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Store Tracker | February 14, 2025 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight multiple store expansion plans and Joann’s plan to close 500 stores in the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Stores Officer at Macy’s.

Deep Dive | July 9, 2024 Free Report

The Future of Visual Content in US E-Commerce: Optimizing Your Strategy with AI

In partnership with Vizit, we examine the importance of optimal visual content in US e-commerce and dive into the challenges and benefits for brands and retailers in elevating their visual content strategy. Our insights draw on findings from Coresight Research surveys of consumers and brands/retailers.

Infographic | July 5, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Global Data Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 27 of 2024, from the store closures we have tracked in Canada for 2024 to consumer survey insights on the Olympics and Chinese economy.

| November 30, 2023 Free Report

NextGen Commerce: A Coresight Research AI Conference

Join us for a transformative one day AI Conference, where industry experts, thought leaders, academia, ethicists and innovators will come together to explore the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence.

Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPO

On November 27, 2023, Shein was reported to have confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). We discuss data points from prior Coresight Research reports to help readers understand the scale of Shein in fast fashion.

Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UK

What happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more.

Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium

US Black Friday 2023: Early Read—Store Traffic Exceeds Expectations Despite Lack of Doorbusters

Black Friday has arrived! We offer an early read on the shopping event, based on store tours conducted by the Coresight Research team in the US.

Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: US Retail Update—What We’ve Seen So Far as Retail Heads into Black Friday

What’s happened in the holiday season so far? We provide an update on US retail trends, considering retail sales, company commentary and shopper traffic. We also discuss the prospects for Black Friday retailing.

Market Outlook | November 21, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US CPG—Significant Growth Opportunities Amid a Dynamic Landscape

We present our definitive guide on the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the sector’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes and innovators we are watching in the space.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2023 Premium

Ebook: Discount Decades

Our Discount Decades ebook explores the world of discount retailing in the US, covering key players across three sectors—apparel (including off-price), grocery (with a focus on limited-range discounters) and dollar stores (and adjacent discount formats). We discuss retailers’ revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

Insight Report | November 10, 2023

Generative AI Latest: Strong Potential for Language and Code Translation; Global Telco AI Alliance Fosters AI Collaboration

Continuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including its game-changing potential for code and language translation, and the first development from the Global Telco AI Alliance.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Apparel and Footwear Discounters: Set For Market Share Gains

As part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of key apparel and footwear discounters operating in the US, including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and TJX Companies. We discuss their revenues, operating margins, store expansions, demographic profiles and strategies for success, and assess their potential for future growth.

Deep Dive | November 3, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Grocery Discounters: Poised for Growth Amid Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

As part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of the main players operating in the US grocery discounter landscape, namely Aldi US, Save A Lot, Grocery Outlet and Lidl US. We discuss their revenues, profitability, store expansion, demographic profiles and success strategies, and assess their potential for future growth.

Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened Market

The subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data.

Market Outlook | October 18, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Department Stores—Softness Ahead Despite Opportunities in Experiences and Alternative Models

We present our definitive guide on the US department store sector. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the sector’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes and innovators we are watching in the space.