Deep DivePowering Next-Gen Retail Stores with Advanced Network Connectivity Manik Bhatia, Head of Cobranded Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services January 8, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnlock the future of retail with the latest insights into how advanced network connectivity is revolutionizing store operations. AI-driven, connected, and autonomous retail environments are no longer just a vision—they’re a reality, and this report will show you how to stay ahead. Discover how weak or outdated networks are holding back your sales, profitability, and customer experience, and why upgrading to cutting-edge technologies like 5G SA can unlock the next level of performance. Below are the key reasons to read this research: Uncover the Real Impact: See how network connectivity challenges (like high latency and insufficient bandwidth) are directly impacting your core business functions—inventory management, retail media, and even customer management—costing retailers an average 5.8% of sales. Learn How 5G Can Power Your Future: Get the scoop on why 5G SA (Standalone), though still underutilized, is the key to scalable AI applications, unified shopper experiences, and boosted staff productivity—a game-changer for modern retail. Maximize ROI on Your Tech Investments: Retailers are pouring money into AI, IoT, and store intelligence technologies. This report shows you why investing in strong network connectivity is the foundation for ensuring these technologies perform at peak efficiency and drive fast return on investment. Overcome the Connectivity Crisis: With 87% of retailers facing interruptions in real-time data collection due to network outages, this report highlights how a modernized network will strengthen your ability to gather critical insights, streamline inventory, dynamic pricing, and enhance the customer journey. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by T-Mobile. 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 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media MarketRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain Technology
Insight Report2026 Retail Predictions: India—Five Pillars Shaping the Next Phase of Retail Growth Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 7, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the five forces set to redefine Indian retail in 2026—from quick commerce to expanding non-metro consumption and AI-led transformation. This report is part of our global 2026 Retail Predictions series. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are India’s quick commerce leaders shifting focus from growth at all costs to profitability through higher AOV and tighter cost control? Why are Tier-3 and 4 cities becoming the next frontier for retail expansion, and how are major players localizing formats and assortments? In what ways will improved macroeconomic conditions, such as lower inflation and better credit access, lift consumer spending across India? How is the rise of agentic AI changing the game in retail, enabling end-to-end automation in discovery, checkout and service? Why is the supply chain emerging as the key competitive advantage in Indian retail—and how are leaders investing to stay ahead? Companies mentioned in this report include: Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Trent (Zudio), Reliance Retail (Yousta, Reliance Digital), ABFRL (Style Up), DMart (Avenue Supermarts), Flipkart, Amazon India Data in this report include: India’s projected total retail sales and YoY growth; quick commerce profitability and dark store expansion; retail footprint growth in Tier-3/4 cities; macroeconomic indicators including GDP, inflation, and liquidity; retailer adoption and deployment of agentic AI solutions. 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker ExtraIntroducing the Store Intelligence Platform: Premium Subscriber Call
Event CoverageCES 2026: Pre-Conference Insights—Tech Markets, Key Technologies and Innovative New Products John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadOur report from the pre-conference sessions at CES 2026 includes: Tech markets to decelerate slightly but remain solid AI everywhere remains a persistent and growing theme Longevity means quality of life as much as long life Industrial technology is a growing focus at CES CES unveiled showcases compelling emerging consumer electronics products Data in this research report are: The market forecast for the US consumer electronics industry in 2026. Companies mentioned in this report include: NVIDIA, Qualcomm. Other relevant research: Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse AWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon 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:April Sentiment Steadies, but Energy and Property Drag Weigh on Households: China Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicAI Insights: Tracking AI’s Biggest Shifts with the AI IMPACT Framework
Deep DiveConsumer Sentiment Improves Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs in the holiday season. 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. 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. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive Change
Insight Report2026 Retail Predictions: Europe—Five Pillars for Resilience Amid Heightened Contextual Challenges John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how Europe’s retail landscape is evolving in 2026 amidst geopolitical uncertainty, economic pressures, and technological advances. This report is part of our global 2026 Retail Predictions series. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What are the geopolitical risks and economic challenges shaping European retail in 2026? How will agentic AI transform the consumer shopping experience and retailer operations across Europe? What does the future of physical retail stores look like in an era of expanding digital commerce? What strategies are European retailers adopting to mitigate cybersecurity risks amplified by automation? How will retail-as-a-service (RaaS) and retail media generate new revenue opportunities for Europe’s top retailers? Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Frasers Group, Harrods, Honeywell, Ingenuity, Inditex, Kering, LVMH, Marks & Spencer, Next, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, The Co-op, TikTok, Zalando, H&M. Data in this report include: Retail sales projections; GDP growth estimates; Retailer adoption of AI technologies; Cybersecurity risk assessments; Retail media revenue growth estimates. Other relevant research: 2026 Retail Predictions: US—Five Forces Powering the Next Retail Transformation 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, January 2026: More than 24 Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Open This YearRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of Applications
Deep DiveAgentic Commerce—The Impact on Retail Media and How Retailers Should Respond Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 6, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover how agentic commerce is reshaping the retail media landscape and why retailers must adapt to AI-driven shopping experiences. This report will provide answers to the following questions: How is the rise of agentic commerce transforming the traditional retail media model, and what are the key disruptions? What strategies can retailers adopt to balance human-targeted advertising with AI-driven agentic commerce? How are major players like Amazon and Walmart positioning themselves with their own AI shopping agents, and what impact does this have on data ownership? What are the new ad formats emerging in AI shopping environments, and how can retailers leverage them for more dynamic consumer engagement? How will partnerships with third-party AI engines affect the future of retail media networks, and what new business models will emerge? Data in this research report include: Growth trends in AI shopping, consumer adoption of AI shopping agents, Amazon’s AI initiatives. Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, OpenAI, Microsoft, Salesforce. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US Retail
Insight Report2026 Retail Predictions: US—Five Forces Powering the Next Retail Transformation Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research January 5, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover five predictions poised to reshape the US retail landscape in 2026—driving growth, boosting efficiency and unlocking new revenue models in a rapidly evolving market. This report is part of our global 2026 Retail Predictions series. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How will stabilizing economic conditions impact consumer demand, and which retail segments stand to benefit most? How is Agentic Commerce boosting conversion, speed and spending across retailers? How are tech-powered, experiential stores driving significant revenue and operational gains beyond traditional formats? Why is supply chain agility becoming a critical competitive edge—and how are top retailers building smarter, faster networks? How are retail media, data monetization and RaaS unlocking high-margin growth, reshaping retailer economics from the inside out? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Coupang, DoorDash, Estée Lauder, GrubMarket, Instacart, Kroger, Target, Walmart and Wesco. Data in this report include: US retail sales forecasts; AI adoption in retail and store intelligence; consumer use of generative AI; supply chain impact data; retail media market size and profit margin analysis. Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. The Market Sizes Databank offers an overview of key retail market or sector sizes, including Coresight Research projections for future years. 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:Agentic Commerce: Long-Term Impacts of Four Scenarios Under the IMPACT FrameworkFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Home Bargains To Open StoresRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTech
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Previewing CES 2026, with John Harmon John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 4, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand the key themes shaping retail and technology at CES 2026. Read this week’s Analyst Corner to discover answers to these and other questions: What are the major retail technology topics featured in CES 2026’s dedicated retail track? How are global startups—including from Israel—bringing innovation to CES, and where can they be found? Which keynote speakers and companies are leading the conversation on industrial, tech and media innovation in 2026? What exclusive product showcases will the Coresight Research team cover, and what kinds of technologies will be on display? Other relevant research: Our full CES 2026 Preview report. 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:Store Growth and Tenant Shifts at US Malls: Analyzing Trends by Tier with the Store Intelligence PlatformNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Infographic2026 Sector Outlooks: Ebook Coresight Research January 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadOur 2026 Sector Outlooks Ebook provides forward-looking data, insights and conclusions for US retail sectors. This ebook includes data graphics covering 10 retail sectors or categories: US retail (overall); apparel and footwear; beauty; consumer packaged goods (CPG); department stores; drugstores; grocery; home and home improvement; luxury; and mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores. For each sector, we include sector scale and growth estimates, headwinds and tailwinds, major sector themes, notable data and our forward-looking perspective. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate
InfographicRapid Adoption of GenAI in Shopping: A Barometer for Agentic Commerce—Data Graphic Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover how generative AI is rapidly transforming the shopping journey and reshaping the future of agentic commerce. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How quickly are shoppers adopting GenAI for their shopping journeys—and how satisfied are they with the experience? What percentage of US consumers are currently using, planning to use, or interested in using GenAI for shopping? How has retail’s GenAI adoption rate compared to other industries in 2025? What does the explosive growth in weekly ChatGPT usage signal about readiness for AI-driven commerce? Data in this research report include/are: weekly active ChatGPT users; GenAI retail adoption rates; consumer usage trends and satisfaction levels with GenAI in shopping. Companies mentioned in this report include/are: OpenAI 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: Alibaba’s Qwen Signals the Opening Act of China’s Agentic Commerce Revolution, with Charlie Poon2026 Sector Outlook: US Department Stores Retailing—A Slowing Decline amid Strategic ResetInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 1,550 Stores Opened in 2025 Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadKeep updated on the latest trends in the UK retail sector, where the number of new store openings is still outpacing closures in 2025, along with new data for 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have been responsible for the rise in openings and closures this week, and what factors are influencing these decisions? How do the store openings and closures in 2025 compare to 2024, and what are the key trends driving the year‑on‑year changes? Which retailers lead UK store opening and closure in 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: Byredo, Dreams, Neom. Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings. 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:Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store GrowthUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-ThirdWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for Administration
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025 Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 2, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover which retailers are contributing to the surge in US store closures in 2025, and which ones continue to expand their presence, along with new data for 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have led the way in the most recent store closures and openings throughout the US? How do the trends in store closures and openings in 2025 compare to those in 2024, and what insights can be drawn from these patterns? Which retailers lead US store opening and closure in 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: Hobby Lobby, Petsmart. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters AdministrationEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail AlchemyHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMH
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Nearly 1,100 UK Stores Shut Their Doors in 2025 Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research December 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadKeep updated on the latest trends in the UK retail sector, where the number of new store openings is still outpacing closures in 2025, along with projections for store openings and closures in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have been responsible for the rise in openings and closures this week, and what factors are influencing these decisions? How do the store openings and closures in 2025 compare to 2024, and what are the key trends driving the year‑on‑year changes? Which retailers lead UK store opening and closure in 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: Free People, Holland & Barrett, Kiltane, Oak & More, White Stuff. Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open StoresEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion Drive Risheek Dandekeri Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research December 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover which retailers are contributing to the surge in US store closures in 2025, and which ones continue to expand their presence, along with projections for store openings and closures in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have led the way in the most recent store closures and openings throughout the US? How do the trends in store closures and openings in 2025 compare to those in 2024, and what insights can be drawn from these patterns? Which retailers lead US store opening and closure in 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: Alo Yoga, Bottega Veneta, Pacsun, Save A Lot, The Card Vault, Zales. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; 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:Stretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicUS Inbound Tourism Decline: Uneven Impacts to RetailShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 2— AI, Fulfillment, Marketing and Brand Strategy Take Center StageUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce Slowdown
InfographicKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2026: Calendar Ristha Dsa, Data Manager December 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how India’s 2026 festival and retail calendar creates year-round opportunities to drive demand across categories and channels. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which religious, cultural and national holidays in 2026 will have the greatest impact on consumer spending in India? How do major festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Eid and Navratri shape category-specific promotional strategies? What role do large-scale e-commerce events—such as Amazon Prime Day and Flipkart’s G.O.A.T sale—play in India’s promotional calendar? When should retailers plan seasonal sales, back-to-school campaigns and end-of-season clearances to maximize impact? How can brands align promotions with regional festivals like Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi to capture localized demand? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Flipkart. Data in this report include: Annual calendar of Indian festivals and holidays; timing of major online shopping events; seasonal sales periods and clearance cycles; category-level promotional opportunities tied to religious, national and regional celebrations. 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 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonApril 2026 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Sporting Goods Lead Retail Growth as Consumers Tap Savings To Maintain Spending LevelsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Agent Is the App: Insights from the 2026 Blue Yonder ICON Conference
