Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Augmodo—Augmodo is Enhancing Retail Operations through AI-Powered Solutions Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 30, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Augmodo! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Powering Next-Gen Retail Stores with Advanced Network Connectivity—Data GraphicMixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Machyna—Revolutionizing Retail with Smart Shopping Carts and Baskets Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 30, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Machyna! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact Fades
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Indellia—Streamlining Customer Feedback Management for Actionable Insights Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 30, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Indellia! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Analyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeAnalyst Corner: Analyzing Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions for the Apparel, Footwear and Department Store Sectors, with Aditya Kaushik
InfographicThe Coresight Research CORE Framework for Generative AI in Retail Coresight Research September 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadWe relaunch our longstanding CORE framework for AI (artificial intelligence) in retail with a focus on generative AI. The updated framework serves as a navigation tool for retail companies exploring the use cases of generative AI in the industry, covering front-end (consumer-facing) and back-end (fulfillment and supply chain) operations. We updated this framework in September 2024 to reflect where GenAI’s impact on retail is crystallizing. Other relevant research: Generative AI Latest: Empowering Productivity and Marketing Globally, Regulations for Responsible Use in China ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should Know—Update The Retail Buzz Around Generative AI—Infographic All Coresight Research coverage of generative AI in retail 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:Essential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 2— AI, Fulfillment, Marketing and Brand Strategy Take Center StageWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 8: Floor & Decor, Sprouts Farmers Market and The Home Depot Announce Store Expansion
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner—Three Key Themes Transforming the US Retail Landscape with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research September 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes currently transforming the US retail and e-commerce market: social commerce, expanded online marketplaces and retail media. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out. Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey data on US consumers’ social media shopping behaviors Other relevant research: Social Commerce in Focus—Beauty Leads the Way: US Consumer Survey Insights The US Retail Media Market: Understanding the Ad Buyer’s Perspective in CPG Retail 2024: US E-Commerce Technology Trends—Generative AI, Retail Media and Other Revenue-Generating Opportunities To Transform the Online Landscape Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the potential implications of the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate cuts for consumer sentiment in the US. 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:The US Online Grocery Surge: What’s Driving It, Who’s Shopping and Why the Momentum Is Here To StayWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Devour—Transforming Food Delivery into an Engaging Gaming Experience Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Devour! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Puller AI—Empowering Retail Teams To Access Critical Data Effortlessly with a No-Code Platform Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Puller AI! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Rolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearFinancial Sentiment Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 51, 2025—Data Graphic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Rodeo—Boosting E-Commerce Conversion with Passwordless Auto-login Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Rodeo! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion DriveWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 39: UK Store Openings Up 13% Year Over Year Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies—2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Claire’s, Frasers Group, Levi’s, Salt Life 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:AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 27, 2024 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 39 of 2024, spanning home-furnishing shopping trends, online beauty sales and L’Oreal’s patents. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: US CPG Sales Tracker: Post-Spike Lull for CPG E-Commerce as Beauty Declines Again “Let’s Talk Beauty”: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Are Strategic Priorities for L’Oréal Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Journey Foods—Innovating Food Product Development with AI-Powered Solutions Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Journey Foods! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Leav—Simplifying In-Store Checkout with Scan & Go Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 Leav! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 3: 457-Store Francesca’s Reportedly LiquidatingRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: bops—Enhancing Retail Efficiency Through Collaborative Inventory Intelligence Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups 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 bops! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: The Original Factory Shop Closes StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusFinancial Sentiment Falls Despite Supreme Court Move to Strike Down Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveRetailTech: Loss Prevention—Understanding the Big Picture To Prevent, Mitigate and Recover “Shrink”ing Profits John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadRetailers globally are grappling with the heightened incidence of shoplifting, including events involving organized retail crime (ORC), and their actions to combat theft have meaningful consequences for customer sentiment. In this research report, we explore established and emerging technologies that retailers can leverage to reduce and prevent shrink from external sources, as well as critical loss-prevention measures before, during and after a theft incident. Dive into the applications and benefits of technologies such as item tags and computer vision, which can help identify, discourage and mitigate the impact of incidents, in addition to enormous benefits from improving inventory accuracy. Plus, discover the central role of AI (artificial intelligence)-powered computer vision in loss prevention and operational efficiency. Protect your profits today. Gain essential insights to help your business implement a comprehensive loss-prevention strategy that ensures a positive customer experience while safeguarding assets. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Diebold Nixdorf. Data in this research report include: US retail shrink, in total and as a proportion of total sales Quarterly earnings analysis—references to shrink by selected US- and UK-based retailers Proprietary survey analysis of US consumers’ perceptions of and responses to shoplifting and theft-prevention measures Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Impinj, Rite Aid, NCR Voyix, Sensormatic, Target, Walgreens, Zebra Technologies, Other relevant research: This analysis refines and expands our previous research on loss-prevention technologies, published in June 2023 and October 2020. Keep up to date with developments in retail shrink and ORC with our monthly report series. RetailTech: RFID Is the Technology That Keeps on Giving to Retailers (and Associates and Consumers) Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. 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 Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Key Distribution Channel Shifts in 2026Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase Insights
Insight ReportSeptember 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 4% Sales Growth After Interest Rate Cut Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of September 19, 2024. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Data in this research report include: Our projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months US actual retail sales versus model-predicted sales US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees US annualized real disposable income per capita Other relevant research: August 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Expected Through the Rest of 2024 The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly 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:US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTechUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five Retailers
