February 26, 2026 Infographic Premium Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Assessing Consumer Awareness and Sentiment—Data GraphicThis infographic presents the results of our quick-response survey conducted on February 22 regarding the Supreme Court’s February 20 tariff ruling. We explore awareness and sentiment, including by income and age.
February 26, 2026 Insight Report Register for Free Access The New Coresight 100: Setting the Direction for Global Retail in 2026The Coresight 100 highlights 100 of the most impactful and influential retailers and brand owners shaping the global retail landscape. This report outlines our selection methodology, examines what is new in the 2026 Coresight 100 and provides a detailed breakdown of the list by sector and geography.
February 25, 2026 Insight Report Premium CEO Brief: Early Holiday 2026 US Retail ExpectationsWe provide our initial expectations for how holiday 2026 could shape up for US retail, to assist retailers with their planning for the end-of-year peak. We detail our projections and consumers’ expectations as of February 2026.
February 24, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Financial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment, consumers’ perceptions of the impacts of tariffs and consumers’ inflation awareness and responses to inflation.
February 22, 2026 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: US Retail Inflation Rises to Its Highest Level in 2.5 Years, with John MercerInflation in US retailing has risen to its highest level since August 2023, according to Coresight Research estimates. January 2026 saw a marked acceleration in inflation across general merchandise and apparel. We discuss the details and implications.
February 20, 2026 Insight Report Premium Return to Uncertainty for Retail: Supreme Court Strikes Down US TariffsWe provide our initial thoughts on the implications for retail of the Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 decision on tariffs.
February 20, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: Aritzia and Trader Joe’s Announces Store OpeningsOur 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 Aritzia, IKEA, Trader Joe’s and more.
February 19, 2026 Insight Report Premium February 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Positive Indicators Signal Robust Growth AheadThe US Retail Sales Outlook series from Coresight Research includes proprietary, ML-driven retail sales projections and analysis of the macroeconomic context for retailing.
February 18, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Financial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment.
February 18, 2026 Insight Report Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology DeploymentsExplore how retail crime and shrink impact businesses, with insights on new enforcement laws, technology deployments and loss-prevention strategies.
February 16, 2026 Event Presentation Premium Agentic Commerce: The Next Frontier of Consumer-Led Retail: Insights Presented at CMA|SIMACoresight Research presented at CMA|SIMA Elevate 2026. In this presentation, explore how agentic AI is transforming retail by enabling autonomous shopping agents that collapse the funnel, reduce decision friction and power seamless, context-aware purchasing journeys.
February 13, 2026 Insight Report Premium December 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% GrowthIn December 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by 4.3%, marking a strong conclusion to the holiday quarter. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in December 2025, in total and by sector.
February 13, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: US Store Closures Cross 2,000Our 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 Eddie Bauer, Saks Fifth Avenue, Five Below, Boot Barn and more.
February 10, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Higher- and Lower-Income Consumers Drive Financial Optimism to Four-Month High: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment
February 10, 2026 Insight Report Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-ThirdIn our latest US CPG Sales Tracker, we assess the recent exceptional e-commerce growth in food & beverages and health & beauty, as well as a strong in-store sales performance.
