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Discover how European retailers are leading the charge in retail-as-a-service (RaaS) and what this means for the future of retail growth.

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  • How are Europe’s largest retailers leveraging RaaS to gain a competitive advantage?
  • What are the key RaaS offerings driving revenue growth in European retail?
  • Which companies are currently leading the European RaaS market, and what are their strategies?
  • How is Zalando’s B2B business performing compared to its B2C sector?
  • What are the major trends and challenges in monetizing intellectual property for RaaS?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ingenuity, Marks & Spencer, Next, Ocado, Tesco and Zalando.

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In December 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by 4.3%, marking a strong conclusion to the holiday quarter. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in December 2025, in total and by sector.

Data in this research report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), December 2024–December 2025
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, November and December 2025
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Retailers possess valuable franchises that can be monetized to increase revenues, boost competitiveness, resilience and benefit stakeholders.

John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, examines insights from our recent Playbook on alternative revenue models, with a focused analysis on three revenue streams:

  • Retail Media Networks
    How leading retailers are generating significant revenues from the brands they sell through sophisticated advertising platforms and partnerships.
  • Data Sales and Licensing
    The strategic monetization of aggregated data that enables other industries to enhance business decision-making and operational intelligence.
  • Retail-as-a-Service
    Infrastructure offerings such as shipping and logistics services being extended to other retailers, creating new revenue channels from existing operational capabilities.
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Discover the latest trends in UK retail store openings and closures for 2026, and gain insights into the evolving market landscape.

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  • What are the latest trends in UK store closures and openings for 2026?
  • Which retailers are leading the way with store openings?
  • Which retailers have entered into administration?
  • How are major UK retailers, including Tesco, Superdrug and WHSmith, expanding in 2026?

Companies mentioned in this report include: AllSaints, HOFF, LK Bennett, Lucy & Yak, Maksu, Matalan, Pandora, Pavers, Quiz, Søstrene Grene, Superdrug, Tesco, The Original Factory Shop, The TJX Companies, Inc. and WHSmith

Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings.

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Uncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market.

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  • What are the top store openings and closures in the US for 2026 so far?
  • Which retailers are expanding in 2026, and which brands are downsizing?
  • How have major bankruptcy filings, such as Eddie Bauer’s, impacted the retail closures?
  • How do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Boot Barn Holdings, Inc., Buc-ee’s, Eddie Bauer, Five Below, Inc., Garage, Guess Jeans, IKEA, Murphy USA Inc., Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., Reformation, Saks Global, Sézane, SKIMS, Tapestry, Inc., and The Card Vault.

Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date.

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Israel’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience.

This Retail-Tech Landscape presents 152 startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain, curated by Coresight Research and the Retail Innovation Club.

The landscape covers the following categories:

  • Business intelligence—analytics
  • Logistics
  • In-store technology
  • Online shopping

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Discover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs in the new year.

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  • How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance?

Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time; and retailer and category-level shopping data.

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Gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the US CPG market, with a particular focus on the exceptional performance of the food and beauty categories. This report dives deep into CPG e-commerce growth and total sales trends, highlighting how different departments are adapting to evolving US consumer preferences and driving overall CPG sales growth in 2026.

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  • How is the CPG e-commerce growth accelerating in 2026, and what’s driving the surge in overall CPG market performance?
  • What factors have contributed to the remarkable in-store sales growth, reaching its highest level since August 2023?
  • How are grocery e-commerce sales and online grocery trends reshaping CPG retail and influencing total sales growth?
  • What’s behind the outstanding food and beverage e-commerce growth and its growing share in the overall CPG market?
  • How is the beauty category driving health and beauty e-commerce growth and contributing to the broader CPG sector performance?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, TikTok, Ulta Beauty, PepsiCo, Danone, Kimberly-Clark.

Data in this report include: Year-over-year growth rates for CPG e-commerce and in-store sales; Breakdown of CPG sales growth by department; Insights into food & beverage market growth and beauty category growth.

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Discover how UK retail store dynamics are shifting, with closures easing and strategic growth returning across key sectors.

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  • Which sectors led store closures in the UK in 2025, and how do they compare to prior years?
  • Where are retailers expanding in 2025, and which sectors saw the highest number of store openings?
  • What does Coresight Research project for store openings and closures in 2026?

Companies mentioned in this graphic include: Claire’s and Greggs.

Data in this graphic include: store opening and closure counts by sector; leading retailers by net store changes; year-over-year comparisons and projections for 2026.

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  • 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.
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Uncover how retailers can unlock alternative revenue streams to drive profitability, resilience, and growth in a competitive market.

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  • How can retailers determine the most impactful areas for monetization?
  • What technology and vendor strategies ensure the success of new revenue sources?
  • Why is it essential to shift from a project mentality to an operational one in managing new revenue ventures?
  • How can diversifying revenue streams help increase resilience and growth for retailers?
  • What ethical considerations should retailers prioritize when monetizing data and other assets?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Target, Home Depot, Instacart, Albertsons, Macy’s, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Ocado Group, and more.

Data in this report include: Alternative revenue strategies for retail media networks, data sales/licensing, retail-as-a-service, and third-party marketplaces; Potential revenue gains and selected retailers employing these strategies; Insights into revenue contributions from memberships and credit card revenues.

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Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How is RFID technology transforming retail operations and associate efficiency?
  • What are the latest innovations in RFID hardware and software applications for retail?
  • How are major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon incorporating RFID into their operations?
  • What new developments are driving RFID adoption in the grocery sector?
  • How can RFID improve theft prevention and shrinkage analysis in retail environments?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon AWS, Avery Dennison, Kroger, Sensormatic, Qualcomm, Walmart and Zebra Technologies.

Data in this report include: RFID adoption trends; Retail use cases for RFID technology; Case studies of RFID implementation in grocery and retail operations.

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The Coresight Research team outlines our comprehensive research agenda for 2026, focusing on the strategic imperatives shaping retail’s future.

  • Macroeconomic, Consumer and Industry Conditions: What factors will shape retail performance in 2026 and where opportunities exist despite ongoing volatility
  • Emerging Opportunities: Where retailers should focus their efforts and how they can tap into growth opportunities in a dynamic market environment
  • Coresight Research’s 2026 Agenda: How our research program will address these critical themes and support your strategic decision-making throughout the year

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Discover the latest trends in UK retail store openings and closures for 2026, and gain insights into the evolving market landscape.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • What are the key store closures and openings for major UK retailers in 2026?
  • How are Aldi, Co-op, and Frasers Group reshaping the UK retail scene with their store expansions and closures?
  • How is the retail sector adjusting to shifts in consumer demand and macroeconomic factors?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Co-op, EE, Farmfoods, Frasers Group, H Beauty, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Hollister, Home Bargains, IKEA, Jollyes, Lookfantastic, Marks & Spencer outlet stores, Miniso, Pop Mart, The Entertainer.

Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings.

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Uncover the latest retail dynamics in the US with in-depth insights into store openings, closures, and key retail shifts in 2026.

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  • How are Saks Global, Allbirds, and Anta reshaping the landscape of store closures and openings?
  • How many stores are Sprouts Farmers Market and Lidl planning to add?
  • How is the retail bankruptcy landscape evolving with the closures of major brand like Saks Global?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Allbirds, Anta, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Lidl, Saks Global, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Brand House Collective, The Vitamin Shoppe, Tractor Supply Co.

Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date.

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Discover the key dynamics shaping the US drugstore sector and the strategic opportunities arising from Rite Aid’s closure.

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  • What impact will Rite Aid’s store closures have on CVS Health and Walgreens (Walgreen Co.)?
  • How does CVS Health’s proximity to Rite Aid stores compare to that of Walgreen Co.?
  • What geographical areas will be most affected by Rite Aid’s shutdown?
  • Why are major drugstore chains closing stores and how will this shape the future of the sector?

Companies mentioned in this report include: CVS Health, Walgreen Co.

Data in this report include: store closures data, geographic proximity of stores, store estate analysis, market share potential, industry trends.

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