August 18, 2025 Deep Dive Premium US Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationThe US apparel and footwear market is resetting in 2025, with adaptability becoming a key competitive advantage over scale. The retailers poised to lead the market are those making bold moves now. Ahead of our 2025 Market Navigator on apparel and footwear retailing in the US, we explore the key trends and themes in the space, our blue-sky thinking and the retail innovators we are watching.
August 17, 2025 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses consumer sentiment trends we are seeing in China and the US, based on data from our proprietary weekly surveys, including the factors that likely supported consumer confidence in China and the US ahead of expected new tariffs.
August 15, 2025 Insight Report Premium July 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime DayUnderstand how US retail is growing in our monthly data report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in July 2025, in total and by sector.
August 15, 2025 Infographic Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsDiscover selected data insights from Coresight Research. This week, US consumer reactions to tariffs.
August 15, 2025 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationOur 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 River Island, Hobbycraft, Card factory, Next and more.
August 15, 2025 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionOur 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 FatFace, 7-Eleven, Sally Beauty and more.
August 14, 2025 Insight Report Premium CPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsExplore how M&A, demergers and divestments are reshaping CPG portfolios in 2025, and how premiumization and health-focused strategies are fueling growth across global consumer markets.
August 14, 2025 Infographic Premium Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicOur latest weekly US consumer sentiment data summarized in our one-page data graphic.
August 14, 2025 Insight Report Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandNew US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal that many consumers remain concerned about potential price increases due to retail theft. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and shoplifting in the UK. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink.
August 13, 2025 Deep Dive Databank Members Sentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows stable optimism in July 2025, ahead of new August tariffs.
August 13, 2025 Deep Dive Free Report Store of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationThe report explores how advanced technologies, including AI, IoT, RFID and computer vision, are redefining the “store of the future” by enhancing shopper experience, optimizing store operations and driving profitability. Drawing on global survey insights, it highlights key investment priorities, operational challenges and strategies for retailers to unify commerce, improve productivity and overcome barriers to technology adoption.
August 12, 2025 Event Presentation Register for Free Access Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookOn August 12, 2025, Deborah Weinswig, CEO of Coresight Research, and R.J. Hottovy, Head of Research at Placer.ai, explored key trends shaping retail in Q3 2025. This presentation highlighted shifts in shopper behavior, sector performance, and growth opportunities, offering actionable insights for the remainder of the year.
August 12, 2025 Deep Dive Databank Members Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of tariffs and inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We review three themes from our latest US consumer data: consumer sentiment; the expected impact of tariffs; and perceptions of, and responses to, inflation.
August 12, 2025 Deep Dive Premium US Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionAhead of our 2025 Market Navigator on US grocery retailing, we explore the key real estate trends and themes we are watching in the space, including the polarization in openings, tighter real estate supply leading to lower vacancy rates and higher rents, and Amazon’s push into the physical grocery space, among others.
August 11, 2025 Insight Report Premium Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthWe pinpoint three trends that are reshaping China’s e-commerce sector and shopping festivals, such as Singles’ Day 2025—simplified promotions, government stimulus campaigns and the convergence of e-commerce and payment platforms
