Deep Dive | May 13, 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2025 Free Report Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersDriving margin expansion is increasingly challenging in a highly competitive retail environment and amid growing uncertainty around tariffs. Understand profitability challenges and the technologies that retail companies are prioritizing to solve them with our free, survey-driven research report, produced in partnership with Rithum. We explore the path to profitability across the retail value chain, from product assortment to retail media to returns. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2025 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesDiscover the 12 innovators participating in the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025! We pull together our Innovator Profiles into one downloadable document for your convenience. Read More
Infographic | March 24, 2025 Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025We present retail-tech innovators you need to know from Shoptalk Las Vegas over the years! Discover the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competitors and winners. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 13, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Novel, which enables brands to roll out customized mobile wallet passes that are directly integrated with a Shopify storefront. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 13, 2025 Innovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present ShopVision, whose AI (artificial intelligence) solution unlocks productivity for digital commerce businesses. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 13, 2025 Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present RetailReady, whose AI (artificial intelligence) platform helps brands save money by ensuring shipping compliance. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2025 Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Shopeaks, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform enables brands to monetize social media through personalized storefronts. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2025 Innovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Lica World, whose AI (artificial intelligence) video-creation platform enables brands to scale their video campaigns. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2025 Innovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Nectar Social, whose agentic social commerce platform delivers AI (artificial intelligence)-powered branded messaging to elevate consumer engagement and generate sales via social media. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Sotira, whose AI-powered software monetizes surplus inventory. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Selectika, whose tech solution for intelligent metadata enrichment is transforming product discovery in fashion e-commerce. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 11, 2025 Innovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present PlayAbly, whose AI-powered shoppable games drive consumer engagement and conversion for brands. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 10, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Lumi AI, a data analysis solution that unlocks hidden value for retail businesses. Read More
