Reasons to Read

The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors.

As the retail industry continues to evolve, landlords have been forced to keep pace with change in order to remain competitive. We look at five startups that have been disrupting the real estate investment trusts (REITs) sector by offering innovative data and technology solutions:

• Cherre and Reonomy, which provide SaaS in data analytics
• FastSensor, which provides data collection and visualization
• Knotel, a co-working space platform
• REX, a digital brokerage that leverages artificial intelligence and big data

We also discuss how three major US REITs—Brookfield Properties, EPR Properties and Macerich—are exploring innovative means to generate revenue, such as by offering alternative leasing options and adding entertainment to properties.

This report series includes Retail Innovators: Home-Furnishing Retailers and Retail Innovators: Beauty Brands and Retailers.