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Insight Report | November 11, 2022 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations—October 2022

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our new Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Store Tracker | November 11, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 45: UK Openings Up 19%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Crocs, Grocery Outlet and Primark, among others, in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Edinburgh Woolen Mill, among others, in the UK.

Market Outlook | November 9, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Drugstores—Focusing on Tech-Enabled Healthcare Solutions

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of the US drugstore and pharmacy market as the retail impacts of the pandemic fade, and explore the competitive landscape and key trends that are driving demand.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Home-Improvement Retailing: Home Depot vs. Lowe’s

We analyze leading US home-improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s as part of our Head-to-Head series, comparing revenue, operating margin, customer purchases, store metrics, technological advancement, supply chain strategies, key strategies and acquisition activities.

Store Tracker | November 4, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 44: US Closures Down 54% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ace Hardware, Aldi and Boot Barn, among others, in the US and Clarks, Deichmann and Matalan, among others, in the UK.

Store Tracker | November 2, 2022 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, October 2022: Closed Retail Space Reaches 35 Million Square Feet

The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of October 28, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.

Event Coverage | November 2, 2022

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RIC Annual Event 2022: Commerce Corporate Day—The Role of Retail Technology in the Future of the Store and Supply Chain

We present key insights from the final day of the RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022, co-hosted by Coresight Research. We discuss selected technology innovators and solutions that are driving the future of the store and supply chain in retail.

Event Coverage | November 1, 2022

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RIC Annual Event 2022: Conference Insights—How Israeli Tech Is Driving Global Retail Growth

The RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022, co-hosted by Coresight Research, brought together retail and technology executives from around the world to discuss the future of the retail-tech landscape, with a particular focus on Israeli innovations and startups. We present key insights from the conference on October 26, 2022.

Event Coverage | October 31, 2022

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RIC Annual Event 2022: Store Tours—Next-Generation Retail and the Emerging Luxury Sector in Israel

We present observations from store tours at TLV Fashion Mall, Tel Aviv, during the RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022. Co-hosted by Coresight Research, the event brought together retail and technology executives from around the world to discuss the future of the retail-tech landscape, with a particular focus on Israeli innovations and startups.

Event Coverage | October 28, 2022 Premium

LVMH’s Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks Exhibition—Reviving Madison Avenue Amid the Holiday Shopping Season

LVMH opened the “Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks” exhibition in New York City in October. The exhibit celebrates the creator of the Louis Vuitton and the brand itself, while enhancing his namesake brand’s cultural relevancy, leveraging localization and boosting holiday retail sales.

Store Tracker | October 28, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 43: UK Closures Fall by Two-Thirds

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Clarks, Walmart and VF Corporation, among others, in the US and Co-op, Decathlon and Paperchase, among others, in the UK.

Market Outlook | October 25, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—Growth Led by Convenience and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of India’s grocery retail market, including major market factors—such as consumers’ spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages—the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Market Outlook | October 24, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Retail REITs—Real Estate Adapts to the Post-Pandemic Environment

In this Market Outlook, we analyze the US retail real estate investment trust (REIT) market, covering key market factors, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in the space for 2023 and beyond.

Store Tracker | October 21, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 42: US Store Openings Down 1.5% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harbor Freight Tools, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s, among others, in the US, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Asda and Charlotte Tilbury, among others, in the UK.

Event Coverage | October 18, 2022 Premium

Marks and Spencer (M&S) Investor Day 2022: Company Expands Food Stores and Reduces Full-Line Stores

The Coresight Research team attended Marks and Spencer’s Investor Day on October 12, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering five programs from the company’s strategic plan, including its intentions to expand its food stores.