Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: The Pandemic-Led Collapse and Renaissance of Small Businesses in US Retail Coresight Research June 29, 2021 Small businesses were hit especially hard at the outset of the pandemic-induced economic crash but have since recovered well. We discuss the state of small businesses in the US today, with a focus on retail. We draw comparisons to the recovery of small businesses following the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) to frame the current rebound. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik