Store Tracker | December 1, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 48: Wilko’s Loss Is Poundland’s GainOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Co-op, among others. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of November 27, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPOOn November 27, 2023, Shein was reported to have confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). We discuss data points from prior Coresight Research reports to help readers understand the scale of Shein in fast fashion. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UKWhat happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | November 24, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 47: US Store Closures Jump by Three-QuartersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sally Beauty and Asda, among others. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium October 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slides Again Amid High Borrowing Costs and Unfavorable WeatherIn October 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew nearly 4% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | November 17, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 46: Avon Calling!Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Avon and WHSmith, among others. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, November 2023: Filings from Z Gallerie, Wiggle and OthersWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Wiggle, Z Gallerie and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Shoplifting and Theft Patterns from Government Data, Anti-Theft Measures and Retailer CommentaryContinuing our monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we analyze recently released administrative data on shoplifting and retail theft in the UK, the US and Australia, and present recent developments and retailer commentary from these regions. Read More
Store Tracker | November 10, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 45: Amazon Completes Its Brick-and-Mortar Retreat to GroceryOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon and Marks & Spencer, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | November 3, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 44: Poundland Drives UK Store OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sears and Wilko, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | October 27, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 43: Z Gallerie Drives Additional US Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Z Gallerie and Hotel Chocolat, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2023 Premium October 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of October 23, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2023 Premium September 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slows Amid Continuing Cost of Living Pressures and Unseasonably Warm WeatherIn September 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | October 20, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 42: US Store Openings Surpass 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from 7-Eleven and Aldi, among others. Read More