Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Node Makes Guest Users Loyal Customers Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 7, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Node! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT Users
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2024: Tractor Supply Adds 4 Million Square Feet to Openings Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 7, 2024 Reasons to ReadTractor Supply is set to open 4.0 million square feet of retail space in 2024. Explore the details of its store opening plans and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from February 2024, including their square-footage impact, in this report. Part of our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series, we offer insights into announced developments as of March 1, 2024. Data in this report are: Year-to-date (YTD) announced US store closures and openings estimates for 2024, by retailer—total number of store closures/openings and their square-footage impact US announced store closures and openings: week-by-week data for 2024 versus the comparable period in 2023 Companies mentioned in this report include: Best Buy, Carter’s, Grocery Outlet, Macy’s, Pandora, Tractor Supply Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Wawa Other relevant research: View our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. The Coresight Research 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. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 YTD; for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. 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 Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized Storefronts
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: PSYKHE AI Accurately Predicts Purchasing Behavior Using Deep-Learning Models Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 6, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 PSYKHE AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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:Grocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Primis Enhances the Post-Purchase Journey for Brands and Customers Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 6, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Primis! Note: Since this profile published, the Startup Pitch lineup changed—Primis did not compete at Shoptalk. Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years We also profiled Primis before Shoptalk Europe 2023 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 2026, Week 10: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—BJ’s, Burlington Stores, Abercrombie & Fitch and MoreWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2026: Calendar2026 Retail Predictions: China—Five Pillars for Moderate Growth Amid a Tough Environment
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Portless Streamlines Cross-Border Logistics with Direct Shipping Solutions Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 6, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Portless! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years More reports on the supply chain (including logistics and the last mile) 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:Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 5: Bath & Body Works, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters See Sales Growth; Best Buy, Lowe’s and Others See Sales Decline Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research March 6, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report fourth-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 3, 2024, across eight sectors: apparel and footwear, beauty, department stores, e-commerce, electronics retailers, food and grocery, home and home-improvement, and specialty apparel. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Carter’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Qurate Retail, TJX Companies, Urban Outfitters, Weis Markets Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 3: Crocs, Herbalife and L’Oréal See Strong Sales Growth; Capri Holdings and Hanesbrands Report Sales Declines Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 2: Alibaba, Amazon and CVS See Strong Sales Growth; Under Armour Witnesses Weak Demand Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Clorox and Walgreens Report Strong Results; Columbia Sportswear Sees Sales Decline The Coresight 100 list 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 Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Positivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AI
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Raleon’s AI-Powered Solution Optimizes Loyalty Programs To Enhance Customer Engagement Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 5, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Raleon! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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:Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—Infographic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Optiversal Uses Generative AI To Create E-Commerce Content That Resonates with a Brand’s Audience Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 5, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Optiversal! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years More reports on generative AI in 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:Saving $4.5 Billion as “Client Zero”: Insights from the IBM “AI at Scale” Conference—From Potential to PerformanceAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesAgentic Commerce—Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Invokes “Multiplayer Mode”
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: MadeMeBuyIt Simplifies Procurement Through a Centralized B2B Marketplace Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 5, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 MadeMeBuyIt! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer SpendingWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Insight ReportE-Commerce for the Modern Consumer: Building Trust in a Digital Age Vijay Doijad, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 5, 2024 Reasons to ReadGain a competitive edge in e-commerce! We delve into the friction points that translate to shopper journey abandonment, explore how brands and retailers can cultivate loyalty in the digital age, and discuss the importance of the human touch in online shopping, with a focus on customer service. Dive into our critical insights to learn how to meet the expectations of the modern consumer, enhance shopper engagement and boost customer lifetime value. Our analysis is informed by a Coresight Research survey of US online shoppers. This report is produced and made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Humankind. [Update: Humankind was acquired by Tulip in December 2024] Data in this research report include: Estimated growth trajectory of US online retail sales through 2027 Online cart abandonment rate in US e-commerce and estimated revenue loss as a result in 2024 Proprietary survey data—what US consumers think about human experts vs. AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots and their preferences around online shopping assistance Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. See all Coresight Research coverage of e-commerce and emerging technology More Innovator Research from Coresight Research 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:Sector Focus: Discount Stores—Data GraphicNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFRolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
Deep DiveConsumer Activity Patterns Show Variability: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 5, 2024 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. In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on February 26, 2024. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights reports The 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce Around 250 Store Openings for 2026Revving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Claire’s, LK Bennett and The Original Factory Shop File for AdministrationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Hue Promotes Diversity in E-Commerce Marketing via Shoppable Video Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 4, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Hue! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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:Drugstore Decimation: Assessing Rite Aid’s Closures, and Which Competitors Stand To GainEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 9: Marks & Spencer Leads Store OpeningsUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: EyeLevel.ai Is Truth Serum for AI, Enabling the Build of Hallucination-Free Apps with up to 95% Accuracy Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 4, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 EyeLevel.ai! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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:Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes Stores
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: dotkonnekt Revolutionizes Digital Commerce with Its AI-Powered Sangria Platform Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 4, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024, which will take place during March 17–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 17, 2024, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 dotkonnekt! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years 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: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand KumarAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikCoresight Research Weekly Consumer Survey: Premium Subscriber CallKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery Efficiency
Market Navigators/Market OutlookResearch Preview: Market Navigator—UK Retail and E-Commerce Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research March 4, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Market Navigator series offers in-depth, data-rich views of a retail, consumer or technology sector. This Research Preview offers an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the UK retail market including e-commerce. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the growth trajectory of retailers’ revenues, and explore the competitive landscape. We also provide a sneak peek of the themes we are watching in the market. Look out for our full report next week to explore these topics in further detail and to discover key insights about market factors, the UK macro context and more. Data in this research report include: UK retail sales by sector, 2018–2023 Revenues of leading UK retailers, 2018–2023 Companies mentioned in this report are: Aldi, Amazon, Associated British Foods, eBay, Frasers Group, Harrods, H&M, IKEA, JD Sports, J Sainsbury, Marks & Spencer, Next, Ocado, Poundland, Shein, Tesco Other relevant research: Retail 2024: Five Forces and Five Trends Shaping UK Retail Holiday 2023: UK Retail Wrap-Up—December Downturn Unlikely To Herald Renewed Retrenchment Market Outlook: UK Grocery—Inflation Drives Value Growth Amidst Volume Decline Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China 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:January 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation
