Store Tracker | April 25, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight JD Sports’ global store plans, as well as store developments from Build-A-Bear Workshop and more. Read More
Store Tracker | April 25, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresOur 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 Asda and Sainsbury’s. Read More
Infographic | April 25, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestDiscover key data points we are watching in week 17 of 2025. This week, we focus on US retail sales performance and projections as well as survey-driven insights on consumers’ economic expectations. Read More
Deep Dive | April 24, 2025 Premium Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldHow is DeepSeek disrupting the AI (artificial intelligence) status quo, and what does this mean for the future of GenAI (generative AI)? The Chinese AI company is redefining what’s possible with open-source, low-cost, high-performing AI models. We unpack the technical breakthroughs, training methodology and strategic implications of DeepSeek’s AI models. Read More
Infographic | April 23, 2025 Premium Downward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicOur latest weekly update on US consumer sentiment, based on proprietary survey findings, highlights an uptick in economic expectations for the first time in eight weeks. Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of April 21, 2025. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Databank Members Economic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe decline in US consumers’ economic expectations has finally come to an end, new survey findings reveal. In addition to diving into consumer sentiment data, this report spotlights drugstore and pharmacy shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers and products. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Premium Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Aligning with Earth Day 2025, we explore five key areas where retailers and brands can utilize emerging technology to enhance sustainability while simultaneously improving revenues or reducing costs. Read More
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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Navigators/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
