Store TrackerUS and UK Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2023 Review and 2024 Outlook Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 18, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the US and the UK. We review calendar 2023, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2024. For the US, we also provide estimated square-footage impacts, location types (on-mall versus off-mall) and openings/closures as a proportion of retailers’ store bases. The infographic download summarizes key data from this report. Data in this research report include: 2023 Review US and UK store closure and opening counts, 2019–2024E US and UK store closures and openings by sector, 2023 Breakdown of US store closures in the home and office retail sector by retailer, 2023 Breakdown of US store openings in the discount-store sector by retailer, 2023 Details of announced US store closures and openings for 2023, by retailer—total closures, closures as a proportion of store base, total size (square footage) of estimated closures, predominant location type Announced UK store closures and openings for 2023, by retailer 2024 Outlook US and UK store closure and opening totals of major retailers in aggregate, and year-over-year change, 2018–2024E Year-to-date announced US and UK store closures and openings for 2024 Coresight Research projections for US and UK store closures and openings in 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, Argos, Bed Bath & Beyond, Co-op, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Frasers Group, Foot Locker, JD Sports, Paperchase, Rite Aid, Ross Stores, The TJX Companies, Tuesday Morning, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Wilko Other relevant research: Download the infographic using the icon on this page or click here to view it online. Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: Ebook Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US Retail in 2024 View our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra 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. 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationNRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show—Day 2—Retail Running on AI, Plus The Growing Value of Private Label and Creator Content
Event CoverageDay Three at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Lessons from Macy’s, Shein, Temu and More Sunny Zheng, Analyst January 17, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research attended NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, hosted by the National Retail Federation. In this report, we present highlights from the third and final day of the conference proper, covering lessons learned from Shein and Temu, the ways in which retailers can address issues and add value to their businesses simultaneously, and insights on personalization and sustainability, among other topics. Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon Web Services, Macy’s, NIQ, Reformation, Shein, Temu Other relevant research: Join our upcoming Premium Subscriber Call for more exclusive insights from CES and NRF 2024 Insights from day one and day two of NRF 2024 A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage More reports on supply chain, sustainability and retail 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportLetting Growth Off the Leash in China’s Pet Industry: China Retail Insights Echo Gong, Senior Analyst January 17, 2024 Reasons to ReadNew for 2024, the bi-weekly 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 trends, innovations and consumer behaviors that are shaping one of the world’s most dynamic retail environments. In this update, we explore China’s booming pet industry, including brands moving into the space, new brand mashups, and the latest pet tech. Data in this research report are: Pet ownership in China, 2016–2022 China’s pet retail market and YoY change, 2019–2023E Other relevant research: Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-Commerce 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 Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To CloseWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
Event CoverageDay Two at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Supply Chains and Sustainability Take Center Stage Sunny Zheng, Analyst January 16, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is attending NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, hosted by the National Retail Federation. In this report, we present highlights from the second day of the conference proper, the importance of supply chain transformation, sustainability practices, omnichannel experiences and workforce planning in the evolving retail landscape. Stay tuned for more coverage of NRF 2024! Companies mentioned in this report include: CHEF’STORE, Mastercard Data & Services, P.F. Chang’s, PriceSmart, RELEX Solutions, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Vitamin Shoppe, Workday Other relevant research: Insights from day one of NRF 2024 A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Coresight Research events and sessions at NRF 2024 Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage More reports on supply chain, sustainability and retail 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:Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveConsumers Report Financial Stability Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 16, 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 January 9, 2023. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ levels of unsecured debt and expectations of financial windfalls What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from 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:Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black Friday
Event CoverageDay One at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Building Community and Leveraging Technology Drives Retail Success Sunny Zheng, Analyst January 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is attending NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, hosted by the National Retail Federation. In this report, we present highlights from the first day of the conference proper, covering community building through live commerce, data-driven customer experiences, sustainability and more. Stay tuned for more coverage of NRF 2024! Companies mentioned in this report include: Blue Yonder, Fanatics, Moët Hennessy (LVMH), PepsiCo, PVH Corp. Salesforce, Target, Wegmans Food Markets Other relevant research: A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Coresight Research events and sessions at NRF 2024 Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage More reports on livestreaming e-commerce (live shopping) and retail 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:Analyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase Insights
Deep DiveRetail 2024: 10 Trends in China Retail Echo Gong, Senior Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail 2024 series of reports looks ahead to the prospects for retail in 2024, exploring key trends by geography (namely, the US, the UK, China and India) and sector. We will also discuss trends in healthcare and technology. In this report, we discuss 10 key trends for the Chinese retail market in 2024. Each trend reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior, technology adoption and market dynamics. Data in this report include: Overall consumer spending in China and its year-over-year change for 2018–2028E Personal luxury goods spending in China for 2020–2026E Chinese pet market size for 2021–2025E Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Estée Lauder Companies, Fendi, JD.com, L’Oréal, Luckin Coffee, Lululemon, LVMH, Pinduoduo, Shein, Temu Other relevant research: Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2024: Calendar More Coresight Research coverage of retail in China, including our China Consumer Survey Insights weekly survey 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyRetail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyUS Fashion Resale Market: Solid Growth Amid Inflationary Environment as Consumers Seek Value—Premium Subscriber CallWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over Year
Deep DiveRetail 2024: 10 Trends in India Retail Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail 2024 series of reports looks ahead to the prospects for retail in 2024, exploring key trends by geography (namely, the US, the UK, China and India) and sector. We will also discuss trends in healthcare and technology. In this report, we present 10 trends that will influence India’s retail sector in 2024 and beyond, helping brands and retailers capitalize on key opportunities amid the highly fragmented and rapidly changing sector. Data in this research report include: GMV of e-commerce sales during the Indian festive season (October and November) and year-over-year growth, 2019–2023E The number of Indian millionaires expected by 2026 The share of Indian consumers that engaged in metaverse-related activities in the past six months Survey data on the reasons companies in India are deploying new technologies and the premium Indian consumers are willing to spend on sustainable products Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Balenciaga SA, Chumbak, Flipkart, Galeries Lafayette, GOAT Brand Labs, Jack & Jones, Reliance Retail Other relevant research: India’s Post-Pandemic Retail Revival: Five Key Trends Signaling the Brick-and-Mortar Comeback Market Outlook: India E-Commerce—Online Adoption Expands to the Hinterlands Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2024: Calendar Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: Ebook 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Agentic Payments Are Open for Business: Insights from Stripe Sessions 2026The CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion DriveRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
InfographicIntroducing the New “Tech 25”: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch in 2024 and Beyond—Infographic John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 15, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur updated Tech 25 focus list of retail-technology companies to watch comprises public companies that align with our expectations for key technology trends in 2024 and beyond. This free infographic summarizes the composition of the Coresight Research Tech 25. To read more about the updates and to see the full list of companies, read our launch report. Other relevant research: All our coverage of technology. 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:August 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyAmazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Previewing NRF 2024—Retail’s Big Show John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 14, 2024 Reasons to ReadEach report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reveals six topics in retail that you can’t afford to miss at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, which is taking place in New York this week. Stay tuned for our ongoing coverage of NRF 2024! Other relevant research: A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Looking Ahead to Insights and Perspectives on Six Critical Topics in Retail Coresight Research events and sessions at NRF 2024 Insights from NRF 2023 and more event coverage Stay tuned to the Retaili$tic podcast for weekly retail insights and inspiration. Read previous Weinswig’s Weekly reports, including last week’s, which previewed CES 2024. 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsConsumer Sentiment Shows Positive Trend in February: China Consumer Survey InsightsDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field
Insight ReportIntroducing the New “Tech 25”: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch in 2024 John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadWe present our updated Tech 25 focus list of retail-technology companies to watch. The list comprises public companies that align with our expectations for key technology trends in 2024 and beyond. Our launch report covers what’s new for the Tech 25 and a breakdown of the companies into four broad sectors: e-commerce, enterprise software, in-store tech (and warehouse tech) and infrastructure. The full Tech 25 list is included in the report appendix. The infographic download summarizes the composition of the Coresight Research Tech 25. Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Alibaba, Alphabet (Google), IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Qualcomm, SAP, Salesforce, Workday Other relevant research: Download the infographic using the icon on this page or click here to view it online. All our coverage of 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:Innovator Profile: SocialQ AI—AI-powered social media strategy and content management platformHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearThe American Mall Renaissance: A Bifurcated Sector with Top-Tier Assets Leading the WayWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 1,550 Stores Opened in 2025
Event PresentationRetail-Tech Trends 2024—Reshaping Retail: Insights Presented at CES 2024 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadFrom AI-driven personalization to supply chain optimization, what are the tech trends that are set to reshape retail this year? On January 10, 2024, Coresight Research presented 10 key retail-tech trends at CES 2024. Other relevant research: CES 2024: Tech Trends Set To Reshape Retail in 2024—Personalization, Supply Chain Optimization and More Retail 2024: US E-Commerce Technology Trends Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US Retail in 2024 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: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlLower-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves Significantly; Dining Out and Entertainment Face Spending Cutbacks: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Fashion Resale Market: Solid Growth Amid Inflationary Environment as Consumers Seek Value—Premium Subscriber Call
Event CoverageCES 2024: Tech Trends Set To Reshape Retail in 2024—Personalization, Supply Chain Optimization and More Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchSwarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research January 12, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas. From AI-driven personalization to supply chain optimization, what are the tech trends that are set to reshape retail this year? We continue our coverage of CES 2024 by discussing such trends and sharing insights from notable sessions on the ongoing integration of AI across various sectors. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Dentsu, Instacart, Meta, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Qualcomm Other relevant research: Retail-Tech Trends 2024—Reshaping Retail: Insights Presented at CES 2024 More on CES 2024: event preview, pre-conference insights, customer-centric innovation, cool tech on display Read more of our reports 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 2: Bodycare To Open 20 UK Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 12, 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: 2024 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2024 major US and UK store closures and openings 2024 major US and UK retail bankruptcies 2023 major US and UK retail bankruptcies Companies mentioned in this research report include: Sprouts Farmers Market, Bodycare Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 1: Rothy’s Plans To Open 10 US Stores 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. 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 ExpandAnalyst Corner: Adapting to Uncertainty in Food, Drug and Mass Retail Supply Chains, with Sujeet NaikInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: The Original Factory Shop Continues Store Closures
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 11, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. This week, we highlight the five forces we expect to shape US retail in 2024; proprietary survey data on US consumer confidence; and Zulily’s declining revenues and closure—and the implications for 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:Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion DriveWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 9: The TJX Companies and Ross Stores Announce Store Expansions
