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Innovator Profile | March 10, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf Performance

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Wayvee Analytics, which analyzes in-store shoppers’ emotions to measure customer satisfaction and purchase intent.

Analyst Corner | March 9, 2025

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Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses highlights from our latest consumer data on tariff perceptions.

Store Tracker | March 7, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight recent store opening and closure announcements from Big Lots, Forever 21, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies. Non-store-closure news includes CEO changes at both Albertsons and Kroger.

Infographic | March 7, 2025 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment

Discover key data points we are watching in week 10 of 2025. This week, we focus on US consumer perceptions of inflation, tariffs and the economy, presenting highlights from our survey-driven research.

Store Tracker | March 6, 2025 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet

In February, closures by CVS and Joann pushed total closed retail space for 2025 closer to 85 million square feet, according to Coresight Research estimates. Discover US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments.

Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Premium

US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging Technologies

Explore how small-format stores, technology integration and immersive retail experiences are becoming success factors for retailers. We also analyze store openings and closures, as well as recent traffic trends, to shed light on the relationship between retailers and real estate companies.

Insight Report | March 5, 2025 Premium

US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers Think

New US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China will impact multiple retail categories, with implications for consumers. We summarize category-level exposure to these countries, and present new, proprietary US consumer survey findings on perceptions of tariffs.

Infographic | March 5, 2025 Free Report

Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—Infographic

Discover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week five of the 4Q24 (fourth quarter of 2024) earnings season with this infographic, covering various companies that reported in the week, including Bath & Body Works, The Home Depot and The TJX Companies, among others.

Insight Report | March 5, 2025 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 28, 2025, including Bath & Body Works, eBay, Home Depot and TJX, among others.

Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Databank Members

Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ inflation-combating strategies when shopping for food and nonfood products, and present an update on their expectations for the economy.

Deep Dive | March 4, 2025 Databank Members

Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Dive into regional trends in food and nonfood shopping in the US. We analyze proprietary consumer survey findings to identify the most popular retailers and break down shopper penetration rates across four regions and nine subregions.

Analyst Corner | March 2, 2025

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Analyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, draws on proprietary survey findings to reveal regional shopping trends in the US. Discover which retailers are popular for food and nonfood shopping across various regions.

Event Coverage | February 28, 2025

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Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce

Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, an annual conference that explores the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the retail industry. Plan your time at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with this essential guide to key sessions across five retail themes, from unified commerce to advanced technology.

Infographic | February 28, 2025 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 9 of 2025. This week, we focus on beauty shopping in the US, presenting highlights from our survey-driven research.

Store Tracker | February 28, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All Locations

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the recent announcement that Joann will close all of its stores, as well as major opening announcements from Carter’s and Grocery Outlet. Non-store-closure news includes Petco appointing a new Chief Financial Officer.