Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: The Pandemic-Led Collapse and Renaissance of Small Businesses in US Retail Coresight Research June 29, 2021 Small businesses were hit especially hard at the outset of the pandemic-induced economic crash but have since recovered well. We discuss the state of small businesses in the US today, with a focus on retail. We draw comparisons to the recovery of small businesses following the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) to frame the current rebound. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty ApparelKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2026: CalendarFinancial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey InsightsPlaybook: AI for Productivity in Retail—Eight Areas of Opportunity