Store Tracker | April 30, 2025 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square FeetIn April 2025, store openings by 7-Eleven, JD Sports and Kroger, among others, have pushed the total amount of retail space set to open in the US in 2025 to just over 67 million square feet, according to Coresight Research estimates. Discover US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments, with our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series. Read More
Deep Dive | April 29, 2025 Premium Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we dive into the competition between the two market leaders in US warehouse club retailing: Costco and Sam’s Club. How do the two companies stack up, and which is best positioned for future growth and success? Explore metrics such as revenue growth, shopper profiles, brick-and-mortar expansion and tech strategies. Read More
Store Tracker | April 25, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight JD Sports’ global store plans, as well as store developments from Build-A-Bear Workshop and more. Read More
Store Tracker | April 25, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store-opening plans from Asda and Sainsbury’s. Read More
Store Tracker | April 18, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store-opening plans from B&M and Tesco, as well as Asda’s appointment of a new Chief People Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | April 18, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store-closure plan announced by 7-Eleven, as well as CVS Health appointing a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 16, 2025 Premium Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesIn this Market Outlook, we explore the size and trajectory of the US foodservice sector (also known as the food-away-from-home sector) and key factors impacting growth. We also detail the overall sector’s competitive landscape and present key themes we are watching in 2025 and beyond. Read More
Store Tracker | April 11, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements by Amazon, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Frasers Group and T.M.Lewin, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | April 11, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store closure plan announced by Guess?, as well as the company appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Event Coverage | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailWe present our top insights from Shoptalk Spring 2025, centered around five key themes, from unified commerce and customer-centricity to retail media and advanced retail technologies. Reflect on what you heard at the conference and catch up on what you missed! Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Read More
Store Tracker | April 4, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion PlanOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store expansion plan announced by Urban Outfitters. Non-store-closure news includes Macy’s appointing a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | April 4, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight Marks & Spencer’s recently announced store expansion plan, with store openings occurring across many of its formats. Read More
Store Tracker | April 2, 2025 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetIn March 2025, closures by Big Lots, Forever 21 and Macy’s caused total US closed retail space for the year to push past 100 million square feet, according to Coresight Research estimates. Discover US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments, with our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series. Read More
Event Presentation | April 1, 2025 Premium Shoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Fresh from Shoptalk Spring 2025, we reflect on key themes from the event, covered in panel discussions with retail leaders and our conversations with technology innovators. From unified commerce to retail media, don’t miss our top takeaways! This presentation accompanies the on-demand webinar of the Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call in April 2025. Read More
Insight Report | April 1, 2025 Premium Dollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisWe offer our take on the sale of the Family Dollar business by Dollar Tree, Inc., which was announced on March 26, 2025. Discover the key factors in Dollar Tree’s integration struggles with Family Dollar and what the acquisition agreement means for Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and other retailers. Read More
