InfographicHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Holiday Bites series for 2025 spotlights proprietary survey data and analysis for the end-of-year holiday season. This series covers US consumer expectations for holiday spending, the shape and scale of demand and trends in shopper behavior during the holidays. In this graphic, we highlight expectations related to travel. Discover US consumers’ plans to take and spend on out-of-town trips—in total, and broken down by age. Data in this research report include: Holiday travel data for holiday season. Other relevant research: US Holiday 2025: Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social To Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. All Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail, including more Holiday Bites graphics 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 American Mall Renaissance: A Bifurcated Sector with Top-Tier Assets Leading the WayFinancial Sentiment Falls to Record Low, Driven by Sharp Declines Across Income Groups: US Consumer Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce: The Next Frontier of Consumer-Led Retail: Insights Presented at CMA|SIMAWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over Year
Insight ReportRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in England Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadUncover how facial recognition, policy shifts and retailer strategies are reshaping the fight against shrink and shoplifting. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How have theft and retail crime trends evolved recently in the US, UK and Australia? Which retailers are seeing improvements—or setbacks—in shrink performance, and what’s driving those outcomes? How are major technology players advancing loss prevention through facial recognition, AI and smart surveillance tools? Data in this report include: Police-recorded shoplifting trends in England and Wales; shrink commentary and margin impacts from select US and Canadian retailers; technology provider launches of AI and facial recognition tools; and analysis of return fraud rates and tactics in the US retail sector. Companies mentioned in this report are: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Adidas, Alimentation Couche-Tard, ASEL, Auror, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Bloomingdale’s, Chanel, Costco, CVS, Diebold Nixdorf, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, EDEKA Paschmann, Empire Company, Facewatch, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Kroger, Louis Vuitton, Michaels, Nike, Nordstrom, RH, Sainsbury’s, Sam’s Club, Target, Tiffany & Co., Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, Walmart and Williams-Sonoma. 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:Innovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonUS Generational Wealth Transfer: $105 Trillion To Flow Down the Generations Across the Next 25 YearsRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—Infographic
Event PresentationThe Great Retail Reset: When Cost, Culture, and AI Collide Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder November 12, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how consumer, economic and technological forces shaping the future of global fashion retail. This presentation covers our latest US retail projections, our consumer sentiment data, the fragmentation of consumer spending, the impacts of GLP-1 and the holiday outlook. It then considers AI adoption by retail companies and by consumers, and discusses our CORE 3.0 framework for AI in retail and where agentic AI is heading. Other relevant research: All our coverage of AI in retail 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 Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown Impacts Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how tariffs and inflation driven shifts in sentiment and behavior are shaping the early weeks of the 2025 holiday shopping season. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What early signals are we seeing in holiday shopping behaviors and which retailers are winning early-season share? Where are consumers shopping for holiday products and how are discount and convenience players performing? What product categories are leading early holiday purchases, and what role is inflation playing in consumer choices? Data in this research report include: Holiday purchase rates; top retailers for holiday shopping and holiday categories. Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons Companies, Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Family Dollar, Five Below, Gamestop, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Kroger, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Old Navy, Ross Stores, Sam’s Cub, Sephora, Target, Temu, The TJX Companies, Ulta and Walmart. Other relevant research: US Holiday 2025: Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social To Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. All Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail 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 14: Topps Tiles To Close StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Greggs To Open 120 Net New StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 22: Leading Labels and Radley London To Close All UK StoresConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs as the holiday season approaches. 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. How Federal Government Shutdown impacting consumers’ financially and their holiday plans? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time, impact of Federal Government Shutdown on consumers; and retailer and category-level shopping data. Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons Companies, Amazon, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, eBay, Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, TJX Companies and Walmart. 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:FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing and Social Occasions To Drive US Consumer Spending in Retail and ServicesEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and Beyond
Deep DiveConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey Insights Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst November 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 October 27, 2025. We spotlight developments in consumer sentiment on the economic and financial outlooks. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How has consumer sentiment in China shifted in October, and what does the improvement in optimism signal about household behavior? What are the implications of October’s sentiment trends for October Golden Week spending and retail sector performance? 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 The Coresight Research China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. 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:Analyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived Values
Deep DiveAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping Agent Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research November 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnlock the future of retail with the power of AI-driven commerce. Discover how to enable Instant Checkout in ChatGPT with the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP). Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How can ACP transform ChatGPT into your next sales agent? What are the six essential steps for integrating Instant Checkout with ACP? How are leading brands like Walmart and PayPal leveraging ACP for seamless transactions? Why are Etsy, Shopify, and Salesforce key to accelerating the enablement of instant checkout? What’s next for agentic commerce, and how can your business stay ahead? Data in this research report include/are: Step-by-step breakdown of the ACP implementation process, Key integration milestones for Shopify, Etsy, and Salesforce with ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout, Data on payment integration, product feed requirements, and eligibility for merchant certification. Companies mentioned in this report include/are: OpenAI, Etsy, Walmart, Shopify, PayPal, Salesforce, and Stripe. Other relevant research: Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT Users Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution 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:Diwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleRetail’s Tariff Refunds at Risk? US Government To Appeal Universal Refund RulingShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Analyst Corner: The Appeal and Power of Middle-Aged RFID Technology Continues to Pick Up Steam, with John Harmon
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 9, 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. Ahead of 11.11, understand the trends we see characterizing Singles’ Day 2025, plus we discuss the latest developments reported by Alibaba and JD.com All Coresight Research coverage of Singles’ Day All Analyst Corners 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:FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing and Social Occasions To Drive US Consumer Spending in Retail and ServicesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 17: Wren Kitchens Shuts All US StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation
Insight ReportUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn the absence of US Census Bureau retail sales amid the federal government shutdown, we provide our new ML-driven estimates for monthly retail sales growth, for each of the 12 months from September 2025. This report provides a preview of our regular US Retail Sales Outlook report. Every month in that report, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators and analyze how they may impact retail sales in the coming months. In addition, our model provides proprietary retail sales projections for each of the next 12 months. 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: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Coframe—Using AI-Driven Experimentation to Optimize Digital Storefront PerformanceUS CPG Sales Tracker: Weather-Driven Surge Fades, In-Store Sales DeclineWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to Administration Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 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. 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? Companies mentioned in this report include: Fired Earth, HMV, Marks & Spencer, Miniso, Mountain Warehouse, New Look, Nrby, Søstrene Grene, The Fragrance Shop and Trailberg. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresSupply Chain Insights for Beauty and CPG: Strengthening with Technology, Diversification and Operational ResilienceHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales Outlook
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 2025 Reasons to ReadFind out which retailers are driving the increase in US store closures in 2025 and which ones are still growing their presence.. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have been at the forefront of the most recent store closures and openings across 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? Companies mentioned in this report include: Ahold Delhaize, American Signature Furniture, Bed Bath & Beyond Home, Cloudsteppers, Grocery Outlet , Haverty, Longines, Murphy USA, Pisen and Pop Mart. 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:US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to Recover
InfographicHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data Graphic Coresight Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Weekly US Consumer Sentiment Infographic series from Coresight Research provides a one-page data graphic on US consumers’ sentiment toward personal financial prospects and economic prospects. Data in this infographic are: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months—the latest six months of weekly trend data Selected callouts on key changes and data points Other relevant research: The full US Consumer Survey Insights reports from which these graphics feature highlights The accompanying US Consumer Survey Databank All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 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 Other research you may be interested in:The US Consumer: Inflation, Gas Prices, Sentiment and Learnings from Earnings SeasonInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AIThe Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory Excellence2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey Insights
Insight ReportKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery Efficiency Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadRead this report to discover answers to these questions: AI Innovation: Discover how Kroger is integrating AI to improve shopping and meal planning. Speedy Delivery: Learn about Kroger’s new Express Delivery service offering groceries in 30 minutes. Multi-Platform Approach: See how Kroger is diversifying with delivery partners like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Competitive Strategy: Understand the competitive dynamics in the grocery and delivery sectors. Tech Opportunities: Explore how technology vendors can tap into the growing demand for AI and logistics 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes; Tariffs Pessimism Intensifies; Trading Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 20254Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square Feet Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn October 2025, announced store closures by Rite Aid, Ace Hardware takes total closed retail space over 143 million square feet, Coresight Research calculates. Dive into US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments, with our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series. In this report, we offer insights into announced developments as of October 31, 2025. Data in this report are: Year-to-date (YTD) US store closures and openings estimates for 2025 and 2024, by retailer—total number of store closures/openings and their square-footage impact US announced store closures and openings: week-by-week data for 2025 versus the comparable period in 2024 US retail bankruptcies, 2025 vs. 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Ace Hardware Corporation, Amazon Fresh, Bass Pro Shops, Carter’s, Daiso, H Mart, Hermès, Hobby Lobby, Jack & Jones, Kwik Trip, LEGO, Lululemon Athletica, Meijer, Metro Mattress, New Rite Aid, Ross Stores, Sephora, Tractor Supply Company, The Children’s Place, The Fresh Market, Toys “R” Us, Walmart and Whole Foods Market. 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 Other research you may be interested in:Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsNextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025Analyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonTarget Financial Community Meeting 2026: Rebuilding Momentum Through Store Reinvention, Merchandising Authority, Loyalty and Technology
Insight ReportCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research November 5, 2025 Reasons to ReadRead this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Why are demand forecasting, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction now inseparable in retail performance? What makes intelligent inventory a critical step beyond spreadsheets and instinct-based planning? Who are the key players in the intelligent inventory ecosystem, and how do their solutions differ by specialization? Data in this research report include: A recent Coresight Research consumer survey on the primary reasons that consumers left a store without making a purchase during the past six months. Companies mentioned in this report include: Invent.ai, RELEX Solutions, Simbe Robotics and Zebra Technologies. Other relevant research: The Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory Excellence Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth 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:Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsCEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover Improvement
