Deep Dive | December 1, 2025 Premium Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationOn 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. Read More
Insight Report | December 1, 2025 Premium Aldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence PlatformDive into the details of Aldi’s and Lidl’s US store openings in 2025, with exclusive real estate data from the new Store Intelligence Platform from Coresight Research. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 30, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonDiscover what’s new in agentic commerce and agentic shopping, and what that means for retailing. Read More
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 EnergyToday, 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. Read More
Deep Dive | November 28, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonWe dive into trending, retail-related posts we have seen during the 2025 holiday season (defined by Coresight Research as October–December), offering insights into the creative strategies employed by brands and retailers via these posts Read More
Store Tracker | November 28, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings by Foot Locker, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Bath & Body Works, more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 26, 2025 Databank Members Financial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid new tariffs? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and impact of Federal Government Shutdown. Read More
Deep Dive | November 25, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesWe review our latest data and provide an in-depth analysis of consumers’ holiday shopping behavior. Read More
Deep Dive | November 25, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearAs part of our coverage of the 2025 holiday season, Coresight Research examines the potential of Black Friday this year (November 28), including proprietary survey data on consumers’ shopping intentions and major retailers’ Black Friday plans and promotions. Read More
Deep Dive | November 24, 2025 Premium US Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintDiscover how US department stores are evolving their store estates in this Real Estate Insights report. Read More
Store Tracker | November 21, 2025 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by B&M, Pureseoul, Heron Foods, Primark, Peacocks and Søstrene Grene and more. Read More
Store Tracker | November 21, 2025 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings by IKEA, Figs, Fabletics more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 19, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersWe review our latest data and provide an in-depth analysis of consumers’ holiday shopping behavior. Read More
Deep Dive | November 19, 2025 Premium Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextAs part of our Five Ways AI Is Being Used… series, this report explores how AI in luxury retail is reshaping design, marketing and customer experience. Discover key trends and insights driving innovation in luxury retail. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2025 Premium Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextAs 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. Read More