Innovator ProfileShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 25, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. Here, we pull together all Innovator Profiles for Shoptalk Spring into one downloadable document for your convenience. The 12 companies are Big Sur AI, Lica World, Lumi AI, Novel, PlayAbly, RetailReady, Selectika, Shopeaks, ShopVision, Sotira, Veesual and Wayvee Analytics. From AI (artificial intelligence) to personalization to supply chain optimization, these startups are redefining retail with tech solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive business efficiencies. Which innovators do you think will win Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice? Other relevant research: More research reports on AI in retail and digital commerce Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. 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: Ultrahigh Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and the Luxury Consumer—UHNWIs Anchor Luxury Spending as Next Gen RisesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 21: JCPenney To Close StoresShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty Apparel