Event CoverageTarget Financial Community Meeting 2026: Rebuilding Momentum Through Store Reinvention, Merchandising Authority, Loyalty and Technology Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 4, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Target is positioning itself for growth in 2026 and beyond, with a detailed strategy to transform its stores, technology and customer experience. Learn what steps the retail giant is taking to revitalize its business, enhance its offerings and accelerate earnings growth. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What strategic priorities is Target focusing on for future growth? How is Target redefining its stores and in-store experience to drive sales? What role does personalization and loyalty play in Target’s growth strategy? How is Target transforming key categories like home, apparel and beauty? What technology innovations are Target investing in to improve demand forecasting and customer engagement? Companies mentioned in this report include: Target (NYSE: TGT). 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanPlaybook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureEarnings Insights 1Q26, Week 6: Casey’s Grows Revenues Strongly; RH and Chewy Navigate Tariff and Consumer Pressures
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2026: Five Below and Sprouts Farmers Market Add 2.5+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail Space Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research March 4, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover insights into the shifting retail landscape and upcoming trends with the US Store Tracker Extra. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How do 2026 US store closures compare to the same period in 2025? What are the leading companies driving retail space closures and openings? Which retailers are expanding their presence with the newest store openings in 2026? How does the retail bankruptcy landscape look for 2026 compared to 2025? Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Allbirds, Alo Yoga, Anta, Boggi Milano, Boot Barn, Buc-ee’s, Costco Wholesale, Daiso, Eddie Bauer, Five Below, Floor & Decor, Garage, Guess?, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, IKEA, Kiokii and…, Lidl, LVMH, Natural Grocers, Reformation, Rouses Markets, Royal Farms, Saks Global, Save A Lot, Sézane, Sheetz, Skims, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Brand House Collective, The Card Vault, The Fresh Market, The Home Depot, The Vitamin Shoppe, Trader Joe’s, Wawa, WHSmith. Other relevant research: View our full collection of store tracker reports, covering the UK, the US and Canada. 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. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearUS CPG Sales Tracker: Weather-Driven Surge Fades, In-Store Sales DeclineHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak Trading
Deep DiveFinancial Sentiment Falls Despite Supreme Court Move to Strike Down Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 3, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs in the new year. Read this report to discover answer to this question: How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time; and retailer and category-level shopping data. Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Assessing Consumer Awareness and Sentiment—Data Graphic Return to Uncertainty for Retail: Supreme Court Strikes Down US Tariffs 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 Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsSeven & i Holdings IR Day Spring 2026: Store Modernization, Fresh Food, Digital Growth and Global Expansion Drive the 2030 RoadmapUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its DominanceAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers
Store TrackerCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026: Toys“R”Us and Claire’s Close Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research March 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how Canada’s retail footprint has been shifting—with exclusive, retailer-level store opening and closure data. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many store closures and openings have we identified in Canada for calendar 2025—and how do these totals compare with our previous report? Which retailers are leading the additional store closures and openings identified since our last update? Which retailers rank among the top for total store closures? Which retailers rank among the top for total store openings? Companies mentioned in this report include: Toys“R”Us, Claire’s, Hudson’s Bay Company, Peavey Mart, Loblaw Companies Limited, Dollarama, Best Buy, Dollar Tree, Uniqlo, Sephora, Metro Inc., Sobeys, The TJX Companies, Walmart and many more. Data in this report include: Canada store closure and opening counts by calendar year and year to date; major retailer store closures ranked by total closures; major retailer store openings ranked by total openings; tabulated retailer-level confirmed and planned store openings and closures. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The 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. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. 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:Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsUS Beauty: What’s Driving E-Commerce Growth?Recent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Decoding the Resurgence of Online Grocery Retail in the US, with Sujeet Naik Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 1, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the key factors driving the growth of online grocery sales in the US. Learn how evolving consumer behavior, innovative delivery services and the rise of digital shopping experiences are shaping the future of grocery retail. Reasons to Read This Report: What are the primary factors driving online grocery growth? How have consumer behaviors shifted, and who is driving demand? What role do delivery innovations and membership programs play in reducing barriers to adoption? How are online grocery services enhancing the customer experience with faster fulfillment options and personalization? What trends should retailers watch to stay competitive in the evolving digital grocery space? Data in this Research Report Include: Online grocery sales growth in 2025, consumer demographic trends and demand drivers. Companies Mentioned in this Report Include: Kroger, Circana. 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:Consumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsAdapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresChina Optimism Rises in May, but Floods, Energy, and Property Keep Spending Cautious and Value-Driven: China Consumer Survey Insights
Event PresentationIntroducing the Store Intelligence Platform: Premium Subscriber Call JT Blubaugh, Senior Account ExecutiveMax Kahn, President February 28, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand the Store Intelligence Platform, a new retail real estate data tool from Coresight Research. This presentation and accompanying analyst video explain the analytical capabilities of this counterpart to the US Store Tracker. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The 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. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 8: Claire’s To Close Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research February 27, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest trends in UK retail store openings and closures for 2026, and gain insights into the evolving market landscape. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many store closures and openings have UK retailers announced year to date in 2026, and how do these totals compare with the same period in 2025? Which retailers are driving the latest changes in our 2026 Major UK Store Closures and Openings tracker? How do full-year 2025 store closures and openings compare with 2026 year-to-date trends? Companies mentioned in this report include: B&Q, Claire’s, Community Shop, Hip, Home Bargains, Iceland, Marks & Spencer full-line stores, Matiere Premiere, Oseyo, Poundstretcher, Savers, Schuh, Tapi Carpets & Floors, The Food Warehouse, Weekend Offender. Data in this report include: week-by-week comparisons of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; rankings of major retailers by total store closures; rankings of major retailers by total store openings; tabulated confirmed versus planned store activity by retailer and sector. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The 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. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. 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:2026 Sector Outlook: US Home and Home-Improvement Retailing—Pro-Led, Tech-Enabled Growth Shaping the US Home and Home-Improvement MarketNew Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 20252026 Sector Outlook: US Department Stores Retailing—A Slowing Decline amid Strategic ResetInnovator Profile: Azoma—Optimizing Product Visibility for AI-Driven and Agentic Commerce
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 8: Floor & Decor, Sprouts Farmers Market and The Home Depot Announce Store Expansion Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research February 27, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What are the top store openings and closures in the US for 2026 so far? Which retailers are expanding in 2026, and which brands are downsizing? How do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: Boggi Milano, Costco Wholesale, Daiso, Floor & Decor, Save A Lot, Sephora, Sheetz, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Home Depot, Wawa, WHSmith. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The 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. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. 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:Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicHigher- and Lower-Income Consumers Drive Financial Optimism to Four-Month High: US Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicSupreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Assessing Consumer Awareness and Sentiment—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 26, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs is impacting consumer sentiment in 2026. Read this infographic/report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many US consumers are aware of the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and what are their reactions? How do younger, higher-income consumers respond to the ruling compared to older, lower-income groups? What is the relationship between income levels and satisfaction with the ruling? How is consumer sentiment expected to evolve in the coming weeks, considering ongoing tariff-related debates? Data in this research report include: Share of US consumers aware of the Supreme Court ruling; demographic breakdowns of reactions to the ruling by income and age. Find our full selection of US Consumer Survey Insights reports and data graphics here. 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: How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries in 2026, with Sujeet NaikUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence
Insight ReportThe New Coresight 100: Setting the Direction for Global Retail in 2026 Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research February 26, 2026 Reasons to ReadWe are excited to present the latest edition of the Coresight 100, a curated list highlighting 100 of the most impactful and influential retailers and brand owners shaping the global retail landscape. The Coresight 100 serves as a cornerstone of our annual research strategy, identifying key sectors and companies that align with our analytical expertise and research priorities. This report outlines our selection methodology, highlights what is new in the 2026 Coresight 100, and provides a detailed breakdown of the list by sector and geography. Other relevant research: The Coresight 100 list 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Financial Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsEnergy Shock: As Gasoline Prices Decline, When Will Peak CPI Hit?
Insight ReportCEO Brief: Early Holiday 2026 US Retail Expectations John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 25, 2026 Reasons to ReadGain insights into early expectations for the 2026 holiday season and understand key factors influencing consumer spending trends. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is total retail sales growth projected to perform in 4Q26? What factors are driving consumer spending optimism, especially among higher-income households? What potential impacts could the 2026 midterm elections have on consumer sentiment and retail spending? Companies mentioned in this report include: Burlington Stores, Levi Strauss & Co., Lowe’s Companies, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Shein, The Home Depot, The TJX Companies, Temu Data in this report include: Retail sales projections for 4Q26; Consumer spending expectations across income groups; Impact of tax refunds, interest rates, and elections on consumer confidence 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:US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000
Deep DiveFinancial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 24, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs in the new year. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance. To what extent are shoppers still concerned about tariffs and how are those concerns reshaping spending habits? Which categories are seeing pull-forward demand and where might retailers expect softness later in the year? How entrenched is trading down and what specific inflation-related behaviors are dominating in food and nonfood purchases? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time; consumer tariff concerns and behavioral responses; shopping changes due to inflation; and retailer and category-level shopping data. Other relevant research: 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersDepartment Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2026—Data Graphic Coresight Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 24, 2026 Reasons to ReadIn this infographic, we present a timeline of tariff-related developments by the US and other nations. We also offer highlights from our proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ sentiment and their perceptions of the impacts of tariffs. Bookmark this page! We first published this infographic on April 4, 2025, and will continue to update its content as developments unfold. The latest update was made on February 24, 2026. Data in this research report include proprietary US consumer survey findings on: Expectations for the economy over the next 12 months (economic sentiment) Expectations for personal finances over the next 12 months (financial sentiment) Perceptions of tariffs—impacts on their personal finances and the economy; greatest concern around tariffs; top benefit of tariffs Other relevant research: The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? All our coverage of tariffs The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Our Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series complements our survey reports with selected findings on consumers’ financial and economic expectations each week. Visit our Methodology page to read more context for understanding the results of Coresight Research 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:US Store Tracker Extra, May 2026: Boot Barn Takes Total Open Retail Space to 59 Million Square FeetHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactRetail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail Technology
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Advanced AI Solutions Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services February 23, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the leading companies that are utilizing advanced AI to revolutionize retail operations and consumer experiences. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which companies are pioneering the use of advanced AI solutions across retail functions? How are AI-powered tools improving product discovery, personalization, and customer service in retail? What are the key trends shaping the future of AI in retail today? How is agentic commerce transforming consumer product discovery and decision-making? In what ways is AI driving the shift from traditional search to searchless, AI-mediated shopping experiences? Companies mentioned in this report include: Walmart, Target, Estée Lauder, Ada, Auxia, Competera, Dynamic Pricing AI, and many more. Other relevant research: 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:Higher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentJanuary 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting More Than 3% Growth as Retail Outlook Score ImprovesHow the US–Iran Deal Changes the Inflation Outlook for Retail
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: US Retail Inflation Rises to Its Highest Level in 2.5 Years, with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 22, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover key insights into the latest US retail inflation trends and their impact on consumer spending in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What is Coresight Research’s estimate of retail-specific inflation, and how has that changed? How is inflation specifically impacting retail categories like general merchandise and apparel? What is driving the acceleration in retail inflation, and why is it expected to rise in early 2026? What are the expectations for inflation in 2026, and how will this affect consumer behavior and discretionary retail spending? Data in this report include: Retail-specific inflation, Consumer Price Index trends for key retail categories, consumer data. 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:June 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyHow Generations Actually Shop: Young Consumers Buy Broadly, Older Consumers Buy DeepWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Malin + Goetz and Russell & Bromley File for Administration
