technologies that we have seen during the event from Israeli startups and other innovators, spanning AI, beauty tech, transportation and much more. Stay tuned for more coverage of CES 2024! Companies mentioned in this report include: Elevance Health, Intel, L’Oréal, Microsoft, Walmart Other relevant research: More on CES 2024: event preview, pre-conference insights, day one Read more of our reports 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:Personal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Navigator: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Growth Slowdown To Persist Amid Sluggish Discretionary Spending Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 11, 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 the US mass merchandiser, warehouse club and discount store market. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market, and explore the competitive landscape. 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, generative AI, retail media, private label and Web3. 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 segment, 2017–2022 Online sales and year-over-year growth rates, 2018–2027E US CPI and PPI, plus proprietary survey data on how US consumers are changing their shopping habits in response to inflation US annual tax refunds and US SNAP recipients Revenues, market share breakdown, operating margins, and store portfolios and traffic of leading companies in the market Proprietary survey data on where US consumers are shopping and what they are buying Companies mentioned in this report include: Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: The Research Preview for this report US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Slower Growth; Stronger Focus on Essentials Ebook: Discount Decades All coverage of mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing Landscape 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:AWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by AmazonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter StoresAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus
Event CoverageCES 2024 Day One: Elevance Health, Intel, L’Oréal and Walmart Drive Customer-Centric Innovation Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchSwarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 10, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas. In this report, we present highlights from the first day of the conference on January 9, 2024, which featured a “State of the Industry” address by the CTA. Keynotes from major retailers provided insights on AI (artificial intelligence), customer-centric innovation, sustainability and more. Stay tuned for more coverage of CES 2024! Companies mentioned in this report include: Elevance Health, Intel, L’Oréal, Microsoft, Walmart Other relevant research: More on CES 2024: Event preview and pre-conference insights Insights from last year’s CES Read more of our reports on technology, generative AI and sustainability 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 CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—Infographic
Insight ReportThe Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and Stakeholders Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 10, 2024 Reasons to ReadOnline retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency, innovation and a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer demands. In this report, we dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall. Data in this research report include: Annual revenue and operating margin data for Zulily, 2018–2022 Quarterly revenue and EBITDA data for Zulily, 4Q20–1Q23 Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Shein, Temu, Walmart, Zulily Other relevant research: The Coresight Research Retail Bankruptcies Databank The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 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—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025
Event CoverageA Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Looking Ahead to Insights and Perspectives on Six Critical Topics in Retail Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 10, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research will attend NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City during January 13–16, 2024. The annual conference helps businesses navigate the evolving retail landscape, exploring the latest business models, advanced technologies and consumer behaviors. Read our comprehensive event guide to make sure you don’t miss out on key sessions across major topics in retail, from retailtainment to circular business models to talent and more. Don’t miss out on critical insights during the event! Keep up with daily NRF 2024 coverage from Coresight Research on stage.coresight.com. Companies mentioned in this report include: Burlington Stores, Levi Strauss & Co, PepsiCo, NielsenIQ, Salesforce, Target Other relevant research: Coresight Research events and sessions at NRF 2024 Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage 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 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes Stores
Insight ReportGenerative AI Latest: Funding, New Technology Features and Copyright Infringement Royce Baretto, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 10, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Generative AI Latest series provides regular updates on generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, globally—across retail, infrastructure, applications and government. This report details announcements from the period December 18–31, 2023. Learn about the latest tech startup funding, new GenAI features and developments related to copyright infringement. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Baidu, Arkon Energy, Cerence, Google Research, Harvey, Microsoft, OpenAI, The New York Times Other relevant research: Playbook: Six Quick Wins in Generative AI The Coresight Research CORE framework for generative AI in retail All Coresight Research coverage of generative AI in retail, including previous reports in the Generative AI Latest 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 Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
Deep DiveIn-Store Shopping Thrives Over Holiday Peak: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 10, 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 January 2, 2023. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past 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:The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateSentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further Closures
Event CoverageCES 2024: Pre-Conference Insights on AI, Health, Inclusivity and Sustainability—A Powerhouse Quartet of Innovation Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchSwarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 9, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas. Which cool products have we seen so far? Read this report for highlights from the ShowStoppers Launch.IT, Unveiled and Pepcom Digital Experience! product showcases. We touch on AI, healthcare, inclusivity and more hot topics. We also outline the CTA’s tech trends to watch and insights from selected company press conferences during the pre-conference days on January 7–8. Stay tuned for more coverage as we bring you highlights from keynotes at the conference proper! Companies mentioned in this report include: Closer Robotics, Hisense, iMicro Systems, LG, myWaves, OOrion, Panasonic, Socialdream, SoundFun Corporation, TechMagic, ViXion, Y-Brush Other relevant research: CES 2024 Preview: AI Will Be Everywhere in Las Vegas Insights from last year’s CES All our coverage of 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:Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store Robots
