Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived Values Anna Beller, Vice President of AdvisoryJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchStephan Deemer, AssociateSteven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, taking place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. In this report, we present insights on the second day of the conference, covering next-generation search and the future of marketing—from understanding the consumer to storytelling to building communities. This report has been updated since first published to include insights from the day’s afternoon sessions. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce You can find all our coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. We cover the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, which took place on the first two days of Shoptalk Spring, in a separate report. 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: Walmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresSingles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center Stage