April 8, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Department Stores Show Signs of Improvement: Is the Reset Working?Explore the resurgence of US department stores, with Macy’s and Dillard’s leading the way through strategic store modernization, curated assortments and improved customer service.
April 8, 2026 Deep Dive Premium Supply Chain Insights for Food, Drug and Mass Retail: Technology, Resilience and the Path to Stronger MarginsThis report examines key challenges and solutions shaping the food, drug and mass supply chain, including tariffs, regulations, food waste and visibility gaps.
April 7, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Seasonal Shopping, 2Q26—Expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2026 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key events in the second quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season.
April 7, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low; Many Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out Amid High Gas Prices: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories.
April 6, 2026 Deep Dive Premium The Middle East Energy Shock and the US Consumer: Lessons from 2022—Sustained Impacts Risk Trickle-Up EffectExplore the potential impact of the Iran-driven energy shock on US consumer behavior, drawing insights from the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict-induced oil price hike.
April 6, 2026 Insight Report Premium February 2026 US Retail Sales: Weaker Core Performance and Divergent Sector TrendsGain key insights into the latest US retail sales trends for February 2026. This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in February 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market.
April 5, 2026 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Middle East Energy Shock—Retail Faces a Deteriorating Context, with John MercerIn this Analyst Corner, we discuss updated data points on the impact of the Middle East energy shock, and the implications for US retail.
April 3, 2026 Store Tracker Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 13: Openings Down 47% Year Over YearOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Zumiez, Nordstrom, CVS Health, Miniso, and more.
April 2, 2026 Insight Report Premium Once-Highflying Allbirds Sells Itself for a SongAllbirds, once with a $4.1 billion market capitalization, is selling its assets for $39 million.
April 2, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, March 2026: Total Opened Retail Space Exceeds 50 Million Square FeetIn March 2026, total opened retail space exceeds 50 million square feet, Coresight Research calculates. Discover insights into the shifting retail landscape and upcoming trends with the 2026 US Store Tracker Extra.
March 31, 2026 Deep Dive Premium Agentic Commerce: The US’s Open Approach vs. China’s Vertical IntegrationExplore the divergent evolution of Agentic Commerce in the US and China. While China leverages vertically integrated super-apps like Qwen for seamless transactions, the US faces a fragmented landscape of open protocols and Amazon’s closed ecosystem. Learn how brands must adapt to remain “agent-friendly.”
March 31, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US CPG: Why Unit Growth Has Stalled—and the Industry’s Path ForwardUS CPG unit growth faces challenges from inflation, GLP-1 trends and shifting consumer behaviors. Explore insights and strategies for recovery in this report.
March 31, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Financial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Iran conflict and oil price spikes? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment.
March 30, 2026 Insight Report Premium 4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover ImprovementOur 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 fourth quarter of 2025. Dive into key commentary on inventory trends, planning and challenges—with insights on holiday inventory, tariffs, diverging supply chain strategies, AI (artificial intelligence)-driven tools and more.
March 27, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 12: Five Below Announces Store Expansion PlanOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Torrid, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Five Below, Best Buy, and more.
