Insight ReportIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research March 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadOne of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela (the “festival of the Sacred Pitcher”) was held in India during January 13 to February 26, 2025. Dive into how convenience, technology and sustainability powered the multibillion-dollar event. We discuss how major brands engaged with consumers during Maha Kumbh Mela and the learnings that retail companies could take to capitalize on large-scale events moving forward. Key topics covered in this report include sustainability, AI (artificial intelligence) and technology, payments, quick commerce and more! Data in this research report include: Cumulative footfall to the Triveni Sangam as of selected Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 days Trade estimates for the festival, by sector Government spending on the festival Estimated advertising and marketing spend on the event Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Coca-Cola, Google, ITC, Paytm, PepsiCo, PhonePe (Walmart) Other relevant research: Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2025: Calendar Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions Analyst Corner—Speed Shopping: The Quick-Commerce Surge in India 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:Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsAssessing Amazon’s Grocery Strategy: How Amazon Is Positioning Itself to Dominate the Future of US Food Retail
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and More Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, US store closures decelerate as openings gain momentum. We highlight recent opening announcements from BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s, among others. Non-store-closure news includes Dollar Tree appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. In the UK, the total opening and closure counts are climbing only marginally each week. Non-store-closure news this week is the appointment of a new COO by Bensons for Beds. This report presents data up to week 11 of 2025, ended Mach 14, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2025 vs. 2024 Major US and UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Bensons for Beds, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, Forever 21, Gap Inc., Marks & Spencer, Macy’s, Whole Foods Market Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion PlanThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights2026 Sector Outlooks: Ebook
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce Latest John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 11 of 2025. This week, we focus on recent CPG (consumer packaged goods) e-commerce sales performance in the US. This graphic draws on data from the latest report in the monthly US CPG Sales Tracker series, which we produce in partnership with Circana. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store Growth Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles The Market Sizes Databank offers an overview of key retail market or sector sizes, including Coresight Research projections for future years. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:April 2026 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Sporting Goods Lead Retail Growth as Consumers Tap Savings To Maintain Spending LevelsAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%Introducing the Store Intelligence Platform: Premium Subscriber CallConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—Infographic
InfographicFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research March 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe new Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series from Coresight Research takes a regular temperature check on US consumer sentiment in the context of shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. Data in this infographic are our latest proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months This week, we highlight a negative turn in consumers’ financial outlook. The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on March 3, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights Accompanying this infographic is a research video. Hear from John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, for more insights on the trends we are seeing. Other relevant research: Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy? February 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and March Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. 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 Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
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Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present ShopVision, whose AI (artificial intelligence) solution unlocks productivity for digital commerce businesses. Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution More research reports on e-commerce, retail management and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesUS Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Playbook: AI for Productivity in Retail—Eight Areas of OpportunityAnalyst Corner: Analyzing Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions for the Apparel, Footwear and Department Store Sectors, with Aditya Kaushik
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer Vision Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present RetailReady, whose AI (artificial intelligence) platform helps brands save money by ensuring shipping compliance. Other relevant research: The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences More research reports on supply chain and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandHershey 2026 Investor Day: The “One Hershey” Plan to Win Across SnacksSelf-Service Technology: Powering The Modern In-Store Experience and OperationsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—Infographic Coresight Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week six of the 4Q24 (fourth quarter of 2024) earnings season with this infographic, covering various companies that reported in the week, including Adidas, Burlington Stores, Macy’s and Zalando, among others. Dive into the research report behind this infographic: Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers Data in this infographic include: Quarterly revenue and EPS data (where applicable) from companies on our Coresight 100 list Companies mentioned in this infographic include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Stores, Foot Locker, Macy’s, JD.com, Kroger, Prada, Reckitt Benckiser, Ross Stores, Target, Zalando Other relevant research: Explore all our Earnings Insights reports, including quarterly wrap-ups. The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025 The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates and capital raised by major retail companies. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyRetail’s Tariff Refunds at Risk? US Government To Appeal Universal Refund RulingAnalyst Corner: Adapting to Structural Disruption in Beauty and CPG Supply Chains, with Abhinav TagoreWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—Infographic
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research March 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings. This week, discover highlights from major companies that reported in the week ended March 9, 2025, across ten sectors: apparel and footwear, consumer electronics, consumer packaged goods, department stores, e-commerce, food and grocery, luxury, mass merchandisers, specialty apparel and wholesale clubs. Alongside this report, you can assess selected earnings highlights, including earnings and EPS (earnings per share) data, via the infographic download above. Data in this research report include: US retail sales growth, October 2024–January 2025 Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Stores, Foot Locker, Macy’s, JD.com, Kroger, Prada, Reckitt Benckiser, Ross Stores, Target, Zalando Other relevant research: Explore all our Earnings Insights reports, including quarterly wrap-ups. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates and capital raised by major retail companies. 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:Sentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Assessing Consumer Awareness and Sentiment—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in Focus
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized Storefronts Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Shopeaks, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform enables brands to monetize social media through personalized storefronts. Other relevant research: Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey Insights More research reports on digital commerce and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondUnilever’s Exit from Food Pitches It Head to Head with Procter & Gamble in HPCAWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROAS Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Lica World, whose AI (artificial intelligence) video-creation platform enables brands to scale their video campaigns. Other relevant research: More research reports on AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:US Fashion Resale Market: Solid Growth Amid Inflationary Environment as Consumers Seek Value—Premium Subscriber CallWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains Resilient
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social Commerce Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Nectar Social, whose agentic social commerce platform delivers AI (artificial intelligence)-powered branded messaging to elevate consumer engagement and generate sales via social media. Other relevant research: Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey Insights More research reports on digital commerce and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearSupply Chain Insights for Apparel, Footwear and Department Stores: Transforming with AI and Real‑Time ForecastingWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store Expansion
Deep DiveHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. This week, in addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns, we dive into findings on home (furnishings and furniture) and home-improvement shopping specifically. Uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories in these sectors. The latest data in this report are from our survey conducted on March 3, 2025, with headline findings on the dominance of Amazon, Walmart and The Home Depot by home and home-improvement shopper penetration. We also highlight a negative turn in consumers’ financial outlook. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Whether consumers have bought home-furnishings and home-improvement products in the past three months Popular retailers and product categories among home-furnishings and home-improvement shoppers Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation—plus, breakdowns of our findings by income Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart Other relevant research: US Home and Home Improvement—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook All our coverage of home and home-improvement retailing Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy? February 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and March Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. 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:Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2026: Boot Barn Takes Total Open Retail Space to 59 Million Square Feet
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AI Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Sotira, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered software monetizes surplus inventory. Other relevant research: Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. More research reports on the supply chain and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Shoptalk Spring 2026: Day 1—Agentic Commerce and AI-Driven Personalization; Retail Media Innovation and Omnichannel Data; Emotional Connection and Loyalty in the AI EraConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRapid Adoption of GenAI in Shopping: A Barometer for Agentic Commerce—Data GraphicSector Focus: Department Store Shopping—Data Graphic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata Enrichment Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Selectika, whose tech solution for intelligent metadata enrichment is transforming product discovery in fashion e-commerce. Other relevant research: More research reports on e-commerce Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Navigating the “SaaSpocalypse,” with John HarmonFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer Spending
