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Join Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, to explore a range of topics at the intersection of retail and technology.
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The data-driven retail podcast you can't miss.
Join Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research as she hosts discussions on a range of topics at the intersection of retail and technology.
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Deborah covers live, evolving trends in today's retail industry. Episodes focus on key topics that are currently top of mind among retail executives.
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Each episode's discussion is driven by insights from current industry data and retail performance provided by Coresight Research.
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Embracing Transformation: The Shifting Dynamics of Entertainment, Retail and Office Spaces
On this episode of Retaili$tic, host Deborah Weinswig is joined by James Cook, Americas Director of Retail Research at JLL. The pair begin the episode with a brief recap of ICSC Las Vegas 2023 before diving into the impact of streaming platforms on movie theaters, the future of malls in the digital age and the evolving nature of office environments, including remote work trends and innovative workspace designs. For more information and research on these topics, head to coresight.com!
Unleashing the Potential of Retail Media
Join host Deborah Weinswig on this episode of Retaili$tic as she explores the captivating world of retail media with RJ Hottovy of Placer.ai and Daniel Rodden of Coresight Research. In this episode, they explore the booming realm of retail media networks (RMNs) and their profound impact on digital advertising. Discover how first-party consumer data serves as the foundation for retail media, and learn how to navigate the changing RMN landscape. Tune in to this episode to unlock the potential of retail media for your business.
Unforgettable Moments and Expert Insights: Shoptalk Europe 2023 Recap
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Deborah welcomes Ben Miller, Director of Original Content at Shoptalk, for an engaging and insightful recap of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Together, they delve into their most impactful takeaways from the event, highlight their favorite sessions and share intriguing stories of unexpected encounters. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion! Head to coresight.com to read our Shoptalk Europe 2023 recap reports.
Unlocking the Power of CDPs in Retail
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Deborah is joined by Amit Venugopal, MD at VASS, to discuss customer data platforms (CDPs) and how they are revolutionizing retail. CDPs are the ultimate tool for understanding and engaging customers, but how can retailers utilize their capabilities? Deborah and Amit discuss data clouds, retail media and everything in between! Head to coresight.com for more information.
Ageless Beauty: How the Beauty and Wellness Industry Can Better Serve the 50+ Woman
The Retaili$tic podcast is back this week with another episode hosted by Primel Konok, who is joined by Marie Driscoll, Managing Director of Beauty and Luxury at Coresight Research. The pair discuss the impact of recent economic conditions on the beauty industry, as well as industry trends and the rise of self-care and product personalization and customization. The data discussed in this episode comes from our recent report, "The 50+ Woman: What She Needs from the Beauty and Wellness Industry." Read the full report on coresight.com.
Earth Day and Sustainability in the Retail World
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Primel Konok hosts Coresight Research Senior Analyst Sunny Zheng for a conversation on Earth Day and sustainability. The pair discuss the significance of Earth Day, how brands and retailers can increase their sustainability efforts and the potential benefits of corporate social responsibility in terms of top- and bottom-line growth. For more information, head to coresight.com.
Dressing for the Future: Navigating the Evolving US Dresswear Market
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Sunny Zheng, a Senior Analyst at Coresight Research, discusses the future of dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US after a year of strong demand revival. This episode is based on a recent report, US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand Fades, which you can find on coresight.com.
Generative AI and ChatGPT: A Retaili$tic Perspective
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Primel Konok, a retail technology analyst at Coresight Research, explores the topic of generative artificial intelligence (AI), discussing how retailers can utilize ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms to improve business efficiency, innovation and creativity. Head to coresight.com to read the full report, ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should Know.
Shoptalk 2023 Recap: Key Insights, Surprising Discoveries and What’s Next
Deborah is joined by Shoptalk's Director of Original Content, Ben Miller, and Coresight Research analyst Primel Konok in this episode of Retaili$tic. Together, they recap the highlights of Shoptalk 2023, including keynote presentations and a couple surprising twists, as well as what attendees can expect from upcoming events, such as Shoptalk Europe and Shoptalk Chicago. For more research on Shoptalk 2023, visit coresight.com.
Shop or Drop: Current Macroeconomics and Retail
On this episode of Retaili$tic, Primel Konok, Analyst at Coresight Research, sits down with John Harmon, Managing Director at Coresight Research, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and their effect on the retail landscape. Topics include inflation, interest rates, the SVB collapse, retail sales data, consumer health and predictions for the future.
Shoptalk 2023: Lessons from the Past and Recommendations for the Future
This episode is a must-listen for anyone heading to Las Vegas for Shoptalk 2023 next week! Deborah is joined by Marie Driscoll, John Harmon, and Charlotte Rothschild, members of the Coresight Research team. Together, the group dives into all things Shoptalk, including our recent Shoptalk Preview report, out now on coresight.com.
US Grocery Retail: Recessions, Inflation and Supply Chains, Oh My!
In this episode of Retaili$tic, Deborah is joined by Andy Harig from food industry association FMI to discuss smart labels, personalization, sustainability, supply chains, loyalty and so much more! Read the full report, produced in partnership with FMI, on coresight.com.
Shein in Fast Fashion
Shein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022, and Coresight Research believes that the company is well positioned to expand in 2023. On this episode of Retaili$tic, Deborah dives into Shein with Coresight Research Analyst Anand Kumar and discusses the retail space in general.
Bed Bath and Gone
This week, Deborah is joined by two Coresight Research Associates, Royce Baretto and Daniel Rodden. Together, they dive into Bed Bath and Beyond’s recently announced store closures, the areas that will feel the greatest impact and which companies could benefit from the closures. For more details, head to Coresight.com.
The Innovator Matrix
On this week’s episode, Deborah is joined by Primel Konok and Steven Winnick of Coresight Research to discuss the recently launched, Innovator Matrix series. The first report, which explores US last mile delivery, evaluates obstacles retailers are facing in the last mile, and identifies the top private last-mile delivery technology providers based on Level of Innovation and Market Potential. Read the full report on Coresight.com.
Valentine's Day Special
John Mercer, Global Head of Research at Coresight Research, joins Deborah this week for a special Valentine’s Day episode! John and Deborah dive into consumer spending from 2022 and consumer plans for Valentine’s Day 2023. Head to Coresight.com to check out the full Consumer Tracker Report, along with other reports mentioned in this episode.
Next Generation Retail
This week on Retaili$tic, host Deborah Weinswig and special guest Renee Hartmann discuss their new book, Next Generation Retail. The co-authors dive into what inspired them to write the book, their favorite chapters and how the book can benefit you and your organization! Purchase a copy now via your retailer of choice!
CES 2023—All Wrapped Up
John Harmon, Managing Director of Retail Technology Research at Coresight Research, joins Adeline Devers for a series of rapid-fire questions about his CES 2023 experience in this short-but-sweet episode. To read John’s #free reports on CES 2023, head to Coresight.com.
Travel Retail and Beauty
Adeline Devers steps in for Deborah this week to interview Coresight's one and only Marie Driscoll. In this episode, Adeline and Marie chat about all things travel retail and beauty - inspired by Marie's recent report Three Things You Need To Know: Travel Retail and Beauty, live now on Coresight.com.
Special Guest Rory Cutaia from Verb
Andrew Smith gets a chance to catch up with Roray Cutaia, CEO at Verb Technology Company, to talk about their plans for the future of live streaming and video based sales. Deborah joins to recap and preview upcoming shopping festivals and events.
More episodes
- E18 - Topics of the day with Andrew
- E17 - ULI Recap
- E16 - Happy Earth Day
- E15 - Andrew and Deborah Resync
- E14 - Shoptalk Las Vegas 2022
- E13 - Shoptalk, World Retail Congress, and ICSC on deck
- E12 - Online grocery and live streaming
- E11 - Colabs, introductions, and learning in the retail space
- E10 - Retail, real estate, and real people
- E9 - Metaverse and sustainability, accessibility, body positivity with Andrew Smith
- E8 - All things metaversian and sustainability with Andrew Smith
- E7 - The rapidly evolving cannabis market. Guest: Smoke Wallin
- E6 - Street fashion in the China market. Guest: Renee Hartmann
- E5 - AI and Retail in 2021. Guest: John Harmon
- E4 - Commerce in livestreams. Guest: Renee Hartmann
- E3 - The future of retail. Guest: John Harmon
- E2 - The Impact of Ali Baba's 11/11 Singles Day. Guest: Renee Hartmann
- E1 - New Opportunities in Retail. Guest: Justin Hochberg

Deborah Weinswig
CEO and Founder
Coresight Research

Andrew Smith
Co-founder & Managing Partner
ThinkUncommon