Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 2, 2025 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, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three technologies that US retailers are implementing to futureproof their physical retail and customer engagement strategies: pricing optimization technology, associate enablement tools and agentic AI (artificial intelligence). We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which explores the state of China’s economy. 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 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters AdministrationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 Stores