Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of May 19, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachDick’s Sporting Goods announced in mid-May 2025 that it will acquire competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Uncover the implications of the deal for each company and for the wider US apparel market. We offer insights on shopper penetration, store portfolios and expansion, and geographical reach, leveraging proprietary survey findings and data analysis. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresKohl’s abruptly terminated its former CEO, Ashley Buchanan, on May 1, 2025, “for cause.” We explore the reasons behind Buchanan’s termination, as well as the implications of the firing for both Kohl’s and the US department store sector at large. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsOpenAI announced on May 7, 2025, that Fidji Simo, the current CEO and Chair of Instacart, will join OpenAI later this year as CEO of Applications. We discuss the implications of this move for the company and for the AI (artificial intelligence) race in general. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2025 Premium RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelFrom smarter foot-traffic insights to real-time building optimization and lease management, a new generation of technologies is reshaping what’s possible for mall operators. We explore how landlords can transform shopping centers into data-powered environments that are more efficient, intelligent and profitable. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverNew 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. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyIn April 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by over 5%, an acceleration from the previous month, despite macroeconomic concerns driven by tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in April 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2025 Premium How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowChina’s Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away. The economy is facing external challenges like tariffs, yet key sectors show underlying resilience. We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival, covering the country’s macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore consumer sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | May 7, 2025 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG GrowthThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended April 20, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | May 1, 2025 Premium The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryWhich retail companies face high risk from tariffs? We chart and detail the sourcing exposure of selected Coresight 100 retailers and brand owners to various countries, with a focus on nations that are subject to high reciprocal tariff rates. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2025 Free Report Enhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeDiscover three key technologies that are providing drugstores and pharmacies with a competitive edge! We discuss how companies can cut costs, boost efficiency and deliver personalized experiences by embracing digital tools, including AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of April 21, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2025 Premium Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationExplore the evolving men’s skincare market in India and examine the underlying factors fueling the category’s growth. We also cover how emerging brands are leveraging emerging technologies, science-backed formulations and personalized solutions to redefine skincare products. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailAs global trade tensions escalate and tariff policies evolve, we analyze how US consumer expectations compare to business confidence. Dive into the latest data, including proprietary survey findings, to unpack a divergence in key sentiment metrics and understand what this mean for retail. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsIn March 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) rebounded from February’s decline, despite concerns around tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in February 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
