Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London Store Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst March 28, 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 openings by Kingfisher and Whole Foods, and closures by Morrisons, as well as other developments from other retailers. Non-store-closure news includes The White Company appointing a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This report presents data up to week 13 of 2025, ended March 28, 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: Frasers Group,Kingfisher (B&Q, Screwfix), Morrisons, Next, Pandora, The White Company, Whole Foods Market Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicHow the US–Iran Deal Changes the Inflation Outlook for RetailEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 28, 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 13 of 2025. This week, amid the news that Dollar Tree is selling the Family Dollar business, we offer proprietary US consumer survey data on shopper penetration rates at these dollar stores. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueInnovator Profile: Merchkit—AI-powered product catalog automation platformWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 16: Walmart Announces Store Opening Plan
Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of Mind John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchStephan Deemer, Associate March 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, taking place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. In this report, we present highlights from the third (and final) day of the conference. Discover insights on community building, loyalty and AI (artificial intelligence)-powered search. This report has been updated since first published to include insights from the day’s afternoon sessions. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce You can find all our coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. 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:US Beauty: What’s Driving E-Commerce Growth?Target’s Supply Chain Reset: What Jeff England’s Appointment Means for Its Turnaround AheadWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Target Financial Community Meeting 2026: Rebuilding Momentum Through Store Reinvention, Merchandising Authority, Loyalty and Technology
Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners Coresight Research March 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn March 25–26, 2025, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Shoptalk Spring 2025 saw 12 early-stage retail-technology innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present highlights from the competition in this recap report. Discover solutions spanning the customer experience and business efficiency, and find out which startups won! Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, an annual conference that explores the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the retail industry. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed the Startup Pitch and served as the lead judge. Lead image: The winners and judges at the Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Source: Shoptalk Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: The associated event presentation: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and Competitors The Coresight Research Innovator Profile series provides more detail on each Startup Pitch innovator. Catch up on insights from all Shoptalk events here. 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:Analyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesDecember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth for the New YearUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet
InfographicConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research March 27, 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 our latest proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months This week, we highlight steadying financial expectations but continued declines in economic sentiment. The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on March 17, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store 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. Other relevant research: Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy? 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:Retail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters AdministrationHow US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Prioritizing Value, Convenience and Private Labels Amid Macroeconomic PressuresStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived Values Anna Beller, Vice President of AdvisoryJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchStephan Deemer, AssociateSteven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, taking place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. In this report, we present insights on the second day of the conference, covering next-generation search and the future of marketing—from understanding the consumer to storytelling to building communities. This report has been updated since first published to include insights from the day’s afternoon sessions. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce You can find all our coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. We cover the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, which took place on the first two days of Shoptalk Spring, in a separate report. 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:Analyst Corner: US Consumers’ Plans for the Memorial Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Event PresentationShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and Competitors Coresight Research March 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn March 25–26, 2025, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed the Shoptalk Spring “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition and served as lead judge. The event saw 12 early-stage retail-technology innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. In this presentation, we outline the following: Startup Pitch history—past winners Event format, comprising two rounds Expert judging panel Startup selection criteria The 12 participating innovators across two areas of retail disruption Choosing the winners—the voting process and factors for consideration Weinswig presents at the Shoptalk Spring 2025 Startup Pitch competition Source: Shoptalk Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: For highlights from the Startup Pitch event and to find out which companies won, look out for our upcoming recap report. Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Catch up on insights from all Shoptalk events here. 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:Seasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 21: Morrisons To Close StoresAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel Discussions Anna Beller, Vice President of AdvisoryJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchStephan Deemer, AssociateSteven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 25, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, taking place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. In this report, we present highlights from the first day of the conference, categorized into five major themes, which we presented in our guide to the event and that align with Coresight Research’s predictions for retail in 2025 and beyond. Our insights span topics including curated product assortment, retail hospitality, value creation, advanced technology, retail media and much more! This report has been updated since first published to include insights from the day’s afternoon sessions. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce You can find all our coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. We will cover the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, which took place on the first two days of Shoptalk Spring, in a separate report. 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:The State of In-Store Retailing 2026: Blueprint To Scaling Store Intelligence Technologies for Retail ExcellenceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores2026 Sector Outlook: US CPG—Volume Growth, GLP-1 Influence and Digital Acceleration To Drive CPG GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of Bankruptcy
Deep DiveConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst March 25, 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. This week, in addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns, we dive into findings on off-price and dollar-store shopping specifically. Uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories in these sectors. The latest data in this report are from our survey conducted on March 17, 2025, with headline findings on the dominance of The TJX Companies and Dollar Tree by off-price and dollar-store shopper penetration. We also highlight an end to the decline in consumers’ financial expectations. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Whether consumers have bought from off-price retailers or dollar stores in the past three months Popular retailers and product categories among off-price and dollar-store shoppers Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation—plus, breakdowns of our findings by income 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: Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Dollar General, The TJX Companies Other relevant research: Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy? March 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context Market Outlook: Off-Price Is On Top as Growth Continues Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar
Innovator ProfileShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 25, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. Here, we pull together all Innovator Profiles for Shoptalk Spring into one downloadable document for your convenience. The 12 companies are Big Sur AI, Lica World, Lumi AI, Novel, PlayAbly, RetailReady, Selectika, Shopeaks, ShopVision, Sotira, Veesual and Wayvee Analytics. From AI (artificial intelligence) to personalization to supply chain optimization, these startups are redefining retail with tech solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive business efficiencies. Which innovators do you think will win Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice? Other relevant research: More research reports on AI in retail and digital commerce Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. 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’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsThe Middle East Energy Shock and the US Consumer: Lessons from 2022—Sustained Impacts Risk Trickle-Up EffectWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel Stores
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified Commerce Manik Bhatia, Head of Cobranded Research Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research March 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnified commerce enables brands and retailers to provide a comprehensive and integrated shopper experience. The unification of customer, product and inventory data is key to making data-driven decisions in real time. Read this Retail-Tech Landscape to discover technology companies globally that provide unified commerce solutions across six categories, including commerce infrastructure, customer experience, and supply chain and inventory management. Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey findings—US consumers’ shopping habits across multiple channels Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Aptos, Impact Analytics, Invent.ai, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Treasure Data, YOOBIC Other relevant research: From Omnichannel to Unified Commerce: Elevating Cross-Channel Customer Experiences to the Next Level Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper Profiles All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data GraphicRetail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural Gains
InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025 Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a longstanding research partner of the annual Shoptalk conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The event unites executives from retailers, consumer-facing brands and technology vendors across physical stores and e-commerce to discuss the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the industry. At each Shoptalk conference, the much-anticipated “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition sees innovative retail-technology startups present their solutions for critical challenges in retail to the audience and an expert panel of judges. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emcees the Startup Pitch and serves as the lead judge. In this Retail-Tech Landscape, we present retail-tech innovators you need to know from Shoptalk Las Vegas over the years! Discover the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competitors and winners since the inaugural event in 2016. Which companies will win Audience Choice and Judges’ Choice in 2025? Stay tuned to coresight.com to find out. More on Shoptalk: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview All our coverage of Shoptalk US (Spring) and Shoptalk Europe over the years Other relevant research: More research reports on AI in retail and digital commerce All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicThe Next Frontier of CommerceUS Department Stores Show Signs of Improvement: Is the Reset Working?
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation Coresight Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services March 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which will take place during March 25–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At the event, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 innovators compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce. Other relevant research: More research reports on digital commerce Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. More on Shoptalk Spring: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified Commerce Discover more Innovator Profiles and look out for our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 here. Meet the Coresight Research team at Shoptalk Spring 2025. 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce and In-Store Growth Rebound Amid Geopolitical UncertaintyConsumer Sentiment Improves Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of March 19, 2025. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Data in this research report include: Our projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months Proprietary survey data on consumer sentiment in the US US actual retail sales versus model-predicted sales US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees US annualized real disposable income per capita Other relevant research: Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and More2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 23: Marks & Spencer Closes StoresEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav Pitaliya Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research March 23, 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, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, spotlights the US beauty market, diving into key trends across major players’ latest earnings results. From AI (artificial intelligence) to personalization, discover the strategies that beauty companies are implementing to get ahead amid shifts in consumer behavior and the impacts of tariffs. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Companies mentioned in this report include: Bath & Body Works, Coty, e.l.f. Beauty, L’Oréal, The Estée Lauder Companies, Ulta Beauty Other relevant research: Our Earnings Insights reports bring together recent management commentary from major US retailers on their performance. Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus US Beauty—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook All our coverage of beauty retail Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the key factors set to impact US convenience store retailing in 2025. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 1,550 Stores Opened in 2025September 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025
