Gen Z, Loyalty, and Live Streaming: The Hottest Retail Trends from Shoptalk Fall 2025

Takeaways

Coresight Research provides insights from major retail events.

AI and tariffs are the two main topics in retail discussions.

Retailers are adapting to tariffs by innovating their supply chains.

Generative AI is changing content production in retail.

Retailers are focusing on data-driven decision-making.

Physical stores are regaining importance for younger consumers.

Innovation thrives in challenging environments.

Boards are increasingly educated about AI's potential.

Private label demand is rising due to tariffs.

E-commerce growth is expected despite tariff uncertainties. Experiential retail is essential for modern consumers.

Digital enhances the tactile experience of shopping.

Supply chains must adapt to the rapid changes in consumer behavior.

Gen Z values sustainability in their shopping habits.

Loyalty programs need to evolve beyond traditional models.

Live streaming is becoming a significant marketing tool.

The attention economy is reshaping how brands engage with consumers.

Retail media is increasingly becoming the dominant form of media.

Emotional connections with customers are crucial for brand loyalty.

AI will play a pivotal role in the future of commerce.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Retaili$tic and Shoptalk Fall

04:14 Key Themes: AI and Tariffs in Retail

14:00 Exploring AI Opportunities in Retail

19:33 Innovation Under Pressure in Retail

20:48 Experiential Retail: The New Paradigm

21:44 Transforming Supply Chains for Gen Z

24:19 Evolving Loyalty Programs and Customer Experience

27:10 The Rise of Live Streaming in Retail

30:22 Navigating the Attention Economy

32:11 Innovations in Retail Technology

36:31 The Future of AI in Commerce