Executive Summary
The Coresight Research team recently attended the Shoptalk 2018 conference in Las Vegas. Here, we wrap up our top 10 takeaways from the event, which include the following:
- Retailers are providing new automated checkout services that enable self-scanning and payment by mobile app or facial recognition.
- Grocery may be the next retail sector to be disrupted by e-commerce.
- Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and product visualization are set to transform fashion and retail.
- Shoppers are embracing products and brands that reflect their unique preferences and values, contributing to the growth of direct-to-consumer (DTC) and niche brands.
- Startups are improving supply chains and logistics through innovation.
- Social media platforms are expanding retail-specific advertising capabilities.
- Voice-activated assistants are changing the way consumers interact with brands and enabling discovery and commerce.
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