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Deep Dive | June 10, 2026 Free Report

Agentic Commerce Playbook: A Step‑by‑Step Framework for Retail Implementation and Scaling

Agentic commerce is revolutionizing the retail landscape, enabling AI-powered agents to handle product discovery, comparison, and purchase all within a seamless, conversational experience. This playbook guides retailers on how to implement and scale AI-driven shopping strategies.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2026 Databank Members

Higher-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Consumers Cutting Back More on Dining and Travel: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories.

Insight Report | June 9, 2026 Premium

FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing and Social Occasions To Drive US Consumer Spending in Retail and Services

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may drive selective increases in experiential and viewing-oriented consumer spending, particularly across food and beverage, streaming and social viewing occasions in the US.

Deep Dive | June 8, 2026 Premium

Agentic Commerce: Long-Term Impacts of Four Scenarios Under the IMPACT Framework

Explore the evolution of agentic commerce from AI-assisted discovery to fully autonomous shopper agents, and the impacts on retailers, consumers, and the workforce.

Analyst Corner | June 7, 2026

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Analyst Corner: Value, Vintage and Luxury Drive US Fashion Resale Momentum, with Aditya Kaushik

Explore the rapid growth of the US fashion resale market, driven by sustainability trends, digital platforms and luxury resale opportunities.

Event Presentation | June 5, 2026 Premium

US Fashion Resale Market: Solid Growth Amid Inflationary Environment as Consumers Seek Value—Premium Subscriber Call

Discover the growth and challenges of the US fashion resale market in this presentation, with insights into consumer behavior, digital platforms and luxury resale trends.

Store Tracker | June 5, 2026 Premium

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 22: Leading Labels and Radley London To Close All UK Stores

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Leading Labels, Radley London, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, HMV, Pureseoul, and more.

Store Tracker | June 5, 2026 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 22: Foot Locker Closes Stores

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by American Eagle Outfitters, Gap Inc., Ulta Beauty, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bath & Body Works, and more.

Store Tracker | June 5, 2026 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, May 2026: Boot Barn Takes Total Open Retail Space to 59 Million Square Feet

In May 2026, Boot Barn Takes Total Open Retail Space to 58 Million square Feet, Coresight Research calculates. Discover insights into the shifting retail landscape and upcoming trends with the 2026 US Store Tracker Extra.

Event Coverage | June 4, 2026 Premium

From Policy to Accountability: Key Takeaways from the Boston Tech Week AI Governance Session

This report explores practical AI governance challenges, traceability, agentic AI risks, and enterprise accountability discussed at Boston Tech Week.

Insight Report | June 2, 2026 Premium

Retail’s Tariff Refunds at Risk? US Government To Appeal Universal Refund Ruling

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice that it will appeal a judge’s authority to instruct universal refunds of tariffs previously collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. What does this mean for retail companies? We explore the details and implications.

Deep Dive | June 2, 2026 Databank Members

Sentiment Holds Steady; Consumers Cutting Back on Dining and Travel: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories.

Deep Dive | June 1, 2026 Premium

US Fashion Resale: Value, Vintage and Luxury Drive Momentum

Explore the rapid growth of the US fashion resale market, driven by sustainability trends, digital platforms and luxury resale opportunities.

Analyst Corner | May 31, 2026

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Analyst Corner: The State of In-Store Retailing—The Increasingly Important Role of Technology Sequencing, with Manik Bhatia

Store intelligence technologies are moving from pilot programs to scaled deployment, but success increasingly depends on sequencing. Explore how retailers can prioritize foundational capabilities such as real-time shelf visibility to reduce inefficiencies, improve execution and unlock stronger customer and associate outcomes.

Event Presentation | May 29, 2026 Premium

The US Consumer: Inflation, Gas Prices, Sentiment and Learnings from Earnings Season

We assess the forces impacting the US consumer economy and retail sector, drawing on data on inflation, consumer sentiment, consumer spending and retail sales, as well as company earnings results and commentary. In this presentation, we discuss how US consumers are growing their spending in retail despite inflationary headwinds.