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Deep Dive | December 22, 2025 Premium

Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Target at a Crossroads, Dollar Stores Revive and Warehouse Clubs Gain Momentum

Building on our Market Navigator on US mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores, we explore the key trends and themes we are watching in the space, such as Target’s transition, dollar stores revival and private label growth. We also showcase our blue-sky thinking for the sector and the retail innovators we are watching.

Deep Dive | December 1, 2025 Premium

Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel Integration

On November 28, 2025, the Coresight Research team conducted its annual Black Friday store tour, visiting more than 30 retailers across Florida, New Jersey and New York. We present our on-the-ground observations, including the scope and depth of promotions, product availability, store execution and consumer activity.

Deep Dive | November 28, 2025 Premium

US Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy

Today, the Coresight Research team is undertaking its annual Black Friday store tours. We present an early read on the shopping event, including insights into crowd levels, promotions, inventory volume and staffing levels.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2025 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s Next

As part of our Five Ways AI Is Being Used… series, this report explores how AI is revolutionizing grocery and mass retail through smarter forecasting, automation and personalization to drive growth and efficiency.

Deep Dive | November 17, 2025 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s Next

As part of our Five Ways AI Is Being Used… series, this report explores discover how AI is revolutionizing apparel and footwear retail through smarter forecasting, automation and personalization to drive growth and efficiency.

Insight Report | November 12, 2025 Premium

Retail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in England

Explore global retail shrink trends and how facial recognition and AI innovations are transforming theft prevention and retailer strategies.

Insight Report | November 5, 2025 Premium

CEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence

Intelligent inventory balances demand forecasting, inventory and pricing to profitability, customer satisfaction and loyalty. Learn more about the ecosystem of vendors.

Insight Report | October 17, 2025 Premium

Singles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center Stage

Previewing Singles’ Day 2025: Read to discover three trends to look for as AI moves center stage.

Event Coverage | October 7, 2025 Free Report

Groceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious Era

Groceryshop 2025 highlights how AI, wellness, retail media and value-driven consumers are reshaping the future of grocery retail.

Event Coverage | September 25, 2025 Free Report

Shoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile Times

Shoptalk Fall 2025 reveals how AI, agility, loyalty and leadership are driving retail resilience and innovation in volatile times.

Event Coverage | September 19, 2025 Free Report

Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer Experiences

Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two spotlights AI, search and brand strategies driving the next wave of retail experience.

Event Coverage | September 18, 2025 Free Report

Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times

Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day One highlights AI, agility, and authentic connections shaping retail resilience and innovation in volatile times.

Insight Report | August 27, 2025 Premium

CEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency

Explore what and why Agentic AI can bring to businesses, by creating digital workforces to transform retail, automate customer service, and optimize supply chains.

Insight Report | August 14, 2025 Premium

Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in England

New US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal that many consumers remain concerned about potential price increases due to retail theft. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and shoplifting in the UK. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink.

Event Presentation | July 2, 2025 Premium

NextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025

Discover highlights from the Coresight Research NextGen 2025 conference. Explore five key themes, from AI (artificial intelligence) to retail media to supply chains. This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar replay of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call held on July 1, 2025.