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Store Tracker | May 16, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion Plan

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements from Bob’s Discount Furniture, Office Depot and QuickTrip, among others.

Store Tracker | May 16, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026

Our 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 news at Asda, The Range and Skims, among others.

Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium

Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover

New US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal the deterrent effect of restrictive in-store security measures… for regular shoppers. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and new theft-targeting legislation. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink.

Event Coverage | May 15, 2025 Premium

AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference

We offer highlights from Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 conference, with insights spanning agentic AI (artificial intelligence), “Cognitive Solutions,” planogram management, returns and environmental sustainability.

Analyst Corner | May 11, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes transforming US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025 and beyond.

Store Tracker | May 9, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—Again

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements from Publix Super Markets, Rite Aid and Sleep Number, among others. In non-store-closure news, department store Kohl’s fired its CEO.

Store Tracker | May 9, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over Year

Our 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 news at Frasers Group, Michael Kors and Poundstretcher, among others, as well as the announcement of a new Chief Customer Officer at Asda.

Deep Dive | May 8, 2025 Premium

Tariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries

We explore the evolving landscape of US grocery retailing, shaped by economic pressures and evolving consumer priorities. Understand shifts in consumers’ food shopping behavior and discover AI (artificial intelligence)-powered strategies for grocery retailers to adapt and improve efficiency.

Event Presentation | May 4, 2025 Premium

The Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO Summit

We explore the state of the consumer economy, with insights on drugstore/pharmacy shopping, cross-border commerce and the impacts of tariffs on retail. This presentation was delivered by Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, at an industry event.

Store Tracker | May 2, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel Stores

Our 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 news at WHSmith, as well as the announcement of a permanent Chief Financial Officer at John Lewis Partnership.

Store Tracker | May 2, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format Stores

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements from Skechers, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market, among others. In non-store-closure news, Dollar Tree has appointed a new Chief Supply Chain Officer.

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 Feet

In 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.

Deep Dive | April 29, 2025 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s Club

As 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.

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 Plans

Our 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.

Store Tracker | April 25, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 Stores

Our 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.