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:Sentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsUltrahigh Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and the Luxury Consumer—UHNWIs Anchor Luxury Spending as Next Gen RisesRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy
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:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025US Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff Pain
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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundJanuary 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting More Than 3% Growth as Retail Outlook Score ImprovesJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Deep DiveAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers Anand Kumar, Associate Director of 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 22: Foot Locker Closes StoresQuantifying Tariff Impacts: What Retail Companies Reported in 3Q25—Data GraphicDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Positivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthStore Growth and Tenant Shifts at US Malls: Analyzing Trends by Tier with the Store Intelligence PlatformHigher-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves Significantly; Dining Out and Travel Lead Spending Cutbacks: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:US Consumer Sentiment Amid the Energy Shock: Premium Subscriber CallWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Amazon To Close All Amazon Fresh Stores as Total Closures Surge by 1,000Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains Strong
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:Innovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsCoresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic Imperatives: Premium Subscriber CallUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
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:Analyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonSector Focus: Discount Stores—Data GraphicEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data Graphic
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of 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:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—Again1Q26 Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Builds Broaden as Traffic Stabilizes and Margin Discipline Becomes More Critical2026 Sector Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Moderate Growth in a Stabilizing Macro Environment
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in Focus Coresight Research May 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from our research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 19 of 2025. This week, we spotlight proprietary survey findings that reveal the current state of consumers’ economic and financial sentiment in the US and China. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: Financial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey Insights Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights—with associated infographic Consumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Other relevant research: Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:July 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonEnergy Shock: As Gasoline Prices Decline, When Will Peak CPI Hit?Rolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—Again Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 9, 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 Publix Super Markets, Rite Aid, Sleep Number and Smithland, among others. In non-store-closure news, department store Kohl’s fired its CEO. This report presents data up to week 19 of 2025, ended May 9, 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: Aritzia, Floor & Decor, Grocery Outlet, LEGO, New Rite Aid, Publix Super Markets, Sleep Number, Smithland, UYN 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:A Guide to NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show: The Next Now—Key Insights Shaping the Future of RetailWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailAnalyst Corner: Adapting to Structural Disruption in Beauty and CPG Supply Chains, with Abhinav Tagore
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over Year Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 9, 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 Frasers Group, Michael Kors, Poundstretcher and Vanilla, among others, as well as the announcement of a new Chief Customer Officer at Asda. This report presents data up to week 19 of 2025, ended May 9, 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: Central Co-op, Frasers Group, Holland & Barrett, Michael Kors, Poundstretcher 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:4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover ImprovementHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Deep DiveFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey Insights Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst May 8, 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 April 28, 2025. We spotlight volatility in consumer sentiment against a backdrop of new US tariffs, with recent severe declines in financial optimism. 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: Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China All our coverage of tariffs Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports. The Coresight Research China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar More research reports on China retail Interested in more consumer survey analysis? Check out our US Consumer Survey Insights series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Tariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
InfographicPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research May 8, 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 increase in net financial sentiment, driven by high- and middle-income consumers. The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on April 28, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Accompanying this infographic is a research video. Hear from John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, on the trends we are seeing in US consumer sentiment. 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:Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Financial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster Procurement
