Question of the WeekWhat Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? Coresight Research November 2, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? An inability to understand work completion and its accuracy emerged as the topmost challenge for retailers: In our survey of global merchandising decision-makers, 38% cited this as a “top challenge” (ranked first, second or third) and 18% cited it as the biggest challenge. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Sector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetSector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John Mercer