Event CoverageRetailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Preview: Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000 Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn October 28, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee Retailers United’s third pitch event, in which five retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry thought leaders. In this report, we profile the five startup contestants and discuss the event’s structure and the judges involved. This year, the event will cover key topics in retail, including sustainability, inclusivity and charitable giveback. Register here for the “Help America Stay Open” event to watch the pitch competition unfold live at 11.00 a.m. EST. 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 2026: Day 1—Agentic Commerce and AI-Driven Personalization; Retail Media Innovation and Omnichannel Data; Emotional Connection and Loyalty in the AI EraHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsSeasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce Latest