Insight Report 10 minutes PremiumQuick Take: 17 Shocking Moments in 2017 Coresight Research December 29, 2017 Executive SummaryThere were a number of “shocking moments” in retail and tech in 2017, and we summarize 17 of them in this report. The number of store closure announcements in the US has increased 229% year over year, as of December 22, and continues to exceed store openings. The year saw luxury brands move online, with notable e-commerce players striking deals with some of the big names in luxury. 2017 has also been a year of consolidation, with a surge in M&A and investment activity. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square FeetThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025
