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
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. This document was generated for
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
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. This document was generated for
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. This document was generated for
Insight ReportHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak Trading John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research January 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand holiday 2024 retail performance in the UK with our conclusions from peak-season trading. We also look ahead to the prospects for 2025. In this wrap-up, we assess data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as well as external metrics of retail and consumer health, and trading updates from major retail companies. Data in this research report include: Total UK retail sales growth, October 2023–December 2024 UK retail sales growth during the 2024 holiday season, broken down by sector and month Major UK grocery and nonfood retailers’ sales results for holiday 2024 vs. holiday 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, M&S, Next, Primark, Sainsbury’s, Tesco Other relevant research: Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending The UK Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of UK retail. 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
Event CoverageCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended CES 2025 (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Did you miss the event? No need to worry! We wrap up our coverage of the event with our top 10 takeaways, highlighting the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) across multiple sectors, as well as other themes we saw at CES 2025, including sustainability and shoppable video. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba Group, Amazon, Apple, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Consumer Technology Association, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, Intel, L’Oréal, Lowe’s Companies, Nvidia, Panasonic, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of CES 2025 Insights from last year’s CES More research on GenAI in retail, the metaverse and livestreaming 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
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the US Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 24, 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 the climbing store-closure counts in the UK and the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer at Weis Markets, as well as a new CEO at N Brown. This report presents data up to week 4 of 2025, ended January 24, 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: 7-Eleven, Daiso, Joann, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Morrisons 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
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research January 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. How much retail space opened versus closed in the US in 2024? Discover key data points we are watching in week 4 of 2025, with a focus on the physical retail landscape. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Store Tracker Extra: US 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
Deep DiveHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Retail Research January 23, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2024 holiday season in US retail. We explore proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data, earnings updates from major retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, providing you with the key takeaways you need to start 2025. Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey data on consumers’ pre-holiday spending expectations and their reported, actual holiday spending Survey data on what categories and retailers consumers shopped during the 2024 holiday season Store traffic data for the holiday quarter by sector and retailer US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles, October 2023–December 2024 US retail sales by sector, October–December 2024 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, Big Lots, Burlington Stores, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Five Below, The Home Depot, Kohl’s, Lululemon Athletica, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Sephora, Target, The TJX Companies, Ulta Beauty, Walmart Other relevant research: Keep an eye out for our wrap-up of holiday retailing in the UK. All our coverage of US holiday retail The US Holiday Retail 2024 Databank tracks key retail metrics for the holiday season, including hiring and delivery surcharges. 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
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: US 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 Retail Research January 23, 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 US. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector and outlining square-footage impacts, location types (on-mall versus off-mall) and openings/closures as a proportion of retailers’ store bases. We also present our projections for total closures and openings in 2025. This infographic accompanies our full report: Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: Ebook Retail 2025: What Will Redefine US Retail?—Coresight Research Predictions 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
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 23, 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 US. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, as well as present our projections for 2025. We also provide estimated square-footage impacts, location types (on-mall versus off-mall) and openings/closures as a proportion of retailers’ store bases. The infographic download, found above, summarizes key data from this report. Stay tuned for our Store Tracker Extra report on store closures and openings in the UK in 2024, publishing next week. Data in this research report include: US store closure and opening counts, 2019–2025E Major announced US store closures and openings, 2025 US store closures and openings by sector, 2024 Breakdown of US store closures in the discount-store sector by retailer, 2024 Breakdown of US store openings in the discount-store sector by retailer, 2024 Details of announced US store closures and openings for 2024, by retailer—total closures, closures as a proportion of store base, total size (square footage) of estimated closures, predominant location type Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, 99 Cents Only Stores, Aldi, Big Lots, CVS Health, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Five Below, JD Sports, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Party City, The TJX Companies, Walgreens Boots Alliance Other relevant research: Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: Ebook Retail 2025: What Will Redefine US Retail?—Coresight Research Predictions 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for
Event CoverageHigh-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and FounderJohn Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 22, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended CES 2025 (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. From computer vision and shoppable video to AI (artificial intelligence)-powered retail and the metaverse, dive into the critical technologies that are reshaping consumer engagement. We discuss insights presented by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and other retail and technology leaders during the Retail track of CES 2025. Weinswig’s presentation: Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025 The insights in Weinswig’s presentation draw on Coresight Research’s Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology report, which is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Intel. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alphabet, Alibaba, Amazon, The Home Depot, invent.AI, Intel, Lowe’s Companies, Meta, Pinterest, Relex, Simbe, Snap Inc. Other relevant research: All our coverage of CES 2025 Insights from last year’s CES More research on GenAI in retail, the metaverse and livestreaming 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
Deep DiveApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 21, 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 apparel, accessories and footwear shopping specifically. Where are US consumers shopping for clothing and footwear, and what categories are they buying? The latest data in this report are from our survey conducted on January 13, 2025, with headline findings on the dominance of Amazon, Walmart and NIKE in the apparel and footwear sector. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Which apparel and footwear retailers and brands are most popular Popular product categories among sector shoppers Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation—plus, breakdowns of our findings by income Companies mentioned in this research report include: Adidas, Amazon, Converse, NIKE, Puma, Shein, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing Share Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Discounters Poised for Growth Amid Challenging Backdrop Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. The Market Sizes Databank offers an overview of key retail market or sector sizes, including Coresight Research projections for future years. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Deep DiveSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey Insights Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst January 20, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this research report, we present findings from our latest weekly surveys, with the most recent undertaken on December 30, 2024. We focus on whether recent key events in China—such as economic stimulus measures by the government and potential tariffs from the US—have driven changes in consumers’ outlook. Data in this research report are: Consumers’ expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months How consumers’ personal financial situation now compares to 12 months ago Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks This report has been updated since it was first published. Other relevant research: Read the full series of China Consumer Survey Insights reports. Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions The Coresight Research China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar More research reports on China retail Interested in more consumer survey analysis? Check out our US Consumer Survey Insights series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
