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Deep Dive | December 18, 2025 Premium

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 Apparel

We analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies) in the third quarter of 2025, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Store Tracker | December 12, 2025 Premium

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 Stores

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Holland & Barrett, Home Bargains, Miniso and more.

Store Tracker | December 5, 2025 Premium

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Claire’s, Oliver Bonas, Miniso, Next, Iceland, The Entertainer, Pop Mart and more.

Deep Dive | December 3, 2025 Premium

Black Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail Observations

A brief look at our global team’s take on Black Friday 2025, highlighting in-store and online activity across Hong Kong, India, and the UK—including on-the-ground visits in the UK and India.

Store Tracker | November 28, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food Stores

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Dr. Martens, Matalan, Mountain Warehouse, Animal, Pop Mart and more.

Store Tracker | November 21, 2025 Premium

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by B&M, Pureseoul, Heron Foods, Primark, Peacocks and Søstrene Grene and more.

Deep Dive | November 19, 2025 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s Next

As part of our Five Ways AI Is Being Used… series, this report explores how AI in luxury retail is reshaping design, marketing and customer experience. Discover key trends and insights driving innovation in luxury retail.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2025 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s Next

As part of our Five Ways AI Is Being Used… series, this report explores how AI is revolutionizing grocery and mass retail through smarter forecasting, automation and personalization to drive growth and efficiency.

Store Tracker | November 14, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over Year

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by AllSaints, Decathlon, Finisterre, J Sainsbury plc, and Søstrene Grene and more.

Insight Report | November 13, 2025 Premium

Singles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations

Discover Singles’ Day 2025 global retail observations.

Insight Report | November 12, 2025 Premium

Retail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in England

Explore global retail shrink trends and how facial recognition and AI innovations are transforming theft prevention and retailer strategies.

Store Tracker | November 7, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to Administration

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Fired Earth, New Look, Sostrene Grene, HMV, Marks & Spencer and more.

Analyst Corner | November 2, 2025

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Analyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John Mercer

Shoplifting continues to rise in the UK. See how UK retailers are responding with ever-more technologies, devices and barriers to prevent theft—and what this means for friction in the shopper journey.

Store Tracker | October 31, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes Stores

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Shoe Zone, Jollyes, Pavers, Peacocks and more.

Insight Report | October 30, 2025 Premium

2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-Up

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. Discover inventory turnover ratios by sector and for selected major retailers in the second quarter of 2025. Dive into key commentary on inventory trends, planning and challenges—with insights on tariffs, diverging supply chain strategies, AI (artificial intelligence)-driven tools and more.