Insight Report | February 26, 2026 Register for Free Access The New Coresight 100: Setting the Direction for Global Retail in 2026The Coresight 100 highlights 100 of the most impactful and influential retailers and brand owners shaping the global retail landscape. This report outlines our selection methodology, examines what is new in the 2026 Coresight 100 and provides a detailed breakdown of the list by sector and geography. Read More
Deep Dive | January 30, 2026 Premium Holiday 2025: US Retail Wrap-Up—Walmart Outpaces Amazon, Apparel Tops the Chart and Beauty Leads the Online SurgeCoresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2025 holiday season in US retail. We explore proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data, earnings updates from major retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, providing you with the key takeaways you need to start 2026. Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2025 Premium Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationOn November 28, 2025, the Coresight Research team conducted its annual Black Friday store tour, visiting more than 30 retailers across Florida, New Jersey and New York. We present our on-the-ground observations, including the scope and depth of promotions, product availability, store execution and consumer activity. Read More
Deep Dive | November 24, 2025 Premium US Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintDiscover how US department stores are evolving their store estates in this Real Estate Insights report. Read More
Infographic | October 30, 2025 Premium Sector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US department store sector in this graphic. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 22, 2025 Premium US Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026As part of our 2025 Market Navigator on beauty retailing in the US, we highlight key developments in market growth, category dynamics, retail channel shifts and consumer behavior we have seen in 2025, as well as our estimates for the market through 2029. Read More
Deep Dive | October 16, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueWhere, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2025? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2025 Databank Members Lower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow is US consumers’ sentiment changing amid new tariffs? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. This week, we also analyze consumer shopping behavior at off-price and dollar stores. Read More
Deep Dive | September 10, 2025 Databank Members Who Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe examine who shops at different major US retailers for food and nonfood, as well as offering a closer look at shopper demographics for apparel, footwear and beauty retailers. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deep dive into our weekly survey data by building shopper profiles. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2025 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsAmazon Prime Day 2025 has firmly established itself as a powerful midyear retail catalyst. This report explores consumer engagement during Amazon Prime Day 2025, evaluates the event’s performance and assesses the impact of rival sales events in shifting consumer spending. Read More
Store Tracker | July 11, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store developments by Nordstrom, Staples, Watches of Switzerland and more. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2025 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonAmazon Prime Day 2025 has become a high-impact, mid-year retail battleground. Major retailers are responding with multi-day events, deeper discounts and loyalty-driven strategies. This report outlines five key insights shaping this evolving retail landscape. Read More
Deep Dive | May 14, 2025 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersNow 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Premium US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesExplore how small-format stores, technology integration and immersive retail experiences are becoming success factors for retailers. We also analyze store openings and closures, as well as recent traffic trends, to shed light on the relationship between retailers and real estate companies. Read More
Event Coverage | January 29, 2025 Premium NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityWe offer our top takeaways from across all three days of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering AI (artificial intelligence), innovation, sustainability, loyalty and retail media, among other topics. Read More