Store Tracker | February 20, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: Aritzia and Trader Joe’s Announces Store OpeningsOur 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 Aritzia, IKEA, Trader Joe’s and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 19, 2026 Premium February 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Positive Indicators Signal Robust Growth AheadThe US Retail Sales Outlook series from Coresight Research includes proprietary, ML-driven retail sales projections and analysis of the macroeconomic context for retailing. Read More
Deep Dive | February 18, 2026 Databank Members Financial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2026 Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology DeploymentsExplore how retail crime and shrink impact businesses, with insights on new enforcement laws, technology deployments and loss-prevention strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | February 16, 2026 Premium AI Insights: How World Models, VLA and Physical AI Advance Retail AutomationWorld models and physical AI are pushing retail automation beyond rigid conveyor and siloed-robot setups toward more adaptive systems that adjust to real operating conditions. Understand more in this AI Insights report. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 15, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John MercerThis week’s Analyst Corner discusses retail-as-a-service (RaaS) models from European and UK retailers; these offer infrastructure such as end-to-end e-commerce, shipping or logistics to brands or other retailers. Read More
Insight Report | February 13, 2026 Premium December 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% GrowthIn December 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by 4.3%, marking a strong conclusion to the holiday quarter. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in December 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | February 13, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters 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 LK Bennett, Matalan, Tesco, Superdrug and more. Read More
Store Tracker | February 13, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: US Store Closures Cross 2,000Our 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 Eddie Bauer, Saks Fifth Avenue, Five Below, Boot Barn and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 12, 2026 Register for Free Access Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—February 2026 UpdateIsrael’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. Together with the Retail Innovation Club, we present selected startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2026 Databank Members Higher- and Lower-Income Consumers Drive Financial Optimism to Four-Month High: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2026 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-ThirdIn our latest US CPG Sales Tracker, we assess the recent exceptional e-commerce growth in food & beverages and health & beauty, as well as a strong in-store sales performance. Read More
Deep Dive | February 9, 2026 Premium Playbook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureDiscover strategies retailers can use to unlock new revenue streams and enhance profitability, resilience and long-term growth. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 8, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: The Appeal and Power of Middle-Aged RFID Technology Continues to Pick Up Steam, with John HarmonSupport from retail giants, success in grocery, and inclusion in associate mobile computers all make RFID more powerful, ubiquitous and empowering. Read More
Store Tracker | February 6, 2026 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi 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 openings and closures by Frasers Group, Farmfoods, Aldi and Co-op and more. Read More