Event CoverageThe 4th New Economy Think Tank Summit: Three Things You Need to Know Coresight Research January 9, 2019 Executive SummaryOn January 6, the Coresight Research team attended the fourth New Economy Think Tank Summit in Beijing. Attendees included significant figures in retail, and these are some of the things they discussed: Artificial intelligence (AI) is not about the Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twin, or any of the latest technologies: It’s about using machine learning to solve business problems. AI can dramatically shorten the product development cycle. Robots and humans unite: Pairing the two on the factory floor will be the next wave. 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: December 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% GrowthSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondNovember 2025 US Retail Sales: Positive but Muted Holiday Growth
