InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada Stores John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 1, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from our research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 31 of 2025. This week, we highlight US consumer sentiment, AI investments and Canada store openings and closures. Dive into the research behind these data points: Mixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to Know Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of Openings Other relevant research: The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. View our full collection of store tracker reports, covering the UK, the US and Canada. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersDecember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth for the New YearEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesFinancial Sentiment Falls to Record Low, Driven by Sharp Declines Across Income Groups: US Consumer Survey Insights