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: Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada Stores