Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 31: Apparel Sector Leads Both Openings and Closures as Vuori Adds Its First UK Outlet Store Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research August 7, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest trends in UK retail store openings and closures for 2026, and gain insights into the evolving market landscape. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many store closures and openings have UK retailers announced year to date in 2026, and how do these totals compare with the same period in 2025? Which retailers are driving the latest changes in our 2026 major UK store closures and openings tracker? How do full-year 2025 store closures and openings compare with 2026 year-to-date trends? Companies mentioned in this report include: Edikted, Essential Parfums, Footasylum, Lindt, Mountain Warehouse, Nobody’s Child, Rituals, TGJones, The Entertainer, Trespass and Vuori. Data in this report include: week-by-week comparisons of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; rankings of major retailers by total store closures; rankings of major retailers by total store openings; tabulated confirmed versus planned store activity by retailer and sector. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 31: Birkenstock Opens Two US Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research August 7, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What are the top store openings and closures in the US for 2026 so far? Which retailers are expanding in 2026, and which brands are downsizing? How do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: Birkenstock, JCPenney, Lidl, MUJI, New Balance, PetSmart and Primark Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Store TrackerUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2026 Review and Outlook: Declining Closures Stabilize the Market and Drive Growth Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research August 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how store closures and openings are reshaping the US retail landscape in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What is the projected full-year outlook for US retail store closures and openings based on midyear trends? Is US retail on course for 7,900 store closures and 5,500 store openings? How are store sizes, sector dynamics and location types influencing midyear closure and opening activity? Which retail sectors and retailers are driving the highest number of closures and openings—and why? Companies mentioned in this report include: Burlington Stores, Ross Stores, The TJX Companies, 7-Eleven, GameStop, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Five Below and more. Data in this report include: Updated estimates for 2026 store closures and openings; store closure and opening counts by sector and retailer; square footage analysis of closures and openings; confirmed vs. planned store activity; and breakdowns by location type. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2026 Review and Outlook: Declining Closures Stabilize the Market and Drive Growth—Infographic Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Store TrackerUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2026 Review and Outlook: Declining Closures Stabilize the Market and Drive Growth—Infographic Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research August 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how store closures and openings are reshaping the US retail landscape in 2026. This infographic showcases US store closures and openings data so far in 2026, and how those impact our predictions for the rest of the year: Will US retail close 7,900 stores and open 5,500 stores in 2026? Other relevant research: US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2026 Review and Outlook: Declining Closures Stabilize the Market and Drive Growth Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Store TrackerChasing the Consumer: How Retail Footprints Are Catching Up to the Migration Wave Vaishnavi Nayak K, Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research August 5, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover how internal migration is redrawing the map of US retail expansion and which markets retailers are betting on next. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Do retail footprints confirm a shift toward growth markets? How does migration create different retail opportunities based on consumer profiles? What does store growth data reveal about migration signals versus retail-specific dynamics? The analysis is conducted at the sector and state level across a base of 850+ retail banners tracked by Coresight Research’s Store Intelligence Platform, rather than naming individual retailers. Data in this report include: SIP chain coverage by sector; net store change by state (2019–2025); top- and bottom-performing states for store growth compared with migration trends; sector-level store growth by US Census region; year-by-year active-store trends by sector; leading sectors in the top migration-gain states; and top states by store count for migration-aligned sectors. Other relevant research: Store Growth and Tenant Shifts at US Malls: Analyzing Trends by Tier with the Store Intelligence Platform Impact of Saks Store Closures on Competitors: Strategic Opportunities and Proximity Analysis Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q26, Week 3: Coca-Cola and Amazon Post Strong Growth; Procter & Gamble and Mondelez Contend with Softer Profitability Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research August 4, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the key earnings trends, consumer behaviors and strategic priorities shaping the global retail and consumer landscape. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers and consumer brands outperformed in the latest earnings season, and what is driving their momentum? How are leading companies adapting to changing consumer spending patterns across apparel, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, food retail, home improvement and luxury? Which companies are raising, maintaining or lowering guidance, and what do these outlooks reveal about the retail environment? How are businesses responding to tariffs, inflation, supply-chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving consumer demand? What investments are companies making in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital capabilities and technology to support long-term growth? Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, VF Corporation, L’Oréal, Danone, Haleon, Mondelez International, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser Group, The Coca-Cola Company, The Procter & Gamble Company, Amazon, Sprouts Farmers Market, Floor & Decor Holdings, Hermès, Kering, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton and Prada Group. Data in this report include: US retail sales growth; estimated retail-only inflation; inferred real retail sales growth; company revenue, earnings per share (EPS), comparable sales and consensus expectations across major retailers and consumer brands. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight Report2026 US Retail Predictions Update: Five Predictions Tested by Macro Shocks John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research August 4, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US retailers are navigating 2026’s macroeconomic shocks while consolidating market share through technology, experience and alternative revenue. We review our predictions for US retail for 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How has consumer spending remained resilient despite volatile inflation and an unexpected Iran conflict-driven energy shock? What conversion advantages are AI-assisted shopping assistants delivering for retailers like Walmart and Lowe’s? Why are top retailers investing in store experience and experiential services rather than aggressive new technology rollouts? How are supply chain disruptions accelerating the need for agility, and what role is agentic AI playing in response? Which retailers are using retail media and alternative revenue streams to drive profitability and consolidate market share? Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Adobe, Amazon, Aritzia, Canadian Tire, CVS, Google, Kroger, L’Oréal, Lowe’s, Magnite, Meta, Microsoft, Ross Stores, Shopify, Square, Target, Uniqlo, Vizio, and Walmart. Data in this report include: US consumer financial and economic sentiment indices and gasoline price movements; core retail sales growth rates; AI conversion metrics; tax refund data; advertising revenue growth; and supply chain tariff refund eligibility figures. Other relevant research: 2026 Retail Predictions: US—Five Forces Powering the Next Retail Transformation Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Navigator: US Department Stores—The Execution Reset; How Store-Level Excellence Will Define the Next Winners Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research August 3, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US department stores are performing in the current environment of shifting economic conditions, Iran conflict and inflation pressures. Read this report to discover answer to these questions: Understand how department stores are stabilizing selectively in 2026 through execution-led strategies. Learn which retailers are outperforming and why, including Macy’s, Dillard’s and Nordstrom. Examine store rationalization, digital and AI adoption, and category trends shaping department store performance. Explore how off-price retailers, luxury segments, and omnichannel integration are influencing market dynamics. Discover actionable insights for strategy, portfolio management, and growth in the department store sector. Companies mentioned in the report: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Belk, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Exemplar Luxury Group Data in this research report include: Department store revenue and productivity, store footprint and closures, sales per store and per sq. ft., category breakdowns, consumer survey trends, digital adoption, and competitive landscape analysis. This report is a part of our 2026 series of Market Navigator reports, which provide deep dives on major retail sectors and on US retail overall. Click here to see more Market Navigators and check back as we publish more. Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for
Insight ReportCracker Barrel Changes Course: New CEO Takes the Helm After Rebrand Backlash Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research August 3, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Cracker Barrel can rebuild guest traffic and investor confidence after a controversial rebrand triggered consumer backlash, declining visits and a CEO transition. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other questions: What led to Julie Masino’s departure, and how could incoming CEO David Deno reset the turnaround strategy? What are the learnings for brands in the retail space? How did the rebrand backlash affect comparable store sales and monthly restaurant traffic, including a 12.9% year-over-year visit decline in December 2025? Why do nostalgia, familiarity and the in-store experience remain Cracker Barrel’s strongest competitive advantages? Which operational priorities—food quality, service, technology, loyalty and disciplined capital allocation—could restore traffic and strengthen investor confidence? Data in this report include: Year-over-year Cracker Barrel restaurant traffic trends from April 2025 through June 2026; comparable store sales performance for 4Q25 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2026. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Luxury’s Growth Engine Is Changing, with Charlie Poon Charlie Poon, Analyst August 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadEach Analyst Corner features highlights and insights from the respective week’s “Report of the Week”—our featured must-read research report. This week, our featured report was Market Navigator: Global Luxury-Goods Retailing—Transition Amid Consumer and Macro Challenges. Discover how the global luxury growth engine is changing as the market returns to modest expansion. Understand why hard luxury and VIC-led brands are proving more resilient while aspirational soft-luxury demand remains under pressure. Compare the regional outlook, including US resilience and China’s reduced contribution to global growth. Assess what company revenues, US store traffic and proprietary consumer data reveal about the sector’s widening performance gap. Questions Answered How quickly will the global personal luxury goods market grow through 2030? Why are hard luxury and brands with deep VIC relationships outperforming? How are the US, China and Europe shaping the recovery? What do brand revenues and US store visits reveal about aspirational demand? Which luxury brands and product categories are US consumers purchasing? Data in this research report include: Global personal luxury goods market size and growth, Regional luxury market size, Major luxury groups’ revenues, US luxury-store traffic, and US consumer purchase data. Companies mentioned in this report include: Burberry, Chanel, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Compagnie Financière Richemont, Dior, EssilorLuxottica, Estée Lauder, Gucci, Hermès, Kering, L’Oréal, LVMH and Prada. Other relevant research: Market Navigator: Global Luxury-Goods Retailing—Transition Amid Consumer and Macro Challenges. All Analyst Corners This document was generated for
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Two Food Stores and Closes One Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research July 31, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest trends in UK retail store openings and closures for 2026, and gain insights into the evolving market landscape. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many store closures and openings have UK retailers announced year to date in 2026, and how do these totals compare with the same period in 2025? Which retailers are driving the latest changes in our 2026 major UK store closures and openings tracker? How do full-year 2025 store closures and openings compare with 2026 year-to-date trends? Companies mentioned in this report include: Brook Taverner, Card Zone, Evans Cycles, Marks & Spencer, Next, Peacocks, Poundstretcher, Rituals, Space NK, Superdry, TGJones, TK Maxx Data in this report include: week-by-week comparisons of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; rankings of major retailers by total store closures; rankings of major retailers by total store openings; tabulated confirmed versus planned store activity by retailer and sector. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 30: West Marine Adds 32 Closures, Taking Its 2026 Total to 91 Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research July 31, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What are the top store openings and closures in the US for 2026 so far? Which retailers are expanding in 2026, and which brands are downsizing? How do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Gibson, LEGO, Miniso, Nike, Olive Young, Save A Lot, Seafood City, Staples, Tractor Supply Company, Warby Parker, West Marine and Winn-Dixie. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportCapitalizing on the Moment: What the FIFA World Cup 2026 Reveals About Retail’s Attention Economy Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research July 31, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered the retail dividend forecasters promised, and where that dividend actually landed. Read this report to discover answer to these questions: Did US retail see a meaningful lift from the World Cup, and if so, where did it concentrate? How did actual consumer engagement and spending compare with Coresight Research’s pre-tournament forecast? Which categories and brands captured the deepest consumer attention, and why? What does the World Cup confirm about Coresight Research’s BEST framework and the retail value of cultural moments? Companies mentioned in this report include: Academy Sports + Outdoor, Adidas, Bank of America, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and Walmart. Data in this research report include: pre-and post-tournament Coresight Research consumer survey data on World Cup engagement, spending categories, spending amounts and spending reallocation; Bank of America card-transaction data; Placer.ai foot-traffic data. Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Essential Categories Continue To Anchor CPG Growth Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Global Head of Data and Managing Director of Market Research July 30, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest data-driven insights into moderating CPG growth, evolving consumer spending behavior, and the factors driving resilience across food & beverages, health & beauty, and household essentials. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Why did CPG growth moderate during the latest four-week period despite stable inflation and major promotional events, including Amazon Prime Day and Walmart Deals? How are underlying consumer demand patterns shaping market performance as pricing support normalizes and growth becomes increasingly demand-driven? How are consumers prioritizing essential and routine purchases, and what does the strength of replenishment-driven categories reveal about current spending behavior? Which departments and categories are demonstrating the greatest resilience, and why is health & beauty continuing to outperform the broader CPG market? What do the latest trends imply for brands and retailers as future growth depends increasingly on volume expansion, category mix, consumer engagement, and digital execution? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart, e.l.f. Beauty, Estée Lauder, Bath & Body Works, Walgreens Boots Alliance, CVS Health, Rite Aid, Saks Global, L’Oréal, The Ordinary, Macy’s and Coty. Data in this report include: Year-over-year growth rates for CPG e-commerce and in-store sales; Breakdown of CPG sales growth by department; Insights into food & beverage market growth and beauty category growth. Other relevant research: More reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportHoliday 2026 US Retail Outlook: Midyear Update John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research July 29, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how inventory volumes and consumer momentum are setting up the 2026 holiday season for improved margins. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What is the projected sales growth rate for US retail in the fourth quarter of 2026? How are inventories affecting pricing dynamics and promotional strategies for the holiday season? Where does consumer sentiment stand heading toward the holiday season, and which consumers are driving spending? What key events between now and the holidays could shift consumer spending and sentiment? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart. Data in this report include: Monthly total retail sales growth projections for 2026; US CPI inflation trends across selected retail categories; consumer sentiment on holiday spending expectations; consumer goods imports growth rates; retail industry inventory growth rates Other relevant research: All our coverage of US holiday retail Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
