Analyst Corner | April 20, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, discusses Shein’s business model, highlighting insights from the Retail Technology Show 2025. Understand the company’s approach to aligning supply and demand in the fashion industry, and its implications for sustainability. Read More
Store Tracker | April 18, 2025 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store-opening plans from B&M and Tesco, as well as Asda’s appointment of a new Chief People Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | April 18, 2025 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store-closure plan announced by 7-Eleven, as well as CVS Health appointing a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Infographic | April 18, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsDiscover key data points we are watching in week 16 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ expectations for Easter activities and spending. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2025 Premium Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationExplore the evolving men’s skincare market in India and examine the underlying factors fueling the category’s growth. We also cover how emerging brands are leveraging emerging technologies, science-backed formulations and personalized solutions to redefine skincare products. Read More
Market Outlook | April 16, 2025 Premium Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesIn this Market Outlook, we explore the size and trajectory of the US foodservice sector (also known as the food-away-from-home sector) and key factors impacting growth. We also detail the overall sector’s competitive landscape and present key themes we are watching in 2025 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailAs global trade tensions escalate and tariff policies evolve, we analyze how US consumer expectations compare to business confidence. Dive into the latest data, including proprietary survey findings, to unpack a divergence in key sentiment metrics and understand what this mean for retail. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsIn March 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) rebounded from February’s decline, despite concerns around tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in February 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Deep Dive | April 15, 2025 Premium Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to uncover declining trends in consumer sentiment in China ahead of new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreWe offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce. Read More
Event Coverage | April 14, 2025 Premium Walmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyWe present insights from Walmart’s Investment Community Meeting 2025, covering its digital businesses, Sam’s Club’s growth plans, and the impacts of tariffs. Read More
Insight Report | April 14, 2025 Premium Music Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementWhat opportunities do music festivals present for brands and retailers, and what strategies can brands employ to engage with festivalgoers and drive spending? Dive into Coresight Research survey findings to understand festivalgoers’ 2025 plans, and uncover four key ways that retail companies can create immersive experiences that resonate with festival audiences. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 13, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses technology-focused highlights from the recent Shoptalk Spring 2025 conference. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWe expect rising tariffs to reshape the global retail landscape, forcing retailers and brand owners to rethink their supply chains and competitive strategies. Amid this context, Coresight Research provides a three-step action plan to help industry players safeguard margins, preserve agility and seize strategic advantage. Read More
