Event CoverageWorld Retail Congress 2019 Wrap-Up Coresight Research May 31, 2019 Executive SummaryThe Coresight Research team attended and participated in the 2019 World Retail Congress in Amsterdam, May 14-16. These are some of our highlights from the event: On the final day, Nike was named Retailer of the Year, a summation of what it takes to be a retailer today: spectacular retail and brand execution at every consumer touchpoint, clear brand positioning and strong consumer relationships. Purpose is emerging as retail’s North Star: Consumers embrace brands with purpose. Luxury in 2019 is capturing young consumers with beauty, wellness and exclusivity in the form of “drops,” creating a sense of exclusivity while remaining inclusive. New Retail was invented in China but is coming to the West in what we call the “Alibabafication” of retail. Click here to view highlights from Day 1 and Day 2. 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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025February 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data Graphic
