Retailistic

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Jun 2026

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Join Deborah Weinswig of Coresight Research as she hosts discussions on a range of topics at the intersection of retail and technology.

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June 9, 202646 min

The Next Trillion-Dollar Company Won’t Be an App – It’ll Run on Robots and Real-World AI

Key topics AI in physical supply chains Testing and building in fast-paced tech environments The impact of GLP-1 on health and consumer behavior Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Information Overload in Venture Capital 02:17 The Importance of Testing and Building in Tech 04:52 The Shift Towards a Builder Culture 07:36 Evaluating Build vs. Buy in Technology Investments 10:10 The Role of Interns in Modern Organizations 13:01 The Future of AI in Supply Chain and Logistics 15:42 The Ripple Effects of AI on the Physical World 18:12 Challenges in Supply Chain Automation 20:55 Complexities of Robotics in Warehousing 25:30 Automation and Workforce Dynamics 26:49 The Impact of GLP-1 on Consumer Behavior 31:03 Healthcare Innovations and Continuous Care 33:49 Investing in a Changing Landscape 37:33 The Future of Shopping and Agentic Commerce 41:06 Lightning Round Insights

June 3, 20268 min

Agentic Commerce: The $1 Trillion Retail Revolution Coming by 2030

📌 Key Topics Covered in This Episode: • The rise of agentic commerce and AI-driven autonomous transactions. • How GLP-1 medications impact apparel sizing profiles and consumer grocery spending. • New Coresight Research data showing 60% of consumers want to use GenAI for shopping. • Overcoming the three main challenges of AI in retail: trust, checkout friction, and user inertia. #RetailTrends #AgenticCommerce #AIinRetail #Retailistic #CoresightResearch #RetailTech 0:00 - Weekly Research Highlights & Reports 0:53 - Introduction by Deborah Weinswig 1:10 - Defining Agentic Commerce Strategy & Architecture 2:24 - Projecting the $1 Trillion Agentic Commerce Market Size by 2030 3:10 - Use Cases: Demand Forecasting & Inventory Allocation 3:23 - The Retail Impact of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications 4:00 - Solving Apparel Sizing vs. Non-Apparel Dietary Shifts 4:44 - Consumer Insights: GenAI Shopping Survey Results 6:06 - 3 Major Challenges Facing Autonomous AI Commerce 7:12 - Looking Ahead: The Future of Retail Tech 7:30 - Conclusion & Coresight Research Services

May 12, 202648 min

The End of Middle-of-the-Road Retail: How Discounters, Experiences & Healthcare Malls Will Reshape What You Buy, Where You Go, and How Much You Spend

Key topics Resurgence of malls and entertainment concepts Grocery store evolution and value shopping Impact of AI and PropTech on retail real estate Consumer behavior shifts and proximity effects Revitalization strategies for dead malls Luxury retail trends and customer focus The role of pop-ups and short-term leases Global retail insights from China and Mexico Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Passion for Retail 02:57 The Evolution of Entertainment in Retail 05:36 Changing Consumer Relationships with Malls 08:18 The Grocery Landscape Transformation 10:46 The Rise of Discount Retailers 13:23 The Future of Drugstores 16:19 Department Stores: A Dying Concept? 18:52 Experiential Retail and Consumer Engagement 21:32 Emerging Retail Concepts and Trends 26:17 The Rise of Luckin Coffee 29:48 Consumer Expectations and Product Innovation 30:30 The Mall Experience in China 31:37 Food and Beverage Trends in Malls 33:13 Healthcare in Retail Spaces 33:57 The State of Luxury Retail 36:00 The Lightning Round Begins 42:44 Misconceptions in Retail Real Estate 44:29 Future Cities and Retail Opportunities 45:57 Pop-Ups: The Future of Retail Leasing

May 5, 202611 min

Consumer Sentiment and Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty

Key topics AI Impact Framework in retail Consumer sentiment and spending behavior Tech innovations for business agility Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Changing Consumer Landscape 04:59 Consumer Sentiment and Spending Trends 07:40 Innovations in Technology and Consumer Engagement

April 28, 202633 min

The K-Shaped Economy, Inflation, and Bitcoin’s Escape Hatch for the Middle Class

Key topics Bitcoin rewards and their impact on consumer savings The evolution of financial services with crypto The role of Bitcoin in global financial inclusion Chapters 00:00 The Philosophy of Technology and Consumer Empowerment 02:00 Inefficiencies in the Financial System 05:36 Financial Literacy and Consumer Behavior 07:57 Regulatory Frameworks: Traditional vs. Crypto 12:39 The Impact of Bitcoin on Banking 16:07 The Future of Rewards Programs 18:44 Consumer Behavior in a K-Shaped Economy 22:44 Elevating the Bottom of the Hourglass 27:25 Reflections on the Evolution of Fold 29:35 Lightning Round: Quick Insights

April 21, 202648 min

From Returns to Revenue: How AI is Turning Customer Pain into Loyalty and Insights

Key topics Impact of AI on retail customer experience Supply chain and logistics transformation through AI Measuring ROI and success metrics in AI deployments Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crescendo and AI in Customer Service 04:31 The Evolution of Customer Experience and Returns 09:33 AI Implementation Challenges and Expectations 14:09 Defining Customer Experience Across Channels 18:36 The Role of AI in Enhancing Customer Experience 26:06 Navigating AI's Potential and Realistic Applications 27:47 Transforming Customer Experience with AI 29:02 Personalization in Customer Engagement 30:59 The Evolution of Consumer Behavior 32:52 The Synergy of Digital and In-Store Experiences 34:39 Empathy in Customer Service 36:38 The Importance of Small Gestures 39:43 Lightning Round: Insights on AI and CX

April 7, 202633 min

From Obscure Forum to AI Goldmine: How Reddit Just Changed the Game for E-Commerce Brands

Key topics Reddit's evolution and business model Leveraging Reddit for brand marketing Reddit's role in AI and LLM citations Best practices for brand engagement on Reddit Community dynamics and subreddit management Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of Reddit 02:17 Reddit vs. LinkedIn: A Comparative Analysis 04:47 Subreddit Dynamics and Brand Engagement 07:32 The Role of Reddit in E-commerce and Marketing 10:31 Leveraging Reddit for AI and SEO Strategies 13:05 Best Practices for Brands on Reddit 16:03 Understanding Customer Insights through Reddit 18:31 The Future of Reddit and Brand Interactions 21:30 Personal Experiences and Community Engagement 23:55 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

March 24, 202622 min

The Death of the Trend: Why Retail is Looking to Defense and Biotech for the Future

Key Topics AI-driven demand planning with Palantir The impact of synthetic models and the uncanny valley Robotics in supply chain and manufacturing The role of space technology in retail innovation The importance of understanding consumer expectations in tech adoption Chapters 00:00 Navigating Creative Destruction in Retail 01:57 The Role of Innovation in Business 04:43 AI and the Death of Trends 07:04 Synthetic Models and Their Implications 09:50 The Future of Robotics in Supply Chain 12:12 Transforming Retail Experiences 14:31 The Evolution of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Resources South by Southwest - https://www.sxsw.com/ CES (Consumer Electronics Show) - https://www.ces.tech/ Palantir Technologies - https://www.palantir.com/ Archetype AI - https://archetype.ai/ Qualcomm - https://www.qualcomm.com/

March 17, 202650 min

From Soccer Fields to Factory Futures: Why Emotional Intelligence Will Reshape American Manufacturing

Key topics Supply chain resilience and innovation The role of cities in manufacturing and smart city development The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and industrial policy Chapters 00:00 The Passion for Soccer 04:14 Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies 10:07 Smart Cities and Emotional Intelligence 15:51 Supply Chains and Community Resilience 21:14 Urban Design and Food Systems 24:14 Craftsmanship and the Art of Making 27:16 Navigating the Journey to New York City 29:49 The Role of Community in Manufacturing 30:40 Joining the World Economic Forum 35:08 Building Ecosystems in Advanced Manufacturing 37:01 The American Manufacturing Futures Institute 40:47 Redefining Success in Manufacturing 45:53 The Power of Collaboration and Community Resources CoreSight Research - https://coresight.com American Manufacturing Futures Institute - https://manufacturingfuturesinstitute.org Richard Sennett, The Craftsman - https://www.amazon.com/dp/046502711X World Economic Forum - Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution - https://www.weforum.org/center-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution City College of New York - https://www.cuny.edu

March 10, 202638 min

Ten Years of Shoptalk Magic: How AI Is Reinventing Stores, Loyalty, and the Customer Experience

Key Topics The evolving role of AI in retail Highlights of Shoptalk Spring 2026 Strategies for store and supply chain transformation Customer loyalty and emotional engagement Emerging retail technologies and startups Chapters 00:00 Shop Talk Spring Preview 02:23 AI's Impact on Retail 05:17 Startup Pitch Evolution 08:01 Transforming Retail Operations 10:36 The Role of Physical Stores 13:02 Returns and Customer Experience 15:32 Nostalgia and Emotional Loyalty 18:03 AI in Retail: Challenges and Opportunities 20:25 Lightning Round Insights Resources Shop Talk Spring 2026 - https://www.shoptalk.com Coresight Research - https://coresight.com Deborah Weinswig on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahweinswig Roquan Lucas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roquanlucas