Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadUncover which retailers are driving the surge in US store closures—and who’s still expanding. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers led this week’s spike in store closures and new openings across the US? How do 2025 store closure and opening trends compare to 2024—and what does the data reveal about retail health? Companies mentioned in this report include: Alo Yoga, Citi Trends, Claire’s Holdings, Daiso, Kujten, ME+EM, Netflix, Oakley, Pisen, Sukoshi, Williams-Sonoma Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandHigh-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025
InfographicHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research August 28, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Weekly US Consumer Sentiment Infographic series from Coresight Research provides a one-page data graphic on US consumers’ sentiment toward personal financial prospects and economic prospects. Data in this infographic are: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months—the latest six months of weekly trend data Selected callouts on key changes and data points Dive into the research behind this infographic: High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: The full US Consumer Survey Insights reports from which these graphics feature highlights The accompanying US Consumer Survey Databank All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicHigh-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025
Insight ReportSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on Retailers Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research August 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how sweeping SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) policy changes will reshape retail performance, product strategy and consumer behavior. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How will the $186 billion in SNAP funding cuts affect retailers that over-index with low-income consumers? What is the potential revenue loss from declining SNAP spillover spending on non-eligible items? How will state-level restrictions on SNAP-eligible foods shift in-store spending patterns across different retailer formats? What operational and compliance burdens will grocers face under new state-by-state SNAP regulations? Companies mentioned in this report include: 7-Eleven, Albertsons, BellRing Brands, Celsius Holdings, Circle K, Costco, Dollar General, Family Dollar, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Kroger, Simply Good Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s and Walmart. Data in this report include: Retailer share of spend among SNAP shoppers; annual federal SNAP spending by year. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research August 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how agentic AI is reshaping the digital workforce and unlocking powerful efficiencies for retail. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What is agentic AI, and how does it surpass generative AI in enabling a digital workforce? How can agentic AI transform retail operations and customer communication to deliver a first-mover advantage? What cost and ROI considerations should CEOs weigh when deciding whether to adopt agentic AI? Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Blue Yonder, Cimulate AI, Manhattan Associates, Salesforce and SAP. Data in this report include: comparison of GenAI and agentic AI capabilities; benefits of early vs. late adoption of agentic AI using the CORE Framework; a decision-making flowchart to assess agentic AI deployment potential. Discover more: Dive deeper into strategies for implementing agentic AI in retail in our Playbook report. Check out the analyst video that accompanies this research: AI Research Insights: Premium Subscriber Briefing Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesJune 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook
Deep DiveHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research August 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumer sentiment and home and home-improvement shopping trends are shifting amid economic uncertainty. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is economic sentiment trending across income groups, and what does it mean for spending power? Which retailers are gaining or losing share in the home and home-improvement categories What categories are consumers prioritizing in their recent home and DIY purchases? How should brands and retailers respond to growing consumer focus on price and convenience? What are Coresight’s forward-looking views on the home and home-improvement retail outlook for 2025? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment on household finances and the economy by income group; weekly and four-week rolling sentiment trends; home and home-improvement shopper penetration by retailer; home and home-improvement category purchase rates. Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons Companies, Amazon, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, eBay, Kohl’s, Kroger, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Target, The Home Depot, The TJX Companies, Tractor Supply Company and Walmart. Other relevant research: US Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last? Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black Friday
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain Technology Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services August 26, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how next-generation technologies are transforming retail supply chains in the face of global uncertainty. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is AI helping retailers gain real-time visibility across fragmented supply chain operations? What is Agentic AI, and how is it enabling automated, autonomous decision-making in supply chains? Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh, AutoScheduler.ai, Flexport, FourKites, Planet FWD and 50+ other retail-tech providers across categories, such as demand forecasting, ESG and warehousing. Data in this report include: US supply chain management software market size forecasts; illustrations of AI-powered circular supply chains; and examples of sourcing strategy shifts by major retailers. Other relevant research: All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and Value
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward Effect Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 25, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand what’s behind the latest slowdown in CPG e-commerce—and what it signals for future consumer demand. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What caused the deceleration in CPG e-commerce growth after the July spike? How did sales performance vary across food & beverages, health & beauty and general merchandise & homecare? Why did beauty outperform other nonfood categories despite broader discretionary weakness? What consumer behaviors are driving demand shifts in response to tariff concerns? What should we expect for CPG growth in the next period—and will pulled-forward demand create future softness? Data in this report include: e-commerce vs. in-store sales growth by department; category-level performance within food, beauty, and general merchandise; consumer sentiment on tariffs and shopping behavior. Find more research in our Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of Retail
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTech Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services August 25, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how generative AI, first-party data and stack simplification are reshaping marketing technology in retail. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which 50 companies are shaping the future of MarTech across six key technology segments? What is driving the projected $60.8 billion opportunity in the global retail MarTech market by 2026? How is generative AI transforming marketing creativity, automation, and personalization at scale? Why is first-party data becoming central to building trust and delivering high-performance campaigns? How are retailers responding to MarTech stack complexity and the need for integration? Companies mentioned in this report include: 50 global MarTech solution providers across data, content, personalization, automation, campaign optimization and media infrastructure. Data in this report include: Global retail MarTech market size and growth rate. Dive deeper into a subset of MarTech innovators in our forthcoming Innovator Matrix, which ranks MarTech vendors by market potential and level of innovation—this report publishes soon on stage.coresight.com. Discover more technology research in our Retail Technology Hub All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025US Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik Bhatia Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research August 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses key reasons why India is primed for a particularly blockbuster festive-sale season in 2025. Analyst Corner also highlights our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which covers consumer sentiment trends we are seeing in China and the US, based on data from our proprietary weekly surveys, including the factors that likely supported consumer confidence in China and the US ahead of expected new tariffs. Amazon Prime Day India 2025: Wrap-Up—Biggest-Ever Prime Day Spurs Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets’ Growth and Premium Buys Redefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and Manufacturers Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update See all our coverage of tariffs. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—InfographicConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAdapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales Outlook John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 22, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from our research. Discover selected data insights from Coresight Research. This week, the US retail outlook. Dive into the research behind these data points: August 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4% Other relevant research: The US Retail Sales Databank All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for Administration Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 22, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand the latest shifts in UK retail store networks as openings edge ahead of closures. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers contributed most to the increase in store closures this week—and why? Which brands are continuing to expand, despite a challenging retail environment? How do 2025 store openings and closures compare to 2024, and what are the key trends behind the year-over-year changes? Companies mentioned in this report include: Apricot, Bershka, Boyes, Clintons, EE, Furniture Village, Holland & Barrett, Morrisons, Primark, Søstrene Grene, The Sleep Haven, Uniqlo and Yours Clothing. Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24 Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 22, 2025 Reasons to ReadUncover which retailers are driving the surge in US store closures—and who’s still expanding. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers led this week’s spike in store closures and new openings across the US? How do 2025 store closure and opening trends compare to 2024—and what does the data reveal about retail health? Companies mentioned in this report include: Aspen Sound, Beyond Yoga, Car Toys, Crocs, CTX Operating Company, Daiso, H-E-B, Knix, LEGO, Rural King, Subdued, Tapestry, TNS and Wawa. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsMarch 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff Concerns
Event CoverageGlobal Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and Sustainability Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research August 21, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how India’s apparel and textile sector is leveraging AI, sustainability and market diversification to navigate global trade shocks and scale internationally. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other key questions: How are AI and data analytics transforming fashion design, sourcing and personalization to boost ROI and sustainability? What innovations are driving technology adoption and AI integration across India’s fashion sourcing ecosystems? How is Walmart’s Vriddhi program empowering MSMEs and expanding India’s export capabilities? In what ways is sustainability becoming a core growth driver and market access requirement for Indian apparel and textiles? How are Indian brands blending heritage with global quality standards to compete on the world stage? What consumer trends and retail strategies are reshaping manufacturing, supply chains and global market positioning? Companies mentioned in this report include: 23:23 Designs, Amazon, Anko Global, Bestseller India, Centric Brands, Flipkart, Grapevine Designs, Impulse International Pvt. Ltd., JCPenney, Jyoti Apparels, Lululemon Athletica, Masculino Latino, Milan Group India, Paragon Apparels, Rangsutra, Shein, Sourcenet Global, Walmart, We Go Fashions, Wildcraft, XYXX Apparels, Zalando and Zivame. Data in this report include: AI-driven personalization impacts on sales and returns; MSME training and onboarding metrics; global textile waste and cotton production shares; tariff impacts on export orders; e-commerce penetration and internet user data; sourcing growth rates post-FTA; Australian fashion market preferences and seasonal dynamics. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
InfographicRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research August 21, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Weekly US Consumer Sentiment Infographic series from Coresight Research provides a one-page data graphic on US consumers’ sentiment toward personal financial prospects and economic prospects. Data in this infographic are: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months—the latest six months of weekly trend data Selected callouts on key changes and data points Dive into the research behind this infographic: Sentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: The full US Consumer Survey Insights reports from which these graphics feature highlights The accompanying US Consumer Survey Databank All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationUS CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG Growth
Insight ReportAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4% Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research August 21, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how resilient retail sales are shaping up amid uncertainty around tariffs, inflation and consumer sentiment. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What retail sales growth is forecasted through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, and what are the key drivers behind the projections? How is the labor market, particularly labor force participation, influencing retail demand? In what ways are shifts in disposable income, savings and consumer sentiment impacting spending? What are the key upside and downside scenarios shaping the retail sector outlook for the second half of 2025? Data in this report include: US retail sales forecasts; model-predicted vs. actual retail growth; labor force, wage, and inflation metrics; consumer sentiment and disposable income trends; housing market data. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Other relevant research: Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. All our coverage of tariffs The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. Our Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series complements our survey reports with selected findings on consumers’ financial and economic expectations each week. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations
