Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion Plans Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight store expansion plans across multiple sectors—notably, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores plans to open 20 stores this year. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new President and CEO at The Fresh Market. This report presents data up to week 5 of 2025, ended January 31, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2025 vs. 2024 Major US and UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Buybuy Baby, Hotel Chocolat, Khaite, Love’s, Next, Select, Timothy Oulton, Weird Fish 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:Economic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—Infographic3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty ApparelPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey Insights
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. How is the retail store landscape changing in the UK? Discover key data points we are watching in week 5 of 2025, with a focus on actual store closures and openings in 2024 and our projections for 2025. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports More research on physical retail and real estate 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. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindSentiment by Age—Younger Consumers Are More Optimistic but Older Consumers’ Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the UK. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2025. The infographic download, found above, summarizes key data from this report. Data in this research report include: UK store closure and opening counts, 2019–2025E Major announced store closures and openings in the UK, 2025 UK store closures and openings by sector, 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: The Body Shop, Carpetright, Clintons, CTD Tiles, Dobbies, Frasers Group, Homebase, J. Sainsbury plc, Lidl, Poundland, Shoe Zone, Ted Baker, Walgreens Boots Alliance Other relevant research: Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databankis 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionMay 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Persists Amid Fragile Consumer SentimentRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this infographic, we provide highlights from our yearly review of store closures and openings in the UK. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2025. This infographic accompanies our full report: Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databankis 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? InfographicNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context
Event CoverageNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate Devices John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City during January 12–14, 2025. Dive into the top 10 technology themes at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering loss prevention, demand forecasting, associate enablement and more. Technologies in focus include AI (artificial intelligence) and digital twins, computer vision and RFID. Companies mentioned in this report include: Avery Dennison, invent.ai, Nvidia, Salesforce, Sephora, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability All our coverage of NRF 2025 More research on 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:May 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Persists Amid Fragile Consumer SentimentWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 21: JCPenney To Close StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewUS CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG Growth
Event CoverageNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City during January 12–14, 2025. Reflect on what you heard and catch up on what you missed with this report! We offer our top takeaways from the event, covering AI (artificial intelligence), innovation, sustainability, loyalty and retail media, among other topics. Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, invent.ai, Nvidia, Sephora, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of NRF 2025 More research on AI in 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicFinancial Sentiment Falls Despite Supreme Court Move to Strike Down Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn January 27, 2025, DeepSeek overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store. What is DeepSeek? Meet the Chinese AI (artificial intelligence) startup that could change the game for retail. Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, DeepSeek, OpenAI Other relevant research: More coverage of AI and GenAI 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:Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessHoliday 2025: US Retail Wrap-Up—Walmart Outpaces Amazon, Apparel Tops the Chart and Beauty Leads the Online SurgeTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Coframe—Using AI-Driven Experimentation to Optimize Digital Storefront Performance
Insight ReportChinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted Spending Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadHappy Chinese New Year! In 2025 (the Year of the Snake), this major event in the Chinese calendar falls on January 29 (day 1 of the lunar calendar), with celebrations through February 12. How are consumers in China celebrating Lunar New Year? Dive into Spring Festival trends and retail activities, with a focus on travel and the impacts of government subsidies. We discuss what we have seen so far for Chinese New Year as brands and retailers compete to capture consumer spending, with photographs of retail in action in Hong Kong from the Coresight Research team. Data in this research report include: China retail market size, 2020–2025E Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, JD.com, Midea, Tmall (Alibaba) Other relevant research: Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions 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: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?US Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More
Deep DiveResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 29, 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 (with the latest data from our January 20, 2025, survey), we discuss shoppers’ inflation-combating strategies. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and its impact on grocery and nongrocery spending 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 Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Dollar General, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: The 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:Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonFrom Policy to Accountability: Key Takeaways from the Boston Tech Week AI Governance SessionInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Event PresentationTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025 Anna Beller, Vice President of AdvisoryJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 28, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn January 28, 2025, the monthly Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call delved into our insights from two of the most influential conferences in the tech and retail world: CES 2025 in Las Vegas and NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Featured speakers on the Coresight Research team: John Mercer, Head of Global Research (moderator) Anna Beller, Director of Special Projects John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research This presentation from the event explores: AI Everywhere—the prevalence of AI (artificial intelligence) across both events and its impact on retail Tech Highlights—the standout tech themes that stole the show and the innovations reshaping the retail landscape, from retail media to loyalty and more Future Retail Themes—key trends that offer insights into the transformative forces shaping the future of retail This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call in January 2025. Companied mentioned in this presentation include: Amazon, IKEA, Lululemon, Macy’s, Nvidia, Oracle, Panasonic, Target, Volvo, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of CES 2025 and NRF 2025 More research on 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:Shoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—10 Innovators Driving Customer Experience and Operational Efficiencies2026 Retail Predictions: Europe—Five Pillars for Resilience Amid Heightened Contextual ChallengesFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 2— AI, Fulfillment, Marketing and Brand Strategy Take Center Stage
InfographicIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe’re excited to introduce the newest version of the Coresight Research Tech 25, a curated list spotlighting 25 public companies that are driving innovation and redefining the future of retail technology. These 25 tech companies receive a greater amount of focus in our retail-tech research coverage throughout the year. This infographic presents selected insights on the selection methodology and composition of the Tech 25. Other relevant research: The full report—Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch The accompanying video—Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch The Tech 25 list Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: The Original Factory Shop Closes StoresStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik
Insight ReportIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe’re excited to introduce the newest version of the Coresight Research Tech 25, a curated list spotlighting 25 public companies that are driving innovation and redefining the future of retail technology. These 25 tech companies receive a greater amount of focus in our retail-tech research coverage throughout the year. Read this report to understand our selection methodology, and dive into what’s new in the Tech 25 for 2025. We also provide a breakdown of the list by type and sector, and introduce the companies you need to know! Other relevant research: Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic The accompanying video—Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch The Tech 25 list Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Innovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommercePositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution
InfographicThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research January 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe’re excited to introduce the newest version of the Coresight 100, a curated list spotlighting 100 of the most impactful and influential retailers and brand owners that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to. The Coresight 100 list serves as a cornerstone of our annual research strategy, highlighting key sectors and companies that align with our expertise and focus areas. This infographic presents selected insights on the selection methodology and composition of the Coresight 100. Other relevant research: The full report—The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025 The Coresight 100 list This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Amazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and Value
Insight ReportThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025 Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research January 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe’re excited to introduce the newest version of the Coresight 100, a curated list spotlighting 100 of the most impactful and influential retailers and brand owners that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to. The Coresight 100 list serves as a cornerstone of our annual research strategy, highlighting key sectors and companies that align with our expertise and focus areas. Read this report to understand our selection methodology, and dive into what’s new in the Coresight 100 for 2025. We also provide a breakdown of the list by sector and geography. Other relevant research: The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic The Coresight 100 list This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Grocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?US Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav Pitaliya Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst January 26, 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, explores the state of China’s economy and Coresight Research’s outlook for the future of retail in the country. This report includes analysis of retail sales, consumer sentiment, inflation and the housing market. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the short term, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar All our coverage of China retail The full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports 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. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses new data on the impacts of GLP-1 weight-loss medications on consumers’ grocery spending. 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:February 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicAWS Retail and Consumer Goods Analyst Day 2026Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of Retail
