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Store Tracker | June 4, 2025 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square Feet

In May 2025, store closures by New Rite Aid, Office Depot and Smithland pushed the total amount of retail space to close in the US this year to over 100 million square feet, Coresight Research calculates. Dive into all the latest brick-and-mortar developments in US retail with our comprehensive data on closures, openings and square-footage impacts.

Event Presentation | June 4, 2025 Premium

The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC

Where are we in the AI revolution? How should your business approach the launch of AI agents? Uncover the answers to these questions and explore the agentic AI opportunity with this presentation, delivered by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC.

Infographic | June 4, 2025 Premium

The STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in Retail

The Coresight Research STORE Framework is a tool for retail companies to identify and implement innovation in their enterprise. The framework helps guide decision-making in the adoption of next-generation technologies, from recognizing the opportunity to considering risks, resilience and ethics.

Deep Dive | June 3, 2025 Free Report

The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy

Agentic AI (artificial intelligence) offers new, unparalleled capabilities for enterprises to transform their operations. Why should your organization be an early adopter of agentic AI, and what must you consider to deploy the technology successfully? Leveraging the Coresight Research STORE Framework for driving innovation in retail, this Playbook provides a comprehensive guide to implementing and seizing the benefits of agentic AI. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Infographic | June 3, 2025 Free Report

Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—Infographic

Discover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week six of the 1Q25 (first quarter of 2025) earnings season with this infographic, covering various companies that reported in the week ended June 1, 2025, including Best Buy, Macy’s, Ulta Beauty and more.

Infographic | June 3, 2025 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance—Infographic

In our eighth annual US online grocery survey, we delve into the purchasing patterns of online grocery shoppers, including their product choices, preferred retailers and fulfillment preferences. Discover key insights from our most recent survey with this infographic.

Deep Dive | June 2, 2025 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance

In our eighth annual US online grocery survey, we delve into the purchasing patterns of online grocery shoppers, including their product choices, preferred retailers and fulfillment preferences.

Event Presentation | June 2, 2025 Premium

Recent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025

Dive into our insights from May 2025 retail events: World Retail Congress, ICSC Las Vegas and AAFA Global Supply Chain and Trade Conference. From the evolving tariff landscape and sustainability tensions to the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) in supply chains and real estate, explore the seismic shifts shaping 2025 and beyond. This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar replay of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call held on June 2, 2025.

Insight Report | June 2, 2025 Premium

US Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail Headwind

What is the outlook for international visitor numbers, spending and spending at retail? We look at recent data and projections.

Analyst Corner | June 1, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, presents three insights on China e-commerce dynamics, drawing on data from the recently published China Online Consumer Brand Index (a study by Peking University, supported by Alibaba). Discover which international brands are most popular and what the study’s findings reveal about Chinese consumers’ online shopping preferences.

Infographic | May 30, 2025 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and Inflation

Discover key data points we are watching in week 22 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ concern about tariff-driven inflation, and their perceptions of and response to price rises in retail.

Store Tracker | May 30, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the latest store opening and closure announcements from LEGO, Pandora, Williams-Sonoma and others, as well as the announcement of a new President at Coborn’s.

Store Tracker | May 30, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings

Our 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 Marks & Spencer, NEXT and Poundland, among others. We also discuss the appointment of a new UK CEO at Tesco.

Event Presentation | May 29, 2025 Premium

The Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead Summit

Discover our 10 predictions for the rest of 2025! We provide critical insights on the impacts of tariffs on retail and consumers, the surge-and-slump sourcing cycle for holiday 2025, and our outlook for the remainder of the year, covering stagflation, private label and more. This presentation was delivered by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, at The Lead Summit.

Infographic | May 29, 2025 Premium

High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—Infographic

Our latest weekly update on US consumer sentiment, based on proprietary survey findings, reveals an uptick in financial optimism, with variations by income level.