Reasons to Read

On August 12, 2025, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, presented a comprehensive session exploring the data and trends shaping retail in the third quarter of 2025. The session provided valuable insights for executives and industry leaders looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

This presentation covered:

• 2025 Midyear Review–A deep dive into key trends and emerging themes impacting retail, with strategic implications for businesses in 2025.
• Shopper Traffic & Sentiment–An analysis of shifts in consumer behavior and sentiment, offering a clearer picture of evolving purchasing patterns.
• Sector & Category Performance–A breakdown of sector performance, highlighting key leaders and laggards in today’s retail environment.
• State of the Mall–Insights into changing traffic dynamics, tenant mix, and the retail innovations reshaping the mall experience.
• Back-to-School Shopping–A look at consumer demand signals and trends shaping the back-to-school shopping season.
• 2025 Outlook–Strategic insights into what’s ahead for the remainder of 2025, identifying growth opportunities and priorities for the future.

This presentation provided actionable insights on the critical factors driving retail performance in the third quarter of 2025 and beyond, offering valuable takeaways for businesses looking to optimize strategy and growth.