Insight ReportAI in Retail: Healthy Fundraising, M&A and New Product Introductions as Current Environment Accelerates Need for Digitalization Coresight Research June 3, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe coronavirus outbreak has accelerated the digital transformation of many retailers, because they have experienced a greater need to achieve increased visibility over their supply chains and inventory. A number of companies are taking the opportunity to introduce or upgrade their retail analytics technology, and funding in AI startups continues to flow. This report, part of our AI in Retail series, covers the following topics: Recent funding raised by two AI companies—Bluecore and DefinedCrowd Intel Capital’s commitment to invest in 11 technology startups The launch of an AI e-commerce app in apparel retail—The Yes An acquisition by autonomous-checkout solution provider Standard Cognition AI applications for social distancing amid Covid-19 Click here to view more of our reports on AI in 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: High Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2026: CalendarWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 Stores
