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Store Tracker | November 22, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 47: Big Lots Announces Even More Store Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures from Big Lots and detail other recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Citi Trends.

Infographic | November 22, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 47: Shopping Festivals

Discover key data points we are watching in week 47 of 2024. This week, we focus on shopping festivals, with insights on Black Friday in the US and Singles’ Day in China.

Insight Report | November 21, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Black Friday Preview: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Sales Growth as Early Deals Pull Demand Forward

As part of our coverage of the 2024 holiday season, Coresight Research examines the potential of Black Friday this year (November 29), including expected growth, proprietary survey data on consumers’ shopping intentions, and major retailers’ Black Friday plans and promotions.

Insight Report | November 20, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 4: Sales Growth for Alibaba, Home Depot and JD.com

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 17, 2024, including Alibaba, Capri Holdings, and The Home Depot, among others.

Event Presentation | November 20, 2024 Premium

Singles’ Day 2024 in China—Performance Metrics and Consumer Survey Analysis

Dive into performance metrics and highlights from this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival in China. We analyze proprietary survey findings to assess consumer behavior, and discuss e-commerce platform cooperation, government subsidies, livestreaming and more.

Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Insight Report | November 19, 2024 Premium

The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2025–26

The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to the prior year.

Insight Report | November 15, 2024 Premium

October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth Accelerates

In October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Store Tracker | November 15, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home Retailer

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI.

Infographic | November 15, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration.

Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and Wales

We present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers.

Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research Observations

Coresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024.

Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside Earnings

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season.

Market Outlook | November 12, 2024 Premium

Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US retail and e-commerce market. Dive into our report today to gain insights on emerging ideas and opportunities in US retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market as we head into 2025, and explore the competitive landscape.