Event Coverage | March 13, 2024 Premium Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024: New Einstein Tools Unleash the Genius of AI for DevelopersWe present key insights from Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2024 conference, with a focus on next-generation AI (artificial intelligence). Read about the company’s new Einstein 1 Studio and Einstein Copilot solutions. Read More
Event Coverage | March 11, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe preview the Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, providing details on the event’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Read More
Event Presentation | March 8, 2024 Premium Fashionomics: Mapping Consumer Sentiment and Trends—Insights Presented at the AAFA Executive Summit 2024From supply chain logistics to tech-enabled seamless shopping experiences, we paint a global picture of retail today, with a focus on China, India, the Middle East and Africa, and the UK and Europe. Read our full presentation from the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit. Read More
Insight Report | March 7, 2024 Premium Generative AI Latest: The Copilots Are Now Flying the PlaneContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent announcements in the GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) space globally—including new applications and infrastructure, and the launch of new GenAI copilots with advanced capabilities. Read More
Insight Report | March 7, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Two Boxes Enables Efficient, Intelligent and Environmentally Friendly Returns ManagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Two Boxes, which is streamlining retail returns operations through strategic partnerships with third-party logistics providers, with a focus on environmental sustainability. Read More
Insight Report | March 7, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Tare Elevates Email Marketing with the Power of AIEnter a 150 character summary description of the report which will be displayed on the website as a teaser for the report.As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Tare, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered email marketing platform features automated image generation, customer segmentation and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 7, 2024 Premium Data Dive: Global Tech Layoffs—Cyclical or Structural?We review data on layoffs in the global technology industry and pose the question of whether workforce reductions are cyclical, due to a slower economic cycle and a reaction to pandemic-era expansion, or structural, amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). Read More
Insight Report | March 5, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Raleon’s AI-Powered Solution Optimizes Loyalty Programs To Enhance Customer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Raleon, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered solution enables merchants to optimize their loyalty programs and enhance customer engagement. Read More
Insight Report | March 5, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Optiversal Uses Generative AI To Create E-Commerce Content That Resonates with a Brand’s AudienceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Optiversal, whose generative AI (artificial intelligence)-driven platform enables e-commerce companies to create keyword-optimized content that resonates with their audience. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2024 Free Report E-Commerce for the Modern Consumer: Building Trust in a Digital AgeGain a competitive edge in e-commerce! Leveraging proprietary survey analysis, we delve into the friction points that translate to shopper journey abandonment, explore how brands and retailers can cultivate loyalty in the digital age, and discuss the importance of the human touch in online shopping. Dive into our critical insights to learn how to meet the expectations of the modern consumer, enhance shopper engagement and boost customer lifetime value. Read More
Insight Report | March 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: EyeLevel.ai Is Truth Serum for AI, Enabling the Build of Hallucination-Free Apps with up to 95% AccuracyAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present EyeLevel.ai, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered chatbots and virtual assistants enable businesses to offer personalized customer service. Read More
Insight Report | March 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: dotkonnekt Revolutionizes Digital Commerce with Its AI-Powered Sangria PlatformAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present dotkonnekt, whose Sangria digital experience platform is revolutionizing online commerce strategies with the power of AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Analyst Corner | March 3, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Explore Generative AI with John Harmon: Enormous Power and Potential, but Caution AdvisedThis week’s Analyst Corner discusses the challenges that accompany the exciting potential of generative AI (GenAI) technology. John Harmon, Associate Director of Technology Research at Coresight Research, provides a word of warning to AI users. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Register for Free Access Research Preview: Retail-Tech Landscape—Generative AI ApplicationsTake an early look at our forthcoming Retail-Tech Landscape of selected innovators that provide generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, applications. Understand the need for GenAI applications and uncover the growth potential and key categories of the market. Look out for the full report to discover the featured companies! Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2024 Free Report Navigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Hospitality Operations To Enhance Margins and GrowthWe delve into the challenges and expectations around cost and margin management in the hospitality sector through the lens of digital transformation technologies, examining the current state of the hospitality industry and how digital technologies can address issues of cost control and margin optimization. Read More
