Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: ShopSight—Consumer co-creation platform for product trend discovery Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how ShopSight is transforming product development with AI-driven consumer co-creation. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does ShopSight’s platform enable consumers to actively participate in product development through design challenges and feedback loops? What role does AI play in aggregating consumer signals to identify emerging product trends and consumer demand? How can ShopSight help brands refine product strategies by capturing insights earlier in the development cycle? How does ShopSight’s generative AI platform support brands in making data-driven decisions during product development? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Analyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Agenda
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: RateRunners—Platform providing visibility and reconciliation for parcel shipping costs Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how RateRunners is revolutionizing parcel shipping cost visibility and reconciliation. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does RateRunners’ platform automate parcel billing reconciliation and provide visibility into shipping costs? What role does centralizing parcel billing data play in improving shipping cost management across carriers and logistics providers? How can businesses use RateRunners’ system to identify discrepancies between billed and contracted shipping rates? How does RateRunners enable unified shipping expense monitoring across multiple 3PLs and carriers? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsInnovator Profile: Ethosphere—Turning Retail Sales-Floor Conversations Into Operational InsightsHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRF
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Merchkit—AI-powered product catalog automation platform Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2026 Reasons to ReadLearn how Merchkit is automating product catalog management with AI. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does Merchkit’s AI-powered platform streamline product data management and merchandising workflows for retailers? What are the key benefits of centralizing product data and catalog updates within a single system? How can Merchkit’s automation tools help brands generate product listings and descriptions across multiple sales channels? What role does AI play in standardizing product attributes and improving collaboration across merchandising teams? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q25, Week 6: Adidas and Costco Lead Growth; Bath & Body Works, Best Buy and Target See Sales Declines Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand the key growth drivers, consumer trends and strategic priorities shaping global retail earnings performance. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How did apparel and footwear brand owners such as Adidas perform in 4Q25, and what drove growth across categories, regions and channels? What trends are shaping specialty apparel and footwear retailers’ performance, including Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle and off-price players? How are beauty companies navigating macroeconomic pressure while driving growth through innovation and international expansion? What do results from consumer electronics, e-commerce and food retail leaders reveal about consumer demand, technology investment and digital engagement? How are luxury, mass merchandise and warehouse club retailers performing amid changing consumer sentiment and economic headwinds? Companies mentioned in this report include: adidas; Abercrombie & Fitch; American Eagle Outfitters; Burlington Stores; Gap; Ross Stores; Bath & Body Works; Beiersdorf; Best Buy; Reckitt; JD.com; Kroger; LVMH; Prada; Target; BJ’s Wholesale Club; Costco. Data in this report include: US retail sales growth, retail inflation and real sales trends; retailer revenue, EPS and comparable sales versus consensus expectations; category, regional and channel performance metrics across major global retailers. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and Rewards
InfographicSector Focus: Dollar Store Shopping—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US dollar store sector in this graphic. Head to our US Consumer Survey Insights Databank for the full selection of data from our quarterly sector surveys. Find our full selection of US Consumer Survey Insights reports and data graphics here. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data GraphicFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Flock AI—AI-Native Platform for Visual Content Generation Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Flock AI is transforming visual content creation for retail brands. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does Flock AI’s platform enable retailers to generate large volumes of visual content without traditional photoshoots? What role does AI play in learning a brand’s visual identity and generating content tailored to brand guidelines? How can Flock AI help retailers create multiple visual variations for different channels, audiences, and merchandising needs? What are the key benefits of using AI-native content generation for product listings, marketing campaigns, and digital storefronts? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearCoresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic Imperatives: Premium Subscriber CallInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, Slightly
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Ethosphere—Turning Retail Sales-Floor Conversations Into Operational Insights Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadLearn how Ethosphere is turning in-store conversations into actionable operational insights. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does Ethosphere’s voice AI platform capture and analyze in-store conversations to improve retail operations? What role does conversation data play in understanding employee engagement and customer interactions on the sales floor? How can retailers use structured insights from store-level conversations to enhance employee coaching and improve performance? How does Ethosphere help retailers identify trends and patterns in how store associates handle customer inquiries? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Kroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyCES 2026: Retail Track Wrap-Up—Search, Experiences, Technology and Social MediaUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Growth Strengthens in December 2025, Driven by Beauty and Food; Homecare Sees Strong RecoveryAgentic Commerce—The Impact on Retail Media and How Retailers Should Respond
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Coframe—Using AI-Driven Experimentation to Optimize Digital Storefront Performance Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Coframe is revolutionizing website optimization with AI-powered experimentation. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does Coframe’s AI platform optimize digital storefronts and drive higher engagement and conversion rates? What are the benefits of automating website experimentation compared to traditional A/B testing methods? How does Coframe use user behavior data to generate and test new website variations automatically? How can retailers increase experimentation cycles and improve website performance more frequently with Coframe’s platform? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus2026 Sector Outlook: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Retailers—Warehouse Clubs To Lead Growth amid Sustained Value-Seeking BehaviorCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainSector Focus: Off-Price Shopping—Data Graphic
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Weather-Driven Surge Fades, In-Store Sales Decline Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research March 11, 2026 Reasons to ReadGain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the US CPG market, with a particular focus on the resilience of the beauty sector and the challenges facing health and food categories. This report dives deep into CPG e-commerce growth, total sales trends, and how evolving consumer preferences are driving overall CPG sales growth in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is the CPG e-commerce growth decelerating, and what’s impacting the overall market performance? What’s behind the significant slowdown in in-store sales, and how is it affecting total CPG sales growth? How are health and beauty e-commerce sales performing, and what factors are contributing to the continued resilience in the beauty category? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, TikTok, Ulta Beauty, PepsiCo, Danone, Kimberly-Clark. Data in this report include: Year-over-year growth rates for CPG e-commerce and in-store sales; Breakdown of CPG sales growth by department; Insights into food & beverage market growth and beauty category growth. Other relevant research: The US Online Grocery Surge: What’s Driving It, Who’s Shopping and Why the Momentum Is Here To Stay More reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicSector Focus: Off-Price Shopping—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US off-price sector in this graphic. Head to our US Consumer Survey Insights Databank for the full selection of data from our quarterly sector surveys. Find our full selection of US Consumer Survey Insights reports and data graphics here. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Greggs To Open 120 Net New StoresShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines
AI for Productivity in Retail Coresight Research March 10, 2026 Report Coming Soon This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI RevolutionInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and Rewards
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Bayezon AI—Enabling Agentic Commerce with AI-Driven Shopping Agents Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover how Bayezon AI is shaping the future of agentic commerce with AI-powered shopping agents. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is Bayezon enabling retailers to support AI agents in their commerce systems? What role do AI-driven shopping assistants play in product discovery and purchasing? How does Bayezon’s platform enhance personalized shopping experiences through conversational AI? What does the growing consumer engagement with AI-assisted shopping mean for retailers? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown ImpactsJCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US RetailKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Azoma—Optimizing Product Visibility for AI-Driven and Agentic Commerce Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Azoma is shaping the future of AI-driven retail. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How can retailers optimize their product listings for visibility in AI-assisted shopping environments? What new technologies are enabling brands to participate in agentic commerce? How does Azoma’s platform help retailers structure product information for AI systems? What role does AI play in the future of product discovery, comparison, and purchasing? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:Amazon To Close Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Grocery ChainsShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Autolane—Operating Infrastructure for Autonomous Curbside Logistics Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Autolane is transforming curbside logistics for autonomous vehicles. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is Autolane’s platform helping retailers and commercial property owners manage autonomous vehicle interactions? What are the key challenges in coordinating autonomous vehicle operations at high-traffic retail destinations? How does Autolane’s infrastructure improve the efficiency of curbside pickup and delivery services? What role does cloud-based software play in optimizing parking and vehicle coordination at commercial properties? Other relevant research: The Latest Shoptalk Insights from Coresight Research 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:US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaFinancial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportCEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail Impacts John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how the Middle East energy shock is impacting US consumer behavior and the retail sector, with potential ripple effects on the economy. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How has the conflict in Iran affected oil and gasoline prices, and what does this mean for US consumers? What can we learn from the historical comparison to the Ukraine conflict regarding fuel price increases? How might higher gasoline prices and mortgage rate changes impact consumer confidence and discretionary spending? What are the wider impacts on retail, including potential revenue and cost pressures on companies? How could the duration of the conflict influence broader economic and retail sector trends? Our analysis in this report is as of March 9, 2026. For the latest consumer sentiment data, see our US Consumer Survey Insights reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: The Original Factory Shop Continues Store ClosuresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
