Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—10 Innovators Driving Customer Experience and Operational Efficiencies Coresight Research March 20, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the startups redefining retail innovation as they compete at Shoptalk Spring 2026’s “Shark Reef” pitch event. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How will the Shark Reef Startup Pitch competition work at Shoptalk Spring 2026? Who are the industry experts judging the competition—and what expertise do they bring? Which major areas of retail disruption are these startups tackling? Which 10 early-stage retail-technology innovators are competing for the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards? Other relevant research: Catch up on insights from previous Shoptalk events and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2026 here. Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric Experiences Retail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail Technology Hub 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: Financial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentRetail Crime and Shrink: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology DeploymentsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for Bankruptcy