What's Inside

On June 23, 2025, the Coresight Research NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer conference brought together a curated mix of leaders and innovators to dive into the shifts reshaping how we build, operate and connect. The event agenda put a sharp focus on AI (artificial intelligence), the evolving consumer and the spaces where commerce comes to life.

Thank you to NextGen 2025’s platinum sponsor, IBM, and to gold sponsors Intel, Cimulate AI and The Wires. 

So, what is shaping the future of retail, real estate and the consumer experience? This comprehensive report presents critical insights and takeaways from NextGen 2025, spanning five key themes. Discover how AI, retail media and design are redefining commerce—from the store to the supply chain.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

1. How are malls and physical stores transforming into tech-enabled, experience-driven hubs of community and commerce?
2. In what ways is AI driving deep structural change in retail?
3. What defines truly human-centric personalization, and how are brands using AI to build emotional relevance?
4. Why is retail media becoming a critical revenue stream, and what’s next for the channel?
5. How are brands rethinking supply chains for agility in today’s shifting landscape?

Joining Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, in our incredible lineup of 40 speakers were experts from the following companies (and many more): American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Antler, Burlington Stores, Cimulate AI, David Yurman, Glasshouse Fragrances, Guess?, IBM, IAMBIC, Intel Corporation, Kim’C Market, Korins Studio, L’Oréal, LUUM, NACDS, NextRivet, Prosper Brands, Rich HairCare, Samsung, Shoptalk, The Taubman Company

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• Highlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic
• The Power of First-Party Data: Five Ways To Maximize Business Success
• Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and Retailers
• Retail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market
• Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology
• Transforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to Personalization
• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.