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Store Tracker | February 14, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight multiple store expansion plans and Joann’s plan to close 500 stores in the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Stores Officer at Macy’s.

Insight Report | February 13, 2025 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK

We present the latest developments in retail shrink in the US and Europe, including retail crime costs, cargo theft rates and shoplifting data. Plus, discover news about loss-prevention technologies and dive into recent commentary on shrink from Albertsons and Walgreens.

Deep Dive | February 12, 2025 Databank Members

Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which luxury brands are popular among US consumers? What are luxury shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Insight Report | February 11, 2025 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 7, 2025, including Clorox Company, PepsiCo and Tapestry, among others.

Deep Dive | February 10, 2025 Premium

New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits

What are the implications of the new tariffs implemented by the US government, and what measures can retail companies take to lessen their impact? Coresight Research dives into the latest on the tariffs and their impact.

Store Tracker | February 7, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight bankruptcy-led closures by Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands, as well as developments from other major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Operating Division President at Raley’s.

Insight Report | February 6, 2025 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report Declines

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended January 31, 2025, including Albertsons, Procter & Gamble and Tractor Supply Company, among others.

Store Tracker | February 5, 2025 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This Year

Announcements by Big Lots, Macy’s and Party City at the start of the year have pushed planned total closed retail space for 2025 to over 50 million square feet, Coresight Research estimates. Discover US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments.

Deep Dive | February 4, 2025 Premium

The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences

In an era of rapid digital transformation, the US retail industry is harnessing the power of innovation across three critical areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience. We dive into the importance and impacts of key technologies—including AI (artificial intelligence) and Web3—and outline major retailers that are leading the charge in technology adoption.

Event Coverage | January 30, 2025 Premium

NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate Devices

We dive into the top 10 technology themes at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering AI (artificial intelligence), loss prevention, demand forecasting, associate enablement and more.

Event Coverage | January 24, 2025 Premium

CES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus

The Coresight Research team attended CES 2025 (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. We wrap up our coverage of the event with our top 10 takeaways, highlighting the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) across multiple sectors.

Deep Dive | January 21, 2025 Databank Members

Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights

Where are US consumers shopping for apparel and footwear, and what categories are they buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Event Coverage | January 14, 2025 Premium

NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and Others

We present highlights from the second day of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering loyalty programs, sustainability efforts and the future of beauty retailer Sephora.

Insight Report | January 7, 2025 Premium

3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the Holidays

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in the third quarter of 2024. Discover key management commentary on inventory levels as retailers begin 2025.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 3, 2025 Premium

Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions

Our annual report on the China retail market—part of our Retail 2025 series of outlook reports—details six predictions around trends that Coresight Research expects to transform retail in the country throughout 2025. From the impact of government stimulus packages to the “pingti” trend and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), discover the key trends of the China retail market.