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Event Presentation | June 4, 2025 Premium

The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC

Where are we in the AI revolution? How should your business approach the launch of AI agents? Uncover the answers to these questions and explore the agentic AI opportunity with this presentation, delivered by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC.

Deep Dive | June 3, 2025 Free Report

The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy

Agentic AI (artificial intelligence) offers new, unparalleled capabilities for enterprises to transform their operations. Why should your organization be an early adopter of agentic AI, and what must you consider to deploy the technology successfully? Leveraging the Coresight Research STORE Framework for driving innovation in retail, this Playbook provides a comprehensive guide to implementing and seizing the benefits of agentic AI. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Event Coverage | May 15, 2025 Premium

AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference

We offer highlights from Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 conference, with insights spanning agentic AI (artificial intelligence), “Cognitive Solutions,” planogram management, returns and environmental sustainability.

Deep Dive | April 24, 2025 Premium

Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field

How is DeepSeek disrupting the AI (artificial intelligence) status quo, and what does this mean for the future of GenAI (generative AI)? The Chinese AI company is redefining what’s possible with open-source, low-cost, high-performing AI models. We unpack the technical breakthroughs, training methodology and strategic implications of DeepSeek’s AI models.

Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium

Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More

We offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce.

Analyst Corner | April 13, 2025

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Analyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John Harmon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses technology-focused highlights from the recent Shoptalk Spring 2025 conference.

Analyst Corner | April 6, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie Poon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst, discusses the building blocks of agentic AI (artificial intelligence)—an emerging technology that builds on GenAI (generative AI) and is set to be transformative for retail and other industries.

Event Coverage | March 27, 2025

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Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of Mind

We present highlights from the third (and final) day of the conference. Discover insights on community building, loyalty and AI (artificial intelligence)-powered search.

Event Coverage | March 20, 2025 Free Report

Connected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025

CTV Connect 2025 unearthed insights from Amazon, Disney, Netflix and more on the opportunities and challenges presented by connected TV. Read our report to discover 10 key takeaways from the event.

Innovator Profile | March 12, 2025 Premium

Innovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROAS

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Lica World, whose AI (artificial intelligence) video-creation platform enables brands to scale their video campaigns.

Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AI

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Sotira, whose AI-powered software monetizes surplus inventory.

Innovator Profile | March 10, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Lumi AI, a data analysis solution that unlocks hidden value for retail businesses.

Innovator Profile | March 10, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Big Sur AI, whose commerce-first AI (artificial intelligence) platform helps brands and retailers boost profitability through task-specific AI agents.

Innovator Profile | March 10, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf Performance

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Wayvee Analytics, which analyzes in-store shoppers’ emotions to measure customer satisfaction and purchase intent.

Event Presentation | February 25, 2025 Premium

What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025

What lessons can retailers learn from Shein and Temu? Explore how these Chinese e-commerce players are disrupting retail, redefining consumer engagement and supply chain innovation. This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call in February 2025.