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Coresight Research participated in Groceryshop 2026 on September 23, with Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, serving as emcee and lead judge across two Startup Pitch sessions highlighting emerging technologies for retailers and brands.
The competition brought together 12 startup founders and CEOs across two categories focused on driving revenue growth and improving operational efficiency. Following the initial pitches, judges selected finalists for additional questioning before the audience voted to determine the winner of each session.
Six startups showcased technologies designed to help retailers and brands increase sales, improve conversion, strengthen customer engagement and unlock new growth opportunities.
Shelflife was selected as the winner of the Technologies Boosting Revenue and Conversion session following the final round of judging and audience voting.
The second Startup Pitch session featured technologies focused on helping retailers and brands reduce costs, increase productivity and improve operational performance.
Perfect Store Group was selected as the winner of the Technologies Driving Cost Savings and Efficiencies session following the final round of judging and audience voting.
For more insights from Groceryshop 2026, explore Coresight Research’s coverage of the trends, technologies and conversations shaping grocery and retail. Read our latest Groceryshop coverage for key takeaways from across the event.
Coresight Research at Groceryshop 2026
Coresight Research is pleased to participate in Groceryshop 2026, taking place September 22–24 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The event brings together senior leaders from grocery, CPG, retail and technology to examine the forces reshaping the everyday consumer basket and the future of the industry.
Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will serve as a moderator and judge across two Groceryshop Startup Pitch sessions, evaluating emerging technologies designed to help retailers and brands improve performance, unlock efficiencies and drive growth.
Emerging Technologies for Retail and Brands
Groceryshop’s Startup Pitch program gives emerging technology companies the opportunity to demonstrate how their solutions are addressing critical challenges for retailers and consumer brands. Startup founders and CEOs will pitch their technologies before a panel of industry judges, who will select finalists for additional questioning before the audience votes to determine the winner.
Six startup founders and CEOs will showcase technologies designed to help retailers and brands increase basket sizes, lift sales and improve conversion. Following the initial pitches, judges will select two companies to advance to a final interview round before the audience chooses the winning startup.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 9:00–9:40 AM PT
Location: Case Studies Stage
This session will spotlight startup technologies focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity for retailers and brands. Founders and CEOs will present their solutions before judges select two finalists for deeper questioning, with the audience ultimately voting for the winning company.
Time: 9:50–10:30 AM PT
Groceryshop brings together leaders from grocery, CPG and the broader retail ecosystem to explore the technologies, consumer behaviors and business models transforming everyday retail. The 2026 event will convene thousands of senior leaders from around the world for three days of content, networking and industry collaboration.
Learn more about Groceryshop 2026.
