Event CoverageAhold Delhaize Strategy Day 2024: Growing Together—Targeting 4% Revenue CAGR Through 2028 Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadWe present highlights from Ahold Delhaize’s 2024 Strategy Day, which took place on May 23, 2024. We discuss the growth models under the company’s new Growing Together business strategy, with implications for the retailer’s US and European operations. We also outline Ahold Delhaize’s implementation of technology and AI (artificial intelligence), and detail the company’s targets through 2028. Other relevant research: How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Revealing Opportunities in Promotions and Private Label US Grocery—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Growth To Soften Amid Declining Inflation Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery Retail Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresAnalyst Corner: Decoding the Resurgence of Online Grocery Retail in the US, with Sujeet NaikBlack Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John Mercer
Insight ReportRetailTech: Smart Carts—Turbocharged Self-Checkout on Wheels John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research May 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadDelve into the world of turbocharged self-checkout with our detailed look at smart carts. From Amazon’s recent developments to opportunities in retail media, we discuss the renaissance of this self-checkout technology and the benefits it brings to physical retail for both consumers and retailers. This report is part of our RetailTech series, which explores developments, insights and implications related to established and emerging technologies that are shaping the retail landscape. Data in this research report include: Estimated US market size for checkout and payment technology, 2019–2028 Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Caper AI, Instacart, Shopic Other relevant research: Read the previous report in the RetailTech series, on frictionless check-in. Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions More research on physical 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsAgentic Commerce—Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Invokes “Multiplayer Mode”Chinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted Spending
Deep DiveKeeping the Lights on—Self-Reported Financial Resilience: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst May 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadIn this report, our new findings are from a survey conducted on May 20, 2024. We present our latest monthly data on consumers’ financial resilience as well as our weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ financial resilience—how long they could cover their bills after losing their income, expectations of receiving a financial windfall in the next 12 months, and unsecured debt as a proportion of monthly household income Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks 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 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Analyst Corner—Checking In on the Financial Health of the US Consumer, with John Mercer Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights reports 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 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey InsightsSector Focus: Department Store Shopping—Data GraphicThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO Summit
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q24, Week 5: Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores and TJX See Sales Growth; Lowe’s and Target See Sales Decline Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 28, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report first-quarter 2024 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 19, 2024, across seven sectors: apparel and footwear, department stores, home and home-improvement, mass merchandisers, pet care retailers, specialty apparel and warehouse clubs. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: BJ Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Petco Health and Wellness, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, TJX Companies, Urban Outfitters, VF Corporation, Williams-Sonoma Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 4: Alibaba and Walmart Report Sales Increases; The Home Depot and Under Armour See Sales Declines Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 3: Crocs and Coty See Sales Growth; Floor & Decor, Tapestry and Others See Sales Decline Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales Declines Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales Declines 4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday Season 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 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar
Event CoverageShoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail Disruption Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadIt’s almost time for Shoptalk Europe 2024! We preview the Startup Pitch, which will take place on the first day of this year’s event. We provide details on the competition’s format and judging panel, as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Discover retail solutions spanning analytics and insights, AI (artificial intelligence), customer engagement and loyalty, and retail operations! Which startups do you think will win Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice? Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024. Other relevant research: Essential Guide to Shoptalk Europe 2024: Reimagining The Future of Retail You can download an Innovator Profile for each company here. All Coresight Research coverage of emerging technology Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:2026 Retail Predictions: Global—Five Forces Redefining Retail Performance WorldwideWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: The Original Factory Shop Closes StoresWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner—Increasing Consumer-Centricity and Personalization in US Healthcare, with Swarooprani Muralidhar Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research May 26, 2024 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. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out. This week, Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research, discusses the consumerization of US healthcare. Explore the market’s increasing consumer-centricity and personalization, including the rise of hybrid healthcare models and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) virtual health services. Other relevant research: Market Navigator: US Healthcare Retail 2024: Top 10 Trends in US Healthcare Market Navigator: US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailers Generative AI for US Retail Pharmacies and Healthcare AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Four Applications, Countless Benefits All our reports on GenAI in retail. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s, which discussed the state of consumer financial health in the US. 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?A Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet Naik
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. From US consumer sentiment to retail sales figures for the US and Japan, discover key data points we are watching in week 21 of 2024. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: The Latest on Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights The Coresight Research Market Sizes Databank May 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Growth To Slow Slightly Before Improving 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:Insights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store Expansion
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 21: Superdrug Announces UK Store Expansion Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst May 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK: 2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies: 2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Bluemercury, Bulgari, Clarks, The Food Warehouse, Gabe’s, Macy’s, Marks & Spencer, Superdrug, Walmart Other relevant research: The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 year to date (YTD); for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. 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 and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and MoreMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026: Toys“R”Us and Claire’s Close Stores
Insight ReportMay 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Growth To Slow Slightly Before Improving Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook (formerly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales) series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. This report analyzes the latest available data as of May 20, 2024. Data in this research report include: Proprietary Coresight Research projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months 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: April 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Sales Growth Continues; Home-Improvement Retailers Rebound April 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Disposable Income The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly 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:Positivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: SocialQ AI—AI-powered social media strategy and content management platformThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesUS Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff Pressures
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Dragonfruit AI Transforms Video Surveillance Data into Essential Insights Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Dragonfruit AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 Retail Inflation Rises to Its Highest Level in 2.5 Years, with John MercerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Veesual Enhances the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionJCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US RetailUS Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2025 Review and 2026 OutlookAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Raspberry AI Uses GenAI To Streamline the Fashion Design Process Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Raspberry AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Reaches Its Lowest Level; Tariff Pessimism and Inflation Awareness Increases: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet Naik
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Rapid Delivery Analytics Closes the Data Gap Created by Delivery Apps Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Rapid Delivery Analytics! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AI2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: PSYKHE AI Optimizes the Online Product Discovery Process with AI Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 PSYKHE AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty ApparelWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingDecember 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% Growth
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Pixyle AI Enriches the Product Data Provided by Online Fashion Companies Vijay Doijad, Analyst May 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2024, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 3–5, 2024. On June 3, 2024, the Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage 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 Pixyle AI! Other relevant research: See all our coverage of Shoptalk in 2024 and previous years Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommerceThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Retail