Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research February 23, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, offers three recommendations for US retailers to effectively adopt technology solutions in order to drive brick-and-mortar retail success in the face of rising store closures. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses evolving in-store loss prevention. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights
