Event Coverage | March 23, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe offer a preview of the Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, presenting the 12 participating technology innovators across four areas of retail disruption. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Tolstoy Helps Brands Create Engaging Shopping Experiences Through Interactive, Shoppable VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Tolstoy, an end-to-end video-commerce platform that enables brands to increase sales and shopper engagement by adding shoppable, interactive video to their digital surfaces. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Nibble Facilitates One-to-One Price NegotiationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Nibble, an AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot for e-commerce retailers that lets customers negotiate personalized prices on desired products or services. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 21, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Seer Enables Content Creation and Personalization To Increase Consumer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Seer, a content creation, communication and sales platform for retailers. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 20, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Drop Facilitates Seamless and Scalable Selling on Social MediaAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Drop, a social commerce platform that enables enterprise brands and retailers to engage with and sell products to their social media followers directly through Instagram Direct Message. Read More
Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and AutomationRobotics and automation will increasingly play an important role as retailers look to invest in technologies to deal with margin pressures amid inflationary pressure and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We present selected startups globally whose robotics technology solutions support brands and retailers in automating processes across selected categories. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 17, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Hark Transforms Customer Service with an AI-Powered SolutionAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Hark, an AI-powered customer experience platform that enables seamless post-purchase interactions between customers and service teams through the use of video and audio prompts. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 16, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Factored Quality Streamlines Quality Control Across Global Supply ChainsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Factored Quality, a platform for streamlining quality control processes across brands’ global supply chains. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 15, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Frate Reduces the Impacts of Retail Returns on Profitability and the EnvironmentAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Frate, a returns management software provider that aims to reduce the impacts of returns on profitability and the environment. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 14, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Wink Provides Seamless Payment Experiences Leveraging BiometricsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Wink, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) biometric identity and payments platform. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 13, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: IN BOLD PRINT. Drives Sustainability in Retail Through Carbon TrackingAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present IN BOLD PRINT., whose cloud-based platform helps brands measure carbon emissions and report on their progress toward sustainability goals. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 10, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Syrup Tech Uses AI To Optimize Omnichannel Inventory ManagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we present Syrup, an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform that helps omnichannel brands and retailers optimize inventory management. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 9, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Gander Enables Brands To Engage with Online Shoppers via Integrated UGC VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Gander, developers of an end-to-end solution that enables brands to create and embed quality video UGC (user-generated content) on their websites. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 8, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Reflekt Me Enhances E-Commerce Through Personalized Product ImageryAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Reflekt Me, developer of a B2B SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to provide personalized and inclusive product images featuring “real people.” Read More
Deep Dive | March 6, 2023 Register for Free Access US Grocery Retail and Recessions: Learnings from the Past and Recommendations for the FutureWe analyze grocery retailing during past recessions and offer recommendations for grocery retail companies should the US see economic conditions worsen—covering private label, social responsibility, loyalty programs, retail media and more. This free report is produced in partnership with food industry association FMI. Read More