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US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%

In July 2025, announced store closures by At Home, Ace Hardware and Save A Lot pushed the total amount of retail space to close in the US this year to 127 million square feet, Coresight Research calculates. Dive into all the latest brick-and-mortar developments in US retail with our comprehensive data on closures, openings and square-footage impacts.

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Analyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses the “push and pull” effect we are witnessing, whereby digital channels are adding greater convenience as physical stores lose some of their competitive edge around convenience, service and immediacy.

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Redefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and Manufacturers

Gain comprehensive insights into the US–India Bilateral Trade Agreement tariffs and their far-reaching impact on trade, manufacturing and consumer behavior. This in-depth research report examines how ongoing negotiations and potential tariff reductions in critical sectors—such as automobiles, steel, iron and electronics—could reshape supply chains, enhance export competitiveness and influence pricing in both countries. Explore the full report to understand key opportunities and challenges created by this evolving bilateral trade landscape.

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