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Store Tracker | August 2, 2023 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, July 2023: Closures by Christmas Tree Shops Push Total Closed Space to 68 Million Square Feet

The US will see more than 68 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Christmas Tree Shops contributing an estimated 3.3 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from July 2023, including their square-footage impact.

Insight Report | July 31, 2023 Premium

June 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery Stalls as In-Store Sales Dip Further

In June 2023, US store-based traffic declined by 1.8% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Premium

Analyzing the US Home and Home-Improvement Sector Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

We analyze the US home and home-improvement retail sector through the lens of the Coresight Research BEST framework, providing notable examples of BEST in action across the framework’s four components.

Store Tracker | July 28, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 30: US Openings Up 7%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Forever 21 and Amazon, among others.

Event Coverage | July 25, 2023 Premium

10 Insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023: Winning in Retail Through Immersive Experiences and Genuine Care

We present 10 key insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023, offering critical takeaways from industry experts and leading brands on inclusivity, consumer engagement and more.

Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes Sales

We dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers.

Store Tracker | July 14, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 28: Christmas Tree Shops Drives US Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Christmas Tree Shops and Søstrene Grene, among others.

Analyst Corner | July 9, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Checkout Process Continues To Evolve and Reduce Friction

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key technologies that are driving the evolution of the checkout process in online and offline retail.

Store Tracker | July 7, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 27: US Store Closures Cross 3,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Superdry, among others.

Store Tracker | July 5, 2023 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, June 2023: Walgreens Adds 2 Million Square Feet to Closures

The US will see more than 60 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Walgreens contributing over 2 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from June 2023, including their square-footage impact.

Insight Report | July 4, 2023 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, 2Q23

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four 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.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions

Checkout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline.

Insight Report | July 3, 2023 Premium

The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping Experience

We explore the future of in-store and online checkouts and payments in the retail industry, which are being transformed by evolving technologies and changing consumer expectations.

Store Tracker | June 30, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 26: Walgreens Boots Alliance Drives Closures on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walgreens Boots Alliance and Claire’s, among others.

Insight Report | June 28, 2023 Premium

May 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery of Store-Based Sales Progresses as Year-Over-Year Declines Soften

In May 2023, US store-based traffic declined by nearly 2%, year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.