Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion Plan Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst May 16, 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 opening and closure announcements from Bob’s Discount Furniture, Office Depot and QuickTrip, among others. This report presents data up to week 20 of 2025, ended May 16, 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: Allbirds, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Kate Spade, Office Depot, QuikTrip, Stuart Weitzman 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 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:Higher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown Impacts
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026 Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst May 16, 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 opening and closure news at Asda, Marks & Spencer, The Range and Skims, among others. This report presents data up to week 20 of 2025, ended May 16, 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: Asda, CardsDirect, Marks & Spencer, Newbie, The Range, Trespass, Skims 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 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:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in Apparel John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 16, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 20 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers Other relevant research: Premium subscribers can download our more comprehensive infographic of selected findings from our Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025. Retailer Dashboard: Amazon Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights Last year’s Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary Coresight Research data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail and marketplace operations. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 15, 2025 Reasons to ReadNew US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal the deterrent effect of restrictive in-store security measures… on regular shoppers. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and new theft-targeting legislation. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink. Find out which companies have reported improvements in shrink in their latest fiscal quarters. We help you understand the scale of the retail shrink challenge and stay ahead of the latest security innovations to effectively strategize around tackling evolving retail crime. Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey data on US consumers perceptions of and responses to shoplifting and retailers’ theft-prevention measures Third-party data on theft-driven losses and related metrics for UK convenience stores, 2024 Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales, 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Asda, Dollar General, Five Below, Home Bargains, Kroger, Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart Other relevant research: All reports in our Retail Crime and Shrink series More coverage of physical retail and retail management Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data GraphicKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Sector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 15, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn April 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by over 5%, an acceleration from the previous month, despite macroeconomic concerns driven by tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in April 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), April 2024–April 2025 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, March and April 2025 Other relevant research: Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights Our 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 macroeconomics and 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. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to AdministrationAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
Event CoverageAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research May 15, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 conference, which was held by the supply chain management company in early May 2025. We offer insights from the event, spanning agentic AI (artificial intelligence), “Cognitive Solutions,” planogram management, returns and environmental sustainability. Dive into our key takeaways to uncover how Blue Yonder is laying the groundwork for modern supply chains to be smarter, cleaner and more efficient with new technologies, platforms and partnerships. Companies mentioned in this report include: Blue Yonder, GXO Logistics, Microsoft, Pledge Earth Technologies, RelationalAI, Snowflake Other relevant research: All our insights on AI in retail, supply chain and sustainability More event coverage from Coresight 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 Other research you may be interested in:Essential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
InfographicAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic Coresight Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 15, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe present highlights from our eighth annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com. In this infographic, we answer four key questions, using data from our latest survey: How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers? How does apparel spending on Amazon compare to one year ago? Will Prime membership influence apparel shopping in 2025? Why do apparel shoppers buy from Amazon? Proprietary survey data in this infographic include: Proportion of US shoppers who have bought and expect to buy apparel from Amazon, 2018–2025 Change in apparel spending on Amazon by apparel shoppers compared to one year earlier, 2020–2025 Proportion of US apparel shoppers who made an apparel purchase on Amazon, by Prime membership status, 2025 Apparel shoppers’ top three reasons for shopping on Amazon, 2025 Dive into the research behind this infographic: Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers Other relevant research: Retailer Dashboard: Amazon Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary Coresight Research data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail and marketplace operations. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker ExtraCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
InfographicFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research May 15, 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 highlight an uptick in net financial sentiment, driven by low-income consumers. The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on May 5, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: Consumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025US Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized Expansion
Deep DiveAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadNow in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. This year, we draw insights from 2,000 online shoppers and our eight-year proprietary data set, offering a comprehensive, compelling view of Amazon’s dominance in fashion e-commerce and the key factors driving its growth in 2025 and beyond. Dive into the latest data to understand where Amazon stands in the current US apparel market, where it will stand in 2025 and what the e-commerce giant needs to continue to gain apparel shoppers in the future. Proprietary survey data in this report include: The proportion of US shoppers who have bought apparel from Amazon over the past year and who expect to buy apparel from Amazon over the coming 12 months Apparel shoppers’ reasons for shopping on Amazon.com The most purchased brands on Amazon.com Where US shoppers have purchased apparel from in the past 12 months (including Amazon) Download the associated infographic of selected findings from this research report: Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic Other relevant research: Retailer Dashboard: Amazon Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights Last year’s Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary Coresight Research data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail and marketplace operations. 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:Holiday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—Infographic
InfographicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—Infographic Coresight Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week three of the 1Q25 (first quarter of 2025) earnings season with this infographic, covering Coresight 100 companies that reported in the week ended May 11, 2025. Dive into the data behind this infographic with our full report: Earnings Insights 1Q25 Data in this infographic include: Quarterly revenue and EPS data (where applicable) from companies on our Coresight 100 list Companies mentioned in this infographic include: Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Aritzia, the Clorox Company, Columbia Sportswear, Coty, Coupang, Crocs, Floor & Décor, MercadoLibre, Next, Puma, Tapestry, Woolworths and Zalando Other relevant research: Explore all our Earnings Insights reports, including quarterly wrap-ups. The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025 The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates and capital raised by major retail companies. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance
Deep DiveConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst May 14, 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 May 5, 2025, with headline findings on improving consumer sentiment. In addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns, we dive into data on luxury shopping specifically, from our latest quarterly survey (conducted on April 28, 2025). Uncover sector-focused insights, including positive trends in purchase rates for multiple luxury brands, with Gucci leading the way in terms of shopper penetration 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 Whether consumers have purchased luxury products in the past three months Popular brands and product categories among luxury 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: Burberry, Chanel, Coach (Tapestry), Gucci (Kering), Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Macy’s, Walmart Other relevant research: Global Luxury—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury 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. 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:September 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and Uncertainty
Deep DiveFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer Spending Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn the US, increased legalization has reshaped the narrative around cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms over the past few years. What were once underground, stigmatized substances are now readily available to many Americans via regulated markets. Coresight Research analyzes the shifting regulatory and retail landscape surrounding cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in the US, providing a data-driven snapshot of current legalization trends, consumer behavior and purchasing patterns. Data in this research report include: US legal cannabis market size and year-over-year growth rates, 2024, 2025E and 2029E Proprietary survey data on which US consumers buy cannabis and psychedelic-mushroom products by age, income, gender and location Share of US consumers’ budgets that they spend on cannabis and psychedelic-mushroom products Top reasons why consumers purchase cannabis and psychedelic-mushroom products Companies mentioned in this report include/are: CVS Health, DisplayDispensary.com, Rocky Mountain Cannabis, The Vitamin Shoppe, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart Other relevant research: Health Check: Quantifying the Physical and Mental Health of the US Consumer Market Navigator: US Healthcare—Evolving To Become More Personalized and Consumer-Focused US Cannabis Survey 2022: Marijuana Usage Up After Legalization 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:What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker ExtraEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicHot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference Insights
Deep DiveFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product Management John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services May 13, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe time for maintaining siloed data and point-solutions in retail is coming to an end. The interconnected product-management cycle of the future is underpinned by the centralization of data and the power of AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning). In this research report, we explore five ways in which brands and retailers can gain from the analytical power of AI/ML, including GenAI (generative GenAI), in the modern product-management process, spanning: Product and market development Planning and pricing Product acquisition Sales and inventory Customer interaction Download this free report to: Understand how to unlock the value of your company’s unique data to make better business decisions that improve efficiency and drive profitability Tap AI/ML technology to elevate product-lifecycle operations amid escalating global competition and rapidly changing consumer trends. Leveraging proprietary survey analysis, expert insights and real-world retail case studies, we uncover the critical benefits of AI-powered strategies to help you gain advantage in today’s competitive landscape. This report is produced and made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Centric Software. Watch the associated video of selected findings from this research report here: Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product Management Data in this research report include: Projected global revenues generated by AI for retailers, 2024–2030E Proprietary retailer survey findings—retail business decision-makers’ view on influential differentiators of AI-based pricing solutions; percentage of gross sales lost due to out-of-stocks and ineffective allocation and assortment planning Proprietary consumer survey findings—selected expectations of delivery that impact shoppers’ likelihood to buy online Other relevant research: All Coresight Research coverage of retail management and AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More Innovator Research from Coresight Research Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK
Insight ReportHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Sophie Anne Luo, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadChina’s Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world is just six months away! How will the festival perform against a backdrop of economic and consumer uncertainty, driven by tariffs? In this China Retail Insights report, we discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival, offering critical insight on the country’s macroeconomic context and analyzing proprietary survey findings to explore consumer sentiment. We also present three trends that are set to shape Singles’ Day this year, from a focus on value to technology-enhanced logistics. Data in this research report include: Estimated GMV by e-commerce platform type during Singles’ Day, 2022–2024 Year-over-year growth in China retail sales on a monthly basis, March 2024–March 2025 Proprietary survey findings—China-based consumers’ perceptions of the impacts of tariffs on the retail landscape and them personally, and how tariffs will affect consumers’ participation in Singles’ Day 2025 Manufacturing PMI vs. Non-Manufacturing Business Index in China, April 2024–April 2025 Companies mentioned in this presentation include: Alibaba (Tmall/Taobao), Douyin, JD.com, Pinduoduo Other relevant research: All Coresight Research coverage of Singles’ Day in 2025 and prior years Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar More reports on tariffs, China retail and festivals/holidays US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum The China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. This Databank is updated monthly. 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 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 11, 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, Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes transforming US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025 and beyond. From inventory management strategies to brick-and-mortar trends, discover key data and developments to get a step ahead in the rapidly changing apparel retail landscape. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing Share Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. More coverage of AI in retail, supply chain and capital markets Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the potential for increased use of AI within the MarTech (marketing technology) landscape. 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:Insights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AIEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded Purchases
