Insight ReportResearch Preview: Retail-Tech Landscape—Generative AI Applications John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services February 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadGenerative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, rests on the shoulders of decades of AI research. Software developers and engineers have been busy developing applications to manage and control large language models (LLMs) so that more businesses and individuals can access the power and benefits of GenAI. This Research Preview offers an early look at our forthcoming Retail-Tech Landscape of selected innovators that provide generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, applications. Understand the need for GenAI applications and uncover the growth potential and key categories of the market. Look out for the full report to discover the featured companies! We focus solely on startups—privately held tech companies that were founded within the last 10 years. Other relevant research: More research on GenAI in retail All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data GraphicFinancial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black Friday
Insight ReportKroger-Albertsons Merger in Jeopardy as FTC Sues To Block the Deal Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We detail this development and its implications for national grocery chains, regional grocers and CPG suppliers. Data in this research report include: Top Five US Grocery Retailers’ Revenue (USD Bil.), CAGR and YoY % Change Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Amazon, Costco, H-E-B, Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Wegmans Other relevant research: Kroger and Albertsons To Divest 413 Stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a $1.9 Billion Deal Kroger and Albertsons Announce Merger: Details, Data and Implications Market Navigator: US Grocery Retailing Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresAnalyst Corner: US Retail Inflation Rises to Its Highest Level in 2.5 Years, with John MercerUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2026: Boot Barn Takes Total Open Retail Space to 59 Million Square FeetAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-Commerce
Insight ReportFebruary 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity for Retail Sales Growth Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst February 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. This report analyzes the latest available data as of February 23, 2024. Data in this research report include: Proprietary Coresight Research projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months US actual retail sales versus model predicted sales US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees US annualized real disposable income per capita Other relevant research: January 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Higher Inflation Hints at Weakened Retail Sales To Start the Year The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Global Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and SustainabilityWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveCombating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 28, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research monthly US Consumer Survey Insights Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. This month, we explore US consumers’ perceptions of price rises and strategies to combat inflation when shopping both grocery and nongrocery categories. We dive into trading down and other trends by age, income and more. We also include results on consumers’ shopping behaviors from our weekly survey questions aggregated in four-week increments over the past seven months. Data in this research report are our proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ observations of recent price changes in retail—overall and by geography Rates at which consumers are adopting different inflation-combating strategies when shopping for grocery and nongrocery products In-depth look at trends in trading down and buying less—breakdown of inflation responses by income, age and gender Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights and US Consumer Survey Insights Extra reports. The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce LatestSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingAWS Retail and Consumer Goods Analyst Day 2026
Deep DiveNavigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Hospitality Operations To Enhance Margins and Growth Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services February 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadGiven the combination of consumers’ heightened demand for leisure and travel, the tight labor market, rising unforeseen expenses and volatile macroeconomic conditions, understanding and effectively managing costs and margins has become more crucial than ever. Today, hospitality businesses must aim to harness the capabilities of digital transformation technologies for better cost and margin management. We delve into the challenges and expectations around cost and margin management in the hospitality sector—including hotels, restaurants and other hospitality industries (such as fitness centers and theme parks)—through the lens of digital transformation technologies. We examine the current cost and margin management pain points of hospitality businesses, as well as their tech and data usage challenges and their expectations regarding emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This report is produced and made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Workday, a leading cloud-based financial and human capital management software platform. Data in this research report include: Estimated global hospitality workforce management software market size for 2023 and 2030 Proprietary survey data on the costs hospitality businesses found most difficult control and the unexpected costs they occurred over the past 12 months The impact of unexpected costs on hospitality businesses’ margins over the past year Survey data on the challenges hospitality businesses encountered while managing store staff in times of fluctuating demand and the challenges they encountered while making their operations adaptive to a fast-changing market Other relevant research: Navigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Retail Operations Amid Margin Pressure Workday is a member of our updated Tech 25 focus list, covering retail-technology companies to watch Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology See all Coresight Research coverage of emerging technology More Innovator Research from Coresight Research Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—10 Innovators Driving Customer Experience and Operational EfficienciesEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesUS Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market Concentration
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 4: Gildan Activewear, Sprouts Farmers Market and Walmart See Strong Sales Growth; The Home Depot Sees a Decline Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report fourth-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 25, 2024, across four sectors: apparel and footwear, food and grocery, home and home-improvement, and mass merchandisers. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: Floor & Decor Holdings, Gildan Activewear, The Home Depot, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart, Wayfair Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 3: Crocs, Herbalife and L’Oréal See Strong Sales Growth; Capri Holdings and Hanesbrands Report Sales Declines Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 2: Alibaba, Amazon and CVS See Strong Sales Growth; Under Armour Witnesses Weak Demand Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Clorox and Walgreens Report Strong Results; Columbia Sportswear Sees Sales Decline 3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic Uncertainty The Coresight 100 list Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveDollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on February 20, 2024. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights reports The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026: Dollarama and Pet Valu To Open StoresUS Apparel and Footwear Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—Digital Players, Off-Pricers and Warehouse Clubs Poised To Gain Share
Company ProfileCapri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI) Company Profile Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresLower-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran Conflict: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All Locations
Insight ReportChinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail Insights Echo Gong, Senior Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur China Retail Insights series presents the latest insights from the ever-evolving landscape of China’s retail market. Each report in this series provides on-the-ground updates, dissecting the trends, innovations and consumer behaviors that are shaping one of the world’s most dynamic retail environments. In this report, Coresight Research reviews the 2024 Chinese New Year holiday, highlighting the impact of the event on China’s consumer market and revealing retail trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities that emerged during the holiday. Data in this research report include: Domestic tourism revenue during Chinese New Year, 2019–2024 Domestic tourist numbers and average spending during Chinese New Year 2024 Average daily duty-free spending and total duty-free spending on the island of Hainan during Lunar New Year 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Alipay, China Duty Free Shop, Chow Tai Fook, Little Red Book, Lululemon, Qunar Other relevant research: Chinese New Year 2024 Preview: Good Fortune for Retail as the Year of the Dragon Takes Off—China Retail Insights Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2024: Calendar Retail 2024: 10 Trends in China Retail Our China Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. Our new China Retail Sales Databank More reports on China retail Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandSector Focus: Luxury Shopping—Data GraphicUS Back to School 2026, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Mass Merchandisers Lead Over Amazon as Shoppers Prioritize Value, Execution and ConvenienceEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data Graphic
Company ProfileTapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR) Company Profile Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2026: More than 24 Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Open This YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for Bankruptcy
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner—Tailored, Tech-Enabled and Transformed: The Future of Consumer Healthcare, with Swarooprani Muralidhar Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research February 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out. This week, Director of Research Swarooprani Muralidhar explores the future of consumer healthcare, previewing our new report on 10 trends in the healthcare industry. She offers her take on the healthcare industry’s transformation, from technology to the retail opportunity. Other relevant research: Market Navigator: US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailers—A Strong Focus on Healthcare Expansion in 2024 and Beyond More Coresight Research coverage of health and wellness Stay tuned to the Retaili$tic podcast for weekly retail insights and inspiration. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s, which discussed the new “Fast Luxury” model from Coresight Research. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 24: Closures Up 31% Year Over YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 11: Toolstation and Whole Foods Market To ExpandShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
Company ProfileChow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK: 1929) Company Profile Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Lower-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves Significantly; Dining Out and Entertainment Face Spending Cutbacks: US Consumer Survey InsightsEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data
Company ProfileWalgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) Company Profile Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst February 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusPlaybook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureResilience Now: Turn Tariff Uncertainty into Opportunity Using AI
Company ProfileCostco (NASDAQ: COST) Company Profile Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst February 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsAnalyst Corner: The State of In-Store Retailing—The Increasingly Important Role of Technology Sequencing, with Manik BhatiaMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 8: Close to Half of Body Shop UK Stores To Close Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst February 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK: 2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies: 2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Best Buy, The Body Shop UK Other relevant research: The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 year to date (YTD); for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. ChinaApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—Infographic