Retailistic

By Deborah Weinswig

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

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The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.

Retailistic episodes:

June 09, 2026The 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
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47min
June 03, 2026 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
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9min
May 12, 2026 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
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49min
May 05, 2026 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

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12min
April 28, 2026 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
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34min
April 21, 2026 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
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49min
April 07, 2026 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
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34min
March 24, 2026 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/
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23min
March 17, 2026 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

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51min
March 10, 2026 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
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39min

FAQs about Retailistic:

How many episodes does Retailistic have?

The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.