Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John Harmon John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research July 13, 2025 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. This week, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses how agentic AI will change how we shop, and how retailers will need to respond. Analyst Corner also highlights our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. 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:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsNew Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store Estate Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store closures by TGJones, Watches of Switzerland and more. This report presents data up to week 28 of 2025, ended July 11, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the UK—2025 vs. 2024 Major UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Lululemon Athletica, TGJones (formerly WHSmith high-street stores), The Original Factory Shop, Watches of Switzerland 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 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:Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchMass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store developments by Nordstrom, Staples, Watches of Switzerland and more. This report presents data up to week 28 of 2025, ended July 11, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US—2025 vs. 2024 Major US store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Factory Mattress, Nordstrom, Scrub Pro Uniforms, Staples, Watches of Switzerland 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 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:High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce LatestEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff Concerns
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer Latest John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from our research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 28 of 2025. This week, we highlight US store closures as well as survey-driven insights on consumers’ financial outlook and their expectations to shop Amazon Prime Day. Dive into the research behind these data points: Seasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year Other relevant research: More insights on Amazon’s Prime Day The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. View our full collection of store tracker reports, covering the UK, the US and Canada. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer FocusHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Deep Dive6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey Insights Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst July 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe 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 30, 2025. We spotlight a lift in consumers’ economic and financial outlooks amid the 6.18 shopping festival. Data in this research report are: Consumers’ expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months How consumers’ financial situation now compares to 12 months ago Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Other relevant research: Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports. The Coresight Research China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar More research reports on China retail Interested in more consumer survey analysis? Check out our US Consumer Survey Insights series. 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:Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Analyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonJCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US Retail
InfographicConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research July 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series from Coresight Research takes a regular temperature check on US consumer sentiment in the context of shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. Data in this infographic are proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months Sentiment trends by income (selected insights) This week, we reveal declines in net financial and economic sentiment amid expectations of the 90-day tariff pause ending (though this has been delayed from July 9, 2025, to August 1, 2025). The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on June 30, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) 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:Groceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—Infographic
Deep DiveConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst July 9, 2025 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. The latest data in this report are from our survey conducted on June 30, 2025, with headline findings on shifts in net financial and economic sentiment amid expectations of the 90-day tariff pause ending (though this has been delayed from July 9, 2025, to August 1, 2025). In addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns, we dive into data on clothing, apparel accessories and footwear shopping specifically. Uncover popular retailers, brands and product categories. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation—plus, breakdowns of our findings by income Popular retailers and product categories among apparel and footwear shoppers Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Companies mentioned in this research report include: Adidas, Amazon, NIKE, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of tariffs US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing Share Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Discounters Poised for Growth Amid Challenging Backdrop Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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:Analyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 8, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn our latest coverage of Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 and competing events, uncover: How membership tiers are playing a role across a number of summer shopping events How retailers are battling for share in the festivalizing of summer retail Why July 2025 promotional events are playing into how consumers want to shop How retail media dovetails with promotional events How summer shopping events can impact returns Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Best Buy, Target, TikTok, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of Amazon’s Prime Day Retailer Dashboard: Amazon Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers The Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary Coresight Research data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail and marketplace operations. More reports on e-commerce and festivals/holidays 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, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update
Deep DiveSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Aditya Kaushik, Analyst July 8, 2025 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 continue our quarterly Seasonal Shopping series. We assess consumers’ spending expectations for calendar events in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25): Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon Prime Day. Plus, we review holidays during 2Q25, analyzing how consumers celebrated Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and how this behavior compared to their earlier plans. The appendix of this report provides results on consumers’ shopping behaviors from our weekly survey questions aggregated in four-week increments over the past few months. Previous reports in the Seasonal Shopping series cover US consumers’ early expectations for the end-of-year holiday season, but we are publishing our latest findings in the separate, upcoming US Holiday 2025 Early Outlook Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Whether US consumers expect to spend on the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon Prime Day, and how much they expect to spend on each event compared to last year and in dollar terms How consumers plan to celebrate events in 3Q25—and breakdowns by gender, age and income for selected holidays Actual consumer behavior and spending during Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day (2Q25) Other relevant research: All our coverage of festivals/holidays Insights on Amazon’s Prime Day, including our 2025 preview report 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:Innovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTechAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data Graphic
Insight ReportRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 8, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail 2025 series of reports looks ahead to the prospects for retail, exploring key trends by geography (namely, the US, the UK, China and India) and sector. How is UK retail tracking against Coresight Research’s predictions? We provide a midyear review of the six predictions and trends that we outlined for 2025 in our Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions report (published December 2024). Understand how UK retail is adapting in a high-cost, low-growth environment—across data, media, margins and consumer behavior. Read this report to discover answers to these questions: How are unified commerce platforms unlocking new value in retail through data integration and omnichannel agility? What’s driving the surge in in-store retail media, and how are grocers like Sainsbury’s and Tesco executing at scale? Which retailers are monetizing proprietary technologies and IP—and why is this opportunity limited to a select few? How are digital tools, AI (artificial intelligence) agents and automation reshaping both store-based and e-commerce shopping experiences? What are the consumer behaviors shaping UK retail in 2025—from caution around inflation to the impact of GLP-1 adoption? Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Amazon, B&M, IKEA, John Lewis Partnership, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Next, Ocado, Poundland, Primark, Sainsbury’s, Shein, Temu, Tesco Other relevant research: Look out for the midyear reviews of our retail predictions for the US, China and India. All Coresight Research Retail 2025 reports Market Navigator: UK Retail, Including E-Commerce—Consumer Constraints To Fuel Multi-Year Discounter Growth The UK Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of UK retail. This Databank is updated monthly. 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. 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:Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesSentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik Aditya Kaushik, Analyst July 6, 2025 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. This week, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, discusses new Coresight Research survey data that point to positive US consumer spending expectations versus last year for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the end-of-year holiday season. Look out for our upcoming Seasonal Shopping, 3Q25 report for comprehensive insights on these holidays, as well as consumer behavior and spending during events in 2Q25 (Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Memorial Day) and expectations for Amazon’s Prime Day. Analyst Corner also highlights our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: All our coverage of the end-of-year holiday season The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the back-to-school (BTS) shopping trends we are watching in 2025. 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:May 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to Administration
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and Value Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadAmazon’s Prime Day 2025 in India will run from July 12 to 14. Uncover how Amazon is leveraging Prime Day to deepen its reach and competitiveness in India’s booming e-commerce market—and the key features setting this year’s shopping event up for success. We offer five essential insights on Prime Day, spanning Amazon’s reach to small towns, its use of AI (artificial intelligence) to enhance the shopping experience, and more. Other relevant research: All our coverage of Amazon’s Prime Day (including in Western markets and from past years) Retailer Dashboard: Amazon The Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary Coresight Research data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail and marketplace operations. More reports on e-commerce and festivals/holidays 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: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsTariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store Expansion Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst July 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store developments by Alimentation Couche-Tard, Miss A, Parachute, Trees n Trends and more, as well as the stepping down of Ulta Beauty’s Chief Financial Officer. This report presents data up to week 27 of 2025, ended July 4, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US—2025 vs. 2024 Major US store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Alimentation Couche-Tard, Freebird, Miss A, Parachute, Trees n Trends, Ulta Beauty, Weis Markets 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 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:Amazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over Year Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst July 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store closures by Clarks and Superdrug, as well as the appointment of a new Marketing Director (Food) at Marks & Spencer. Totaling 1,235, UK store closures for calendar 2025 are now up 8% year over year. This report presents data up to week 27 of 2025, ended July 4, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the UK—2025 vs. 2024 Major UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Aesop, Clarks, Marks & Spencer, ME+EM, Superdrug 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 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:Stretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to Lead
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds Georgina Smith, Head of Editorial July 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from our research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 27 of 2025. This week, we highlight headwinds for US retail, covering store closures, decelerating in-store CPG sales and consumers’ price sensitivity amid tariffs. Dive into the research behind these data points: US Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion Slows US Back to School 2025: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025 Other relevant research: View our full collection of store tracker reports, covering the UK, the US and Canada. All our coverage of tariffs Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey InsightsDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
