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Deep Dive | December 1, 2025 Premium

Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel Integration

On November 28, 2025, the Coresight Research team conducted its annual Black Friday store tour, visiting more than 30 retailers across Florida, New Jersey and New York. We present our on-the-ground observations, including the scope and depth of promotions, product availability, store execution and consumer activity.

Deep Dive | November 28, 2025 Premium

US Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy

Today, the Coresight Research team is undertaking its annual Black Friday store tours. We present an early read on the shopping event, including insights into crowd levels, promotions, inventory volume and staffing levels.

Infographic | November 28, 2025 Premium

Sector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data Graphic

Our Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US home and home-improvement sector in this graphic.

Insight Report | November 13, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains Strong

Read this report to discover the latest trends in the US CPG market, where e-commerce slows, in-store sales rebound, and beauty continues to lead growth.

Infographic | November 5, 2025 Premium

Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic

Our Sector Focus data graphics showcase the latest survey insights across key US retail sectors and categories. In this edition, explore the evolving world of beauty retailing.

Insight Report | November 5, 2025 Premium

Holiday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday Spending

The combination of government-shutdown caused reductions in SNAP payments, cuts to other programs and furloughed and unpaid government employees could hurt holiday consumer spending.

Infographic | October 30, 2025 Premium

Sector Focus: Department Stores—Data Graphic

Our Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US department store sector in this graphic.

Insight Report | October 30, 2025 Premium

2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-Up

Our 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 second quarter of 2025. Dive into key commentary on inventory trends, planning and challenges—with insights on tariffs, diverging supply chain strategies, AI (artificial intelligence)-driven tools and more.

Insight Report | October 29, 2025 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s

Kohl’s and Macy’s are the two biggest names in the US department store sector. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into key elements of the businesses of Kohl’s and Macy’s, including their revenue and margin growth in recent years.

Infographic | October 28, 2025 Premium

Holiday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data Graphic

Uncover toys and games shopping insights in the US for holiday 2025.

Insight Report | October 24, 2025 Premium

Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths

Kering and L’Oréal’s €4B luxury beauty partnership redefines the fashion–beauty–wellness landscape with new licenses, acquisitions, and a wellness JV.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 22, 2025 Premium

US Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026

As part of our 2025 Market Navigator on beauty retailing in the US, we highlight key developments in market growth, category dynamics, retail channel shifts and consumer behavior we have seen in 2025, as well as our estimates for the market through 2029.

Infographic | October 21, 2025 Premium

Sector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic

Our Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the luxury-goods sector in this graphic.

Insight Report | October 17, 2025 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains Resilient

Read this report to understand how growth is shifting in US CPG, in store and online. Key categories include food, beauty, health and general merchandise.

Infographic | October 14, 2025 Premium

Sector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data Graphic

Our Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US e-commerce sector in this graphic.