Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of May 19, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachDick’s Sporting Goods announced in mid-May 2025 that it will acquire competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Uncover the implications of the deal for each company and for the wider US apparel market. We offer insights on shopper penetration, store portfolios and expansion, and geographical reach, leveraging proprietary survey findings and data analysis. Read More
Deep Dive | May 20, 2025 Databank Members Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich department stores are popular among US consumers? What are department store shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresKohl’s abruptly terminated its former CEO, Ashley Buchanan, on May 1, 2025, “for cause.” We explore the reasons behind Buchanan’s termination, as well as the implications of the firing for both Kohl’s and the US department store sector at large. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsOpenAI announced on May 7, 2025, that Fidji Simo, the current CEO and Chair of Instacart, will join OpenAI later this year as CEO of Applications. We discuss the implications of this move for the company and for the AI (artificial intelligence) race in general. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2025 Premium RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelFrom smarter foot-traffic insights to real-time building optimization and lease management, a new generation of technologies is reshaping what’s possible for mall operators. We explore how landlords can transform shopping centers into data-powered environments that are more efficient, intelligent and profitable. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 18, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, draws on Coresight Research survey findings to unearth trends in US consumer sentiment, discussing how expectations for the economy and personal finances vary by demographic. Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2025 Premium RetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementEmpowering in-store associates with technology not only improves productivity and employee experiences but also translates to more positive, repeat customer interactions. In this RetailTech report, we present five key strategies for retailers to leverage associate enablement technology to realize these gains and, ultimately, drive revenue. Read More
Store Tracker | May 16, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion PlanOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements from Bob’s Discount Furniture, Office Depot and QuickTrip, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | May 16, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store opening and closure news at Asda, The Range and Skims, among others. Read More
Infographic | May 16, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelDiscover key data points we are watching in week 20 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverNew US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal the deterrent effect of restrictive in-store security measures… for regular shoppers. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and new theft-targeting legislation. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyIn April 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by over 5%, an acceleration from the previous month, despite macroeconomic concerns driven by tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in April 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Event Coverage | May 15, 2025 Premium AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceWe offer highlights from Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 conference, with insights spanning agentic AI (artificial intelligence), “Cognitive Solutions,” planogram management, returns and environmental sustainability. Read More
Infographic | May 15, 2025 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicNow in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Discover key insights from our most recent survey with this infographic. Read More
