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Discover 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: Boots, Decathlon, Grape Tree, Jack & Jones, Nobody’s Child, Office, Poundland, Rituals and Route One.

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.

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Uncover 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: Adidas, Hasaki, Hobby Lobby, LEGO, Magda Butrym, MooRER, Nike, Staples, Timberland and Uniqlo.

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.

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Discover how emerging-city demand, premium purchases and faster fulfilment are reshaping the next phase of e-commerce growth in India.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How is Amazon Prime Day evolving from a sales event into a growth and visibility platform for brands and small and medium businesses?
  • Why are Indian consumers shifting from value hunting toward aspirational shopping and premium products?
  • How are delivery speed, digital payments, product selection and trust becoming more important competitive differentiators than discounts alone?

Companies mentioned in this report include/are: Amazon, Dreame Technology, Delsey Paris, Harley-Davidson, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, KTM, Royal Enfield, Samsonite, Triumph Motorcycles, Victorinox, Swiss Military.

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The Coresight Research monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this research report, we present findings from our latest weekly surveys, with the most recent undertaken on June 29, 2026. We spotlight developments in consumer sentiment on the economic and financial outlooks.

Read this report to discover answers to these key questions:

  • How did consumer sentiment peak in mid-June before weakening, and what drove the late-month reversal?
  • Which categories and activities particularly essentials, health, personal care and experiences—remained resilient amid cautious spending?
  • How are the weak 6.18 festival, declining retail sales, elevated energy costs, property pressures and severe flooding affecting household spending?
  • What do weekly and four-week rolling indicators signal about China’s economic outlook and the risk of softer consumption in July?
  • What pricing, promotion, trade-in and regional planning strategies should retailers adopt following 6.18 and ahead of the summer shopping period?

Data in this research report includes:

  • Consumers’ expectations for economic conditions and personal finances over the next 12 months, showing how optimism has evolved.
  • Changes in personal financial situations compared to 12 months ago, shedding light on shifts in consumer wealth perceptions.
  • Consumer activities over the past two weeks, highlighting engagement levels and emerging trends.
  • Purchasing behaviors, with insights into what consumers are buying in-store and online during the survey period.

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This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in June 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market.

Read this report to find answers to these questions:

  • What were the year-over-year changes in total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) between June 2025 and June 2026?
  • How did retail sales perform across different sectors in March 2026 and June 2026?
  • What is the estimated retail-only inflation trends from September 2025 to June 2026?

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  • Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US.
  • Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail.
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Discover how US convenience store retailing can adapt to disruption from EV adoption, GLP-1, quick commerce and market consolidation. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other questions:

  • What structural headwinds—like tobacco decline, rising EV adoption and quick-commerce disruption—are shaping the future of US convenience stores?
  • How are operators diversifying into foodservice, digital capabilities and store modernization to protect traffic and engage consumers?
  • Which opportunities exist for larger players to expand while smaller operators navigate mounting challenges?
  • How are leading companies like Seven & i Holdings and Alimentation Couche-Tard leveraging strategic acquisitions and store optimization to drive growth?
  • What do in-store merchandise sales trends and market performance data reveal about the sector’s short- and long-term prospects?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Seven & i Holdings; Alimentation Couche-Tard

  • This report is a part of our 2026 series of Market Navigator reports, which provide deep dives on major retail sectors and on US retail overall. Click here to see more Market Navigators and check back as we publish more.
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Each Analyst Corner features highlights and insights from the respective week’s “Report of the Week”—our featured must-read research report. This week, our featured report was Market Navigator: US Retail—A Fracturing Market Headed Toward $6 Trillion.

Discover which retail giants are reshaping the US market—and what their dominance means for every other retailer in 2026.

Read this Analyst Corner to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • Which two retail companies have, for the first time, each captured more than 10% of total US retail sales?
  • How many companies captured close to half of the dollar growth in total US retail sales between 2019 and 2025?
  • What characterizes “top-tier market-share consolidators,” and how are higher-margin nonretail revenues underwriting their retail operations?
  • How are convenience offerings and paid memberships locking in higher-income shopper loyalty?
  • How can retailers in 2026 seize a one-time opportunity for lasting competitive advantage?

Companies mentioned in this report are: Amazon and Walmart Inc.

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Discover 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: Belstaff, Co-op, Ebebek, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Hugo Boss, Marks & Spencer, New Balance, Superdrug, TGJones and Wrangler.

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.

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Uncover 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: Aritzia, Bass Pro Shops, Boden, IKEA, Lucky Brand, Market 32, PetSmart, Publix Super Markets, Schiaparelli and TESO Life.

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.

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Discover where US retail is heading—and which companies, channels and consumer trends will define the next phase of growth in this in-depth, data-driven report.

Read this report to find answers to these and other key questions:

  • How are shifting consumer spending patterns creating winners and losers across US retail, and what should retailers do about it?
  • How should retailers deploy tariff refund capital to drive competitive advantage?
  • Which retailers have captured the most retail growth, and what do their strategies have in common?
  • How is quick commerce evolving from a convenience premium to a baseline consumer expectation?
  • How is the K-shaped consumer economy reshaping demand, and what does this mean for retail strategy?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ace Hardware, Albertsons Companies, Aldi, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Stores, ByteDance/TikTok Shop, Costco Wholesale, CVS Health, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Family Dollar, Gap, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, The Home Depot, Hy-Vee, Kohl’s, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize, The Kroger Co., Levi Strauss & Co., Lowe’s Companies, Lululemon Athletica, Macy’s, Meijer, Menards, Nordstrom, PDD Holdings/Temu, Publix Super Markets, Ross Stores, Sephora, Shein, Target, The TJX Companies, Tractor Supply Co., Ulta Beauty, Wakefern Food Corp., Walgreen Co., Walmart, Wayfair and more.

Data in this report include: Retail market and sector sizes and forecasts; retailer revenue and market share trends; analysis of absolute revenue growth by retailer, 2019–2025; store count and total sales area by retailer; sales per store and sales densities; monthly store traffic trends; leading online retailers’ e-commerce revenues and GMV; consumer survey data on where Americans shop for food and nonfood products; category-level online versus in-store purchase penetration; and consumer perceptions of physical stores versus e-commerce across key shopping factors.

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Understand what performance metrics tell us about Prime Day 2026 in the US, and discover how Prime Day 2026 showcased changes in digital retail through AI-driven discovery, retail media and new engagement formats.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • What does multiyear Coresight Research show about US Prime Day participation and category purchases?
  • What do various data points suggest about Amazon.com performance during Prime Day 2026?
  • What do observed trends during Prime Day 2026 tell us about the wider retail ecosystem?
  • How does Prime Day performance fit into Coresight’s wider thesis on US retail and consumer performance?

Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey data on Prime Day participation by year, and categories shopped in 2026

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Target, Walmart

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Understand how Canada’s retail footprint is shifting in 2026—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 2026?
  • 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 in 2026?
  • Which retailers rank among the top for total store openings in 2026?

Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Adidas AG, AG Foods, Ashley Furniture Industries, Avondale Food Stores, Best Buy Co., Inc., Boathouse Stores, Boutique La Vie en Rose, Browns Shoes, The Aldo Group Inc., Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Claire’s, Club Monaco, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Designer Brands Inc., Dollar Tree, Inc., Fairweather Clothing, Empire Company Limited, Fossil Group, Inc., Garage, Giant Tiger Stores Limited, Global Pet Foods, Golf Town, Guess?, Inc., Hallmark Cards, Hot Topic, Indigo Books & Music Inc., JYSK, Laura Canada, Levi Strauss & Co., Loblaw Companies Limited, Lululemon Athletica Inc., Lush, M&M Food Market, Melanie Lyne, Metro Inc., Capri Holdings Limited, Mountain Warehouse, Northern Reflections, Once Upon a Child, Pandora A/S, RONA Inc., Roots Corporation, Running Room, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, SoftMoc, Steve Madden, Ltd., Structube, Ashtead Group plc, Suzy Shier, The TJX Companies, Inc., PVH Corp., Uniprix, VF Corporation, Warehouse One.

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.

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Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How is agentic AI revolutionizing supply chain management?
  • What additional benefits does agentic technology provide beyond supply chain automation?
  • How can supplier networks help retailers respond more quickly to disruptions?
  • How can retailers manage the risks and safety challenges associated with agentic AI?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Bamboo Rose, Blue Yonder, Infor, Kinaxis, Manhattan Associates, Panasonic, RELEX Solutions, Resilinc and SAP.

Data in this report include: AI-driven supply chain response workflows; software customization and extensibility models; platform migration timelines; supplier network examples; manufacturing disruption trends; AI guardrail and risk-mitigation frameworks.

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Quantify who is winning and losing share in a $5.5 trillion US retail market reshaped by consolidation, discounting and digital disruption.

Read this Preview of our deep dive on US retailing to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How fast will US retail sales grow in 2026, and when will the market cross $6 trillion?
  • Which two retailers have become the first to each capture more than 10% of total US retail sales?
  • Which off-price and discount retailers are gaining ground fastest amid persistent inflation?
  • How are digital marketplace challengers such as Temu, Shein and eBay reshaping online retail share?
  • Where should retailers deploy tariff refund capital to defend and grow market share?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ace Hardware, Albertsons Companies, Aldi, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Amazon, Best Buy, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Stores, Chewy, Costco Wholesale, CVS Health, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Family Dollar, Gap, Giant Eagle, The Home Depot, Hy-Vee, Kohl’s, The Kroger Co., Lowe’s Companies, Lululemon Athletica, Macy’s, Meijer, Menards, Nordstrom, Temu, Publix Super Markets, Ross Stores, Seven & i Holdings, Shein, Target, The TJX Companies, Tractor Supply Co., Trader Joe’s, Ulta Beauty, Wakefern Food Corp., Walgreen Co., Walmart and Wayfair.

Data in this report include: total US retail sales and year-over-year growth trends; the split between inflation and real (volume) growth in retail sales; and market-share rankings of the top 50 US retailers.

  • Read the full deep dive on US retailing, of which this is a Preview, here.

 

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Each Analyst Corner features highlights and insights from the respective week’s “Report of the Week”—our featured must-read research report. This week, our featured report was US Online Grocery Survey 2026: Delivery Pulls Ahead as Quick Commerce and AI Redefine Grocery Shopping.

Discover how online grocery shopping is being reshaped by AI-powered tools, quick commerce, delivery and subscription programs. Read this report to uncover how changing consumer behaviors are creating new opportunities for retailers and platforms, and find answers to these key questions:

  • What factors are driving the renewed growth of online grocery adoption among US consumers, and which demographics are leading this shift?
  • How are AI shopping assistants changing the way consumers discover products, build baskets and make grocery purchasing decisions?
  • Why are subscription members, including Amazon Prime and Walmart+ users, more comfortable with AI-enabled grocery purchasing?
  • How is quick commerce evolving from an urgent-need service into a mainstream solution for full-basket grocery shopping?
  • How can retailers use AI, automation and delivery strategies to improve convenience while managing rising operational costs?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart.

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