Event Coverage | January 30, 2025 Premium NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesWe dive into the top 10 technology themes at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering AI (artificial intelligence), loss prevention, demand forecasting, associate enablement and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 26, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, explores the state of China’s economy and Coresight Research’s outlook for the future of retail in the country. This report includes analysis of retail sales, consumer sentiment, inflation and the housing market. Read More
Store Tracker | January 24, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the climbing store-closure counts in the UK and the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer at Weis Markets. Read More
Infographic | January 24, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewHow much retail space opened versus closed in the US in 2024? Discover key data points we are watching in week 4 of 2025, with a focus on the physical retail landscape. Read More
Deep Dive | January 23, 2025 Premium Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingCoresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2024 holiday season in US retail. We explore proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data, earnings updates from major retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, providing you with the key takeaways you need to start 2025. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the US. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, as well as present our projections for 2025. Read More
Event Coverage | January 22, 2025 Premium High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025From computer vision and shoppable video to AI (artificial intelligence)-powered retail and the metaverse, dive into the critical technologies that are reshaping consumer engagement. We discuss insights presented by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and other retail and technology leaders during the Retail track of CES 2025. Read More
Deep Dive | January 21, 2025 Databank Members Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere are US consumers shopping for apparel and footwear, and what categories are they buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 19, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses new data on the impacts of GLP-1 weight-loss medications on consumers’ grocery spending. Read More
Store Tracker | January 17, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we detail recent announcements from major retailers, including 7-Eleven, Kohl’s and Macy’s. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Shoes for Crews, as well as a new Chief Operating Officer at The Entertainer. Read More
Deep Dive | January 16, 2025 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlAldi and Lidl are two prominent German discount grocery chains that have gained significant popularity worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into the two companies’ business and growth strategies, brand usage and e-commerce initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | January 15, 2025 Premium Leveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceBuilding on our Market Navigator report on US retail and e-commerce, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading retailers and e-commerce platforms from China, Europe, India and the UK, as well as what US retailers can learn from these strategies. Read More
Event Coverage | January 15, 2025 Premium NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFHighlights from the third and final day of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show. Read about AI (artificial intelligence) predictions shared by Coresight Research, as well as insights on the future of retail media and sustainability. Read More
Event Coverage | January 14, 2025 Premium NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersWe present highlights from the second day of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering loyalty programs, sustainability efforts and the future of beauty retailer Sephora. Read More
Store Tracker | January 10, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we detail recent announcements from major retailers, including Aldi, Barnes & Noble and Big Lots. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Ulta Beauty. Read More
