June 4, 2025 Infographic Premium The STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in RetailThe Coresight Research STORE Framework is a tool for retail companies to identify and implement innovation in their enterprise. The framework helps guide decision-making in the adoption of next-generation technologies, from recognizing the opportunity to considering risks, resilience and ethics.
June 3, 2025 Deep Dive Free Report The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyAgentic AI (artificial intelligence) offers new, unparalleled capabilities for enterprises to transform their operations. Why should your organization be an early adopter of agentic AI, and what must you consider to deploy the technology successfully? Leveraging the Coresight Research STORE Framework for driving innovation in retail, this Playbook provides a comprehensive guide to implementing and seizing the benefits of agentic AI. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
June 2, 2025 Event Presentation Premium Recent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Dive into our insights from May 2025 retail events: World Retail Congress, ICSC Las Vegas and AAFA Global Supply Chain and Trade Conference. From the evolving tariff landscape and sustainability tensions to the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) in supply chains and real estate, explore the seismic shifts shaping 2025 and beyond. This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar replay of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call held on June 2, 2025.
May 23, 2025 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyWe explore how AI/ML (machine learning) and GenAI (generative AI) are redefining every step of the customer journey in digital commerce—from awareness and consideration to purchase and retention. Discover how retailers can adapt to shrinking consumer attention spans and create seamless, personalized experiences. We cover key topics including digital marketing, retail media, virtual stores and more.
May 21, 2025 Free Report Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementProduct management plays a crucial role in driving revenues, margins, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning) and GenAI (generative AI) offer powerful capabilities for retail companies to enhance key functions through the product lifecycle, from product development to customer interaction. This research report is produced and made available to non-subscribers in partnership with Centric Software.
May 20, 2025 Insight Report Premium AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsOpenAI announced on May 7, 2025, that Fidji Simo, the current CEO and Chair of Instacart, will join OpenAI later this year as CEO of Applications. We discuss the implications of this move for the company and for the AI (artificial intelligence) race in general.
May 19, 2025 Insight Report Premium RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelFrom smarter foot-traffic insights to real-time building optimization and lease management, a new generation of technologies is reshaping what’s possible for mall operators. We explore how landlords can transform shopping centers into data-powered environments that are more efficient, intelligent and profitable.
May 16, 2025 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementEmpowering in-store associates with technology not only improves productivity and employee experiences but also translates to more positive, repeat customer interactions. In this RetailTech report, we present five key strategies for retailers to leverage associate enablement technology to realize these gains and, ultimately, drive revenue.
May 15, 2025 Insight Report Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverNew US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal the deterrent effect of restrictive in-store security measures… for regular shoppers. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and new theft-targeting legislation. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink.
May 15, 2025 Event Coverage Premium AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceWe offer highlights from Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 conference, with insights spanning agentic AI (artificial intelligence), “Cognitive Solutions,” planogram management, returns and environmental sustainability.
May 13, 2025 Deep Dive Free Report Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementProduct management plays a crucial role in driving revenues, margins, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning) and GenAI (generative AI) offer powerful capabilities for retail companies to enhance key functions through the product lifecycle, from product development to customer interaction. This research report is produced and made available to non-subscribers in partnership with Centric Software.
May 4, 2025 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the potential for increased use of AI (artificial intelligence) within the MarTech (marketing technology) landscape.
May 2, 2025 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements from Skechers, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market, among others. In non-store-closure news, Dollar Tree has appointed a new Chief Supply Chain Officer.
April 29, 2025 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we dive into the competition between the two market leaders in US warehouse club retailing: Costco and Sam’s Club. How do the two companies stack up, and which is best positioned for future growth and success? Explore metrics such as revenue growth, shopper profiles, brick-and-mortar expansion and tech strategies.
April 29, 2025 Event Presentation Premium Unlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Understand the importance of AI (artificial intelligence)-powered MarTech (marketing technology) in retail, and discover how to unlock value! With insights spanning GenAI, agentic AI and more, we offer insights to help you strategize for success. This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call on April 29, 2025.
