Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 16: Walmart Announces Store Opening Plan Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 24, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: 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 do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Daiso, Lowe’s, On, Povison, U.S. Polo Assn., Vince Holding, Walgreens Co., Walmart Inc. 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. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail Focus2026 Sector Outlook: US Home and Home-Improvement Retailing—Pro-Led, Tech-Enabled Growth Shaping the US Home and Home-Improvement MarketWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentFinancial Sentiment Falls to Record Low, Driven by Sharp Declines Across Income Groups: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportCEO Brief: How Retailers Should Approach Technology for the Holiday 2026 Shopping Season John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 23, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how AI-driven technologies are reshaping the retail landscape, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing operations just in time for the 2026 holiday shopping season. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How can AI improve product discoverability and create a more seamless customer experience? In what ways can AI transform inventory management and boost workforce productivity? What steps can retailers take to reduce friction in checkout and offer more payment options? How can retailers leverage generative AI to ensure complete and accurate product information? What opportunities and challenges does agentic commerce present to retailers? Companies mentioned in this report include: Target, Sam’s Club, Uniqlo, Amazon, Salesforce, Algolia, Workday, Yoobic, Zebra, Honeywell, Aptos. Data in this report include: Consumer usage statistics of GenAI tools; Adoption of AI technologies by major retailers; AI-driven supply chain and inventory data; Trends in checkout and payment methods. Other relevant research: Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility? Next-Generation Product Information Management: From Spreadsheets to AI CEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence RetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate Enablement Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersUS Inbound Tourism Decline: Uneven Impacts to RetailAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services April 22, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how retail media is reshaping advertising and driving growth across digital, in-store, and offsite channels. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which emerging companies are disrupting the retail media landscape with innovative solutions? How is retail media’s growth projected to outperform traditional advertising channels? What role does AI play in the scalability and performance of retail media? Which companies are shaping the future of retail media across digital, in-store, and offsite environments? How are emerging technologies like agentic commerce transforming product discovery and advertising? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty Data in this report include: Global retail media market projections; growth rates for retail media, TV, and digital advertising formats. Other relevant research: 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:The Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEnergy Shock: As Gasoline Prices Decline, When Will Peak CPI Hit? John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 21, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how recent shifts in oil and gasoline prices are poised to affect US consumer behavior and broader retail trends in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are declining gasoline prices impacting broader inflation trends in the US? What is the timing for peak CPI and when will its lagged effects be felt? How will the summer travel and back-to-school seasons be influenced by inflation? What does a potential rise in oil prices mean for the upcoming holiday retail season? Data in this report include: gasoline and oil price trends; consumer price index (CPI) projections; retail sales metrics for key seasonal events. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low; Many Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out Amid High Gas Prices: US Consumer Survey InsightsSelf-Service Technology: Powering The Modern In-Store Experience and OperationsLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025
Deep DiveSentiment Improves Slightly; Tariff Pessimism Eases; Inflation Awareness Highly Salient: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 21, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs in the new year. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance. To what extent are shoppers still concerned about tariffs and how are those concerns reshaping spending habits? Which categories are seeing pull-forward demand and where might retailers expect softness later in the year? How entrenched is trading down and what specific inflation-related behaviors are dominating in food and nonfood purchases? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time; consumer tariff concerns and behavioral responses; shopping changes due to inflation; and retailer and category-level shopping data. Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes; Tariffs Pessimism Intensifies; Trading Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John MercerHow US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Prioritizing Value, Convenience and Private Labels Amid Macroeconomic Pressures
Deep DiveConsumer Sentiment Softens in March as Oil Shock Pressures Build: China Consumer Survey Insights Keerthan Shetty, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 20, 2026 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 March 30, 2026. We spotlight developments in consumer sentiment on the economic and financial outlooks. Read this report to discover answers to these key questions: How have key events and changes in consumer outlook shaped sentiment over the past six months? What do the latest trends reveal about consumer sentiment and expectations for economic conditions and personal finances? How are consumer activities evolving as caution rises? What are consumers buying in-store and online, and how is this changing? What is Coresight Research’s view on what lies ahead for China’s retail market and consumer behavior? Data in this research report includes: Consumers’ expectations for economic conditions and personal finances over the next 12 months, showing how optimism has evolved. Changes in personal financial situations compared to 12 months ago, shedding light on shifts in consumer wealth perceptions. Consumer activities over the past two weeks, highlighting engagement levels and emerging trends. Purchasing behaviors, with insights into what consumers are buying in-store and online during the survey period. Other relevant research: Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights The Coresight Research China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. Interested in more consumer survey analysis? Check out our US Consumer Survey Insights series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansUS Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindConsumer Sentiment Largely Holds Steady in December After November Highs: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveSupply Chain Insights for Beauty and CPG: Strengthening with Technology, Diversification and Operational Resilience Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 20, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover how beauty and CPG brands can build resilient supply chains in a volatile global environment. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are tariffs and geopolitical disruptions impacting beauty and CPG supply chains, and what vulnerabilities have been exposed? What role can Agentic AI and real-time decision-making play in improving short-term supply chain resilience? How are digital twins and blockchain shaping long-term strategies for supply chain redesign and transparency? What tactics can brands take to reduce single-geography supplier exposure and protect margins? Companies mentioned in this report include: e.l.f. Beauty; Estée Lauder; L’Oréal; Coty; Bath & Body Works; P&G; Unilever; Beiersdorf; PepsiCo; Walmart Data in this report include: Tariff impact analysis; Supply chain visibility solutions; Cost pressures across beauty and CPG sectors; Supply chain simulation and traceability technologies This report is part of a series of sector-focused Supply Chain Insights reports. 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:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesUS CPG Sales Tracker: Food and Beverages Drive Growth Amid Persistent Market ImbalanceUS Consumer Sentiment Amid the Middle East Energy ShockInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster Procurement
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Adapting to Uncertainty in Food, Drug and Mass Retail Supply Chains, with Sujeet Naik Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 19, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how food, drug, and mass retailers can build more resilient supply chains in the face of global uncertainties. From geopolitical tensions to food waste challenges, this report reveals the strategies you need to future-proof your operations. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other critical questions: How can AI-driven demand forecasting platforms help retailers predict disruptions and adjust inventory management more effectively? What are the impacts of the Middle East conflict and tariffs on global food supply chains, and how can retailers mitigate these risks? How can RFID and smart sensors improve product tracking, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and increasing operational efficiency? What immediate steps can retailers take, such as SKU rationalization, to reduce supply chain exposure and improve margins? How can emerging technologies like Web 3.0 and agentic AI transform the supply chain, from predictive models to smarter automation? Other relevant research: All Analyst Corners Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2026 Wrap-Up: Retail Insights Centered on AI Successes and ResultsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Amazon To Close All Amazon Fresh Stores as Total Closures Surge by 1,000February 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Positive Indicators Signal Robust Growth AheadThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus
Store TrackerCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026: Dollarama and Pet Valu To Open Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 17, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how Canada’s retail footprint is shifting in 2026—with exclusive, retailer-level store opening and closure data. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How many store closures and openings have we identified in Canada for calendar 2025 and 2026? Which retailers are leading the additional store closures and openings identified since our last update? Which retailers rank among the top for total store closures in 2025 and 2026? Which retailers rank among the top for total store openings in 2025 and 2026? Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, Adidas, AG Foods, Aldo, Apple, Appliance Canada, Arc’teryx, Aritzia, Ashley, Aubainerie, Babies ‘R’ Us, Best Buy, Bikini Village, Boutique La Vie en Rose, Browns Shoes, Buck or Two, Bulk Barn, Calvin Klein, Canada Computers, Carter’s, Claire’s, CLÉMENT, Coles, Costco Wholesale, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Designer Brands, Dollar Tree, Dollarama, Fairweather Clothing, Farm Boy, GameStop, The Gap, Inc., Giant Tiger, Guess?, Indigo Books & Music Inc, JACK & JONES, Tapestry, L’Oréal S.A., Kin’s Farm Market, Laura, Levi Strauss & Co., Lindt, Loblaw Companies Limited, London Drugs, Lululemon Athletica, M&M Meat Shops, Mastermind Toys, Melanie Lyne, Metro, Capri Holdings, Mountain Warehouse, New Balance, Pandora, Reitmans Limited, Pet Valu, Play It Again Sports, Purdy’s Chocolatier, QE Home, Red Wing Shoe Company, RONA, Roots, Sephora, Empire Company Limited, Staples, Structube, Surplus Furniture, Suzy Shier, The Children’s Place, The Shoe Company, The TJX Companies, Inc., Uniprix, Walmart, Warehouse One, Yellow Shoes, Your Dollar Store With More. Data in this report include: Canada store closure and opening counts by calendar year and year to date; major retailer store closures ranked by total closures; major retailer store openings ranked by total openings; tabulated retailer-level confirmed and planned store openings and closures. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarLower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsSector Focus: Luxury Shopping—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 15: Lidl To Open Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 17, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover 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: How many store closures and openings have UK retailers announced year to date in 2026, and how do these totals compare with the same period in 2025? Which retailers are driving the latest changes in our 2026 major UK store closures and openings tracker? How do full-year 2025 store closures and openings compare with 2026 year-to-date trends? Companies mentioned in this report include: Bodycare, Clintons, Holland & Barrett, Jollyes, Kenji, Lidl, next125, New Look, Nobody’s Child, ProCook, WHSmith. Data in this report include: week-by-week comparisons of UK store closures and openings for 2026 and 2025; rankings of major retailers by total store closures; rankings of major retailers by total store openings; tabulated confirmed versus planned store activity by retailer and sector. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. ChinaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Malin + Goetz and Russell & Bromley File for AdministrationThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 15: 7-Eleven Announces Store Closures Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 17, 2026 Reasons to ReadUncover the latest shifts in the retail landscape and stay ahead of key trends that impact store openings, closures, and the broader consumer market. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: 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 do store closures and openings compare between 2025 and 2026 in key retail sectors? Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, Apple, Astrid & Miyu, Carter’s, CVS Health, Jaded London, JCPenney, Kiokii and…, Leica, Rural King, Subdued 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. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Saving $4.5 Billion as “Client Zero”: Insights from the IBM “AI at Scale” Conference—From Potential to PerformanceEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelUS Retail Sales May 2026: E-Commerce and Sporting Goods Lead Growth amid Lower Personal Saving
Insight ReportApril 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Consumer Confidence Hits a 27-Month Low Amid Surging Gasoline Prices Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 16, 2026 Reasons to ReadGain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the US retail market, with a particular focus on the ongoing resilience and shifting consumer behaviors in the face of external pressures. This report delves into retail sales growth projections, the impact of global supply chain disruptions, and how evolving consumer sentiment is influencing retail performance in 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How will US retail sales growth evolve through 2026, with projections indicating a mid-year acceleration to 4.7%? How are the key economic indicators, such as unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer sentiment, shaping retail trends in the coming months? How are global events, including conflicts in the Middle East, impacting consumer confidence and discretionary spending in the retail sector? Data in this report include: US retail sales forecasts; model-predicted vs. actual retail growth; labor force, wage, and inflation metrics; consumer sentiment and disposable income trends; housing market data. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. 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. All our coverage of tariffs 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. The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Our Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series complements our survey reports with selected findings on consumers’ financial and economic expectations each week. 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:2026 Sector Outlook: US Department Stores Retailing—A Slowing Decline amid Strategic ResetSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicRetail-Tech Landscape: Proptech SolutionsConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveRetail Tech for Holiday 2026: AI-Led Discovery and Operational Readiness—Playbook John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 15, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how retailers can win holiday 2026 by deploying AI, strengthening operations and building resilience ahead of peak demand. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other questions around retail technology: How should retailers prioritize AI-driven search, discovery and personalization to capture holiday demand? Why is now the critical window to experiment with generative and agentic AI—and which use cases matter most? What operational steps—across lead times, integration and training—are essential to ensure readiness for peak season? How can retailers mitigate risks through infrastructure resilience, loss prevention and inventory visibility? What ethical considerations around data privacy and AI usage must retailers address to protect customer trust? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, AWS, Adobe, Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Blue Yonder, Manhattan Associates, Zebra Technologies, Vusion, Simbe Robotics, Avery Dennison, Honeywell, Impinj, Radar, Sensormatic, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Starlink, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Chewy, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Sephora, Google. Data in this report include: retail innovation framework; retail connectivity technologies; loss prevention technologies and measures. Other relevant research: Agentic Commerce—Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Invokes “Multiplayer Mode.” CEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence RetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate Enablement Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by Technology RetailTech: Loss Prevention—Understanding the Big Picture To Prevent, Mitigate and Recover “Shrink”ing Profits Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 11: Toolstation and Whole Foods Market To ExpandNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsUS Consumer Sentiment Amid the Middle East Energy Shock
Event PresentationShoptalk Spring 2026 Takeaways: AI and Agentic Commerce Insights—Premium Subscriber Call John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 14, 2026 Reasons to ReadOn April 10, 2026, our team presented concluding insights from Shoptalk Spring 2026, with a focus on AI and agentic commerce. Discover highlights and conclusions in this presentation, including: How retailers and industry observers are thinking about agentic commerce, and what’s next. How Coresight Research believes retailers can approach agentic commerce, and what we predict are probable outcomes, with our agentic framework and probability matrix. Retailer case studies on AI deployment. Other relevant research: All of our coverage of Shoptalk events 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:Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Target at a Crossroads, Dollar Stores Revive and Warehouse Clubs Gain MomentumHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
Event CoverageSenior Retail Leaders Convene at Shoptalk Spring 2026 to Build the AI Playbook for Profitable Growth Dana Miller, Consultant April 14, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how retail leaders are turning AI from hype into measurable business impact, with insights from the AI Playbook Dinner at Shoptalk Spring 2026. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How has AI shifted from experimentation to execution across leading retailers in 2026? Why is the gap between AI strategy and execution primarily an organizational—not technological—challenge? What role do industry forums like Shoptalk play in shaping real-world AI adoption and collaboration? Other relevant research: All of our coverage of Shoptalk events 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 Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesUS Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
