Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: Aritzia and Trader Joe’s Announces Store Openings Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 20, 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: Alo Yoga, Aritzia, Crocs, IKEA, Kiokii and…, Lidl, Rouses Markets, Royal Farms, The Fresh Market, Toys“R”Us, Trader Joe’s. 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
Insight ReportFebruary 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Positive Indicators Signal Robust Growth Ahead Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 19, 2026 Reasons to ReadGain valuable insights into the US retail sector’s performance and future outlook with this comprehensive Retail Sales Outlook report. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions What is the 2026 growth outlook for the US retail sector, and which key indicators are driving it? How will consumer sentiment, wage growth, and interest rates impact retail sales in the coming months? How are retail sales projections evolving for January and February 2026, and what are the key factors influencing them? What macroeconomic forces—including labor market trends, inflation, and shifting consumer spending patterns—are affecting the retail sector’s short-term performance? Data in this report include: US retail sales forecasts; model-predicted vs. actual retail growth; labor force, wage, and inflation metrics; consumer sentiment and disposable income trends; housing market data. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Other relevant research: Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. All our coverage of tariffs 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 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. 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
Deep DiveFinancial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 18, 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. 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
Insight ReportRetail Crime and Shrink: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology Deployments Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 18, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest trends in retail crime, shrink and loss prevention technologies driving industry change, in our quarterly Retail Crime and Shrink report. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are self-checkout regulations evolving in the US and affecting retailers? What impact has organized retail crime (ORC) had on law enforcement and retailer strategies? How are emerging technologies, like computer vision and AI, improving loss prevention? Which US retailers are seeing positive results from shrink reduction efforts, and what’s driving these gains? Companies mentioned in this report include: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Ahold Delhaize, Dollar General, Five Below, Ulta Beauty, Tesco, Walgreens, Walmart and others. Data in this report include: Shrink levels across various retailers, shoplifting offenses in the UK and survey data on self-checkout theft behaviors. 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
Deep DiveAI Insights: How World Models, VLA and Physical AI Advance Retail Automation Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research February 16, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how world models and physical AI are redefining retail automation from reactive workflows to fully autonomous, adaptive operations. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How can world models turn retail supply chains from reactive to proactive? How does physical AI unlock robotics to become adaptive with embodied agents? What does full-stack physical AI mean for a fully autonomous supply chain and in-store experience? How is physical AI transforming in-store experience and dynamic merchandising through shelf intelligence and customer insights? Other relevant research: 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
Event PresentationAgentic Commerce: The Next Frontier of Consumer-Led Retail: Insights Presented at CMA|SIMA Coresight Research February 16, 2026 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research presented at CMA|SIMA Elevate 2026. In this presentation, explore how agentic AI is transforming retail by enabling autonomous shopping agents that collapse the funnel, reduce decision friction and power seamless, context-aware purchasing journeys. In this presentation, we provide insights into agentic commerce, including for the CPG and grocery retail sectors. Understand what’s happening, what’s next and our ROI framework for agentic commerce. 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
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 15, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how European retailers are leading the charge in retail-as-a-service (RaaS) and what this means for the future of retail growth. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are Europe’s largest retailers leveraging RaaS to gain a competitive advantage? What are the key RaaS offerings driving revenue growth in European retail? Which companies are currently leading the European RaaS market, and what are their strategies? How is Zalando’s B2B business performing compared to its B2C sector? What are the major trends and challenges in monetizing intellectual property for RaaS? Companies mentioned in this report include: Ingenuity, Marks & Spencer, Next, Ocado, Tesco and Zalando. This document was generated for
Insight ReportDecember 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% Growth Ristha Dsa, Data Manager February 13, 2026 Reasons to ReadIn December 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by 4.3%, marking a strong conclusion to the holiday quarter. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in December 2025, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), December 2024–December 2025 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, November and December 2025 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
Event PresentationRetail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and Infrastructure: Premium Subscriber Call John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research February 13, 2026 Reasons to ReadRetailers possess valuable franchises that can be monetized to increase revenues, boost competitiveness, resilience and benefit stakeholders. John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, examines insights from our recent Playbook on alternative revenue models, with a focused analysis on three revenue streams: Retail Media Networks How leading retailers are generating significant revenues from the brands they sell through sophisticated advertising platforms and partnerships. Data Sales and Licensing The strategic monetization of aggregated data that enables other industries to enhance business decision-making and operational intelligence. Retail-as-a-Service Infrastructure offerings such as shipping and logistics services being extended to other retailers, creating new revenue channels from existing operational capabilities. 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
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters Administration Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 13, 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: What are the latest trends in UK store closures and openings for 2026? Which retailers are leading the way with store openings? Which retailers have entered into administration? How are major UK retailers, including Tesco, Superdrug and WHSmith, expanding in 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: AllSaints, HOFF, LK Bennett, Lucy & Yak, Maksu, Matalan, Pandora, Pavers, Quiz, Søstrene Grene, Superdrug, Tesco, The Original Factory Shop, The TJX Companies, Inc. and WHSmith Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; 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
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: US Store Closures Cross 2,000 Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 13, 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 have major bankruptcy filings, such as Eddie Bauer’s, impacted the retail closures? How do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: Boot Barn Holdings, Inc., Buc-ee’s, Eddie Bauer, Five Below, Inc., Garage, Guess Jeans, IKEA, Murphy USA Inc., Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., Reformation, Saks Global, Sézane, SKIMS, Tapestry, Inc., and The Card Vault. 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. Drugstore Decimation: Assessing Rite Aid’s Closures, and Which Competitors Stand To Gain 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
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—February 2026 Update Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services February 12, 2026 Reasons to ReadIsrael’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. This Retail-Tech Landscape presents 152 startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain, curated by Coresight Research and the Retail Innovation Club. The landscape covers the following categories: Business intelligence—analytics Logistics In-store technology Online shopping Other relevant research: This landscape is an update from our previous publications in April 2020, June 2021, October 2022, December 2023, and January 2025. More Coresight Research 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. This document was generated for
Deep DiveHigher- and Lower-Income Consumers Drive Financial Optimism to Four-Month High: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst February 10, 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. 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
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-Third Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 10, 2026 Reasons to ReadGain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the US CPG market, with a particular focus on the exceptional performance of the food and beauty categories. This report dives deep into CPG e-commerce growth and total sales trends, highlighting how different departments are adapting to evolving US consumer preferences and driving overall CPG sales growth in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is the CPG e-commerce growth accelerating in 2026, and what’s driving the surge in overall CPG market performance? What factors have contributed to the remarkable in-store sales growth, reaching its highest level since August 2023? How are grocery e-commerce sales and online grocery trends reshaping CPG retail and influencing total sales growth? What’s behind the outstanding food and beverage e-commerce growth and its growing share in the overall CPG market? How is the beauty category driving health and beauty e-commerce growth and contributing to the broader CPG sector performance? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, TikTok, Ulta Beauty, PepsiCo, Danone, Kimberly-Clark. Data in this report include: Year-over-year growth rates for CPG e-commerce and in-store sales; Breakdown of CPG sales growth by department; Insights into food & beverage market growth and beauty category growth. Other relevant research: More reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles 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
Store TrackerUK Store Tracker Extra: 2025 Store Openings and Closures Review and 2026 Outlook—Data Graphic Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research February 9, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how UK retail store dynamics are shifting, with closures easing and strategic growth returning across key sectors. View this graphic to discover answers to these and other questions: Which sectors led store closures in the UK in 2025, and how do they compare to prior years? Where are retailers expanding in 2025, and which sectors saw the highest number of store openings? What does Coresight Research project for store openings and closures in 2026? Companies mentioned in this graphic include: Claire’s and Greggs. Data in this graphic include: store opening and closure counts by sector; leading retailers by net store changes; year-over-year comparisons and projections for 2026. 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
