Deep DiveInnovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail Industry Coresight Research May 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and accelerated the adoption of various advanced technologies. We outline our expectations for the top innovator trends that are impacting the retail industry, covering contact-light shopping, personalized experiences, livestream e-commerce, last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment centers and more. For each trend, we present examples of related initiatives by retailers globally as well as selected innovators that are enabling technological advancements in each space. Click here to read more innovator research from Coresight Research. Click here to read our Retail 2021: Global Trends report, which explores key trends across various retail sectors and regions. Click here to read our 2021 Retail and Technology Outlook, in which Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021 across 10 channels, sectors or markets. 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 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI RevolutionQuantifying Tariff Impacts: What Retail Companies Reported in 3Q25—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in England