Coresight Research Hosts One-Day Conference Examining AI Impact and Strategies for the Retail Industry

Coresight Conference: How AI Is Redefining The Possible brings together retail leaders, AI innovators, and technology pioneers to reshape the future of commerce

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coresight Research, the leading research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology, in partnership with Tractor Supply and Soles4Souls, announces Coresight Conference: How AI Is Redefining The Possible, a one-day conference taking place September 28, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Coresight Conference creates an opportunity for retail executives and technology leaders to examine how artificial intelligence has impacted brands, retailers, and consumers, and share insights and strategies on its future impact on commerce.

More than 40 experts with firsthand experience implementing successful AI programs in retail and consumer environments will lead 10+ sessions focused on critical issues facing the industry today. Coresight Research will also be sharing proprietary research on consumer shopping habits, how AI is having an impact on purchasing decisions, and how technology is evolving the retail landscape. Three keynote conversations with leading retail experts will anchor the program allowing for deeper conversations on where AI is delivering value today and where the industry goes next. Session topics will include:

• Leading Through AI Transformation: Navigating organizational change and new operating models.
• Turning AI Investment Into Business Value: Prioritizing AI investments that deliver measurable impact.
• AI-Powered Customer Experiences: Transforming personalization, discovery and engagement.
• Scaling AI Across the Enterprise: Moving from experimentation to responsible, enterprise-wide deployment.
• Physical AI and the Intelligent Store: Applying robotics, computer vision and AI to store operations.
• Agentic AI and Commerce: Connecting intelligent systems across discovery, checkout, merchandising and operations.
• The Future of the Store: Reimagining in-store experiences through AI, data and technology.

“The future of retail is being built today. Executing effective AI strategies is now as critical for brands and retailers as traditional business functions like managing supply chains,” said Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig. “Coresight Conference is an opportunity for retail leaders to learn what is working, connect with the people shaping the industry, and leave with ideas that can drive meaningful results.”

In conjunction with the conference, Coresight will be releasing its foundational piece of AI research based on its IMPACT Framework, which focuses on Investment & Infrastructure Models, Policies & Regulations, Applications, Consumers & Retail, and Transformation.

The Coresight AI Council (CAIC) will also unveil its Advisory Board bringing together 25 leading voices across retail and consumer industries. Meeting monthly, the council will help shape Coresight AI Research Agenda and work alongside Intel, T-Mobile, UDig and Zebra to identify where technology will have the greatest impact, setting the stage for technology solutions that address retail’s most pressing needs.

Coresight Research extends its thanks to the sponsors bringing Coresight Conference: How AI Is Redefining The Possible to life, including: AWS, Centric Software, Cloudinary, Intel, Lumesa, Simbe, Stripe, T-Mobile, Udig and Zebra Technologies. Their support is helping make space for the conversations, ideas, and innovations shaping what comes next for retail.

Speakers and companies interested in participating in Coresight Conference: How AI Is Redefining The Possible, and retailer leaders interested in attending the event can visit https://coresight.ai/ for more information.

About Coresight Research

Coresight Research is a research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology. Established in 2018 by leading global retail analyst Deborah Weinswig, the firm is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Lagos, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mangalore (India). The firm provides data-driven analysis and strategic advisory to clients including retailers, brands, real estate owners, enterprise technology companies, accelerators and more. For more information, visit www.coresight.com.