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Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US.

This week, we highlight store developments by Alo Yoga, Barnes & Noble, Sheetz, Sundance and more. We also cover reports that Claire’s is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for its US operations.

This report presents data up through week 30 of 2025, ended July 21, 2025.

Data in this research report include:

  • Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US—2025 vs. 2024
  • Major US store closures and openings—2025 and 2024
  • Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024

Companies mentioned in this report include: Alo Yoga, Barnes & Noble, Claire’s, Daiso, Food City, H-E-B, Lidl, Sheetz, Sundance, Tokyo Central and Von Maur

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The Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographic series from Coresight Research takes a regular temperature check on US consumer sentiment in the context of shifts in the macroeconomic landscape.

Data in this infographic are proprietary survey findings on:

  • US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months
  • Sentiment trends by income (selected insights)

Dive into the research behind this infographic: Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

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Uncover how China’s retail landscape is transforming midyear under the forces of stimulus, AI and shifting consumer priorities.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How have stimulus packages influenced retail sales and consumer sentiment in China so far in 2025?
  • What role are storytelling and immersive experiences playing in reshaping physical retail?
  • How is AI evolving from a backend tool to a front-facing retail experience for consumers?
  • In what ways is the traditional festival-led shopping journey giving way to more diversified and gamified retail interactions?
  • What is the “pingti” trend and how is it redefining value and brand preferences among young Chinese consumers?
  • How are brands and developers capitalizing on tech-driven, experience-focused store concepts in physical retail?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Bottega Veneta (Kering), Pinduoduo and Zara (Inditex)

Data in this report include: macroeconomic performance and retail sales growth; analysis of AI use cases in consumer-facing retail; examples of new store concepts and experiential retail activations.

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Uncover the surprising shifts redefining India’s retail landscape in 2025—and what’s coming next.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How is quick commerce expanding into smaller cities, what challenges are emerging as it grows beyond metros and how are legacy players like Reliance disrupting the space?
  • How are India’s kirana stores digitally evolving in response to quick-commerce pressures?
  • Where are retailers and mall developers focusing their expansion—and what’s driving the boom in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities?
  • What is powering India’s luxury retail surge—and how are global brands investing in this fast-growing market?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Blinkit, Chanel, DLF Retail, DMart, Eli Lilly, Flipkart, H&M, ITC, Jacadi Paris, Jiomart, Maje, Myntra, Novo Nordisk, Qlocktwo, Reliance Retail, Shein, Snitch, Swiggy, Urbanic, Walmart, Yoga Bar, Zepto and Zudio.

Data in this report include: Quick-commerce expansion and profitability metrics; retail leasing activity and mall development in Tier 2/3 cities; GenAI deployment use cases; luxury retail growth forecasts; and consumer demand shifts linked to weight-loss drugs and wellness retail trends.

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Understand 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.

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  • 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.
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Discover the six trends reshaping US retail at midyear 2025—from AI breakthroughs to regulatory shifts transforming marketplaces.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • How are convenience, pet, and discount retailers driving revenue through retail media networks and retail-as-a-service?
  • Why are domestic e-commerce marketplaces scaling while Shein and Temu face mounting pressure from regulatory change?
  • What’s behind the surge in adoption of in-store technologies like AI-powered carts and checkout systems?
  • How are retailers embedding Generative AI into everything from pricing engines to loyalty programs?
  • In what ways are GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro driving major shifts in consumer demand for food and fashion?

Data in this report include: US retail media advertising revenue and growth; retailer adoption levels of in-store technologies; GenAI use cases and investment outcomes; e-commerce marketplace expansion plans.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, CookUnity, Danone (Oikos), Instacart, Kroger, Lowe’s, Lululemon, Nestlé, Salesforce, Schnucks, Shein, Target, Temu, Ulta Beauty, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Wayfair, Wesco.

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Understand how US consumer sentiment and e-commerce behaviors are evolving amid economic uncertainty and digital competition.

Read this report to uncover answers to these and other questions:

  • How is financial and economic sentiment shifting across income groups, and what’s driving these changes?
  • What does the latest data reveal about Amazon’s dominance—and Walmart’s momentum—in online retail?
  • Which product categories are gaining or losing share in online shopping, and what does that say about consumer priorities?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, eBay, Kroger, Shein, Temu, The TJX Companies and Walmart.

Data in this report include: consumer sentiment by income group; online shopper penetration by retailer and category; e-commerce trends including purchase rates and retailer popularity.

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Explore proprietary Coresight Research survey data to discover the categories and apparel brands and retailers that are set to take the lead during this year’s US back-to-school (BTS) season in the third report in our US Back to School 2025 series.

Proprietary survey data in this research report include:

  • The top categories 2025 BTS shoppers expect to shop
  • 2025 BTS shoppers’ spending expectation, by category, school level and income level
  • The top apparel brands the BTS 2025 shoppers expect to buy from
  • Apparel and fashion trends the 2025 BTS shoppers are most excited about

Companies mentioned in this report include/are: Adidas, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gap, H&M, Levi Strauss, NIKE, Target, Under Armour, Walmart, Zara

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Understand how store closures and openings are reshaping the US retail landscape in a turbulent 2025.

This infographic showcases US store closures and openings data so far in 2025, and how those impact our predictions for the rest of the year: Will US retail close 15,000 stores in 2025 amid tariff turbulence?

This infographic accompanies our report US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?

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Understand how store closures and openings are reshaping the US retail landscape in a turbulent 2025.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

  • What is the projected full-year outlook for US retail store closures and openings based on midyear trends? Is US retail on course for 15,000 store closures?
  • How are store sizes, sector dynamics and location types influencing midyear closure and opening activity?
  • Which retail sectors and retailers are driving the highest number of closures and openings—and why?
  • How are bankruptcies impacting the retail real estate market, and which companies are leading the closure charts?

Data in this report include: Updated estimates for 2025 store closures and openings; store closure and opening counts by sector and retailer; square footage analysis of closures and openings; confirmed vs. planned store activity; and breakdowns by location type.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ace Hardware, Aldi, Big Lots, Burlington Stores, CVS Health, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Forever 21, Joann, Macy’s, Ollie’s, Party City, Rite Aid, Sprouts Farmers Market, The TJX Companies, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens and more.

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Welcome 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, Sujeet Naik, Analyst, discusses the US grocery real estate market, which is becoming increasingly polarized—while value-focused and specialty grocers are seeing footprint growth, traditional grocers are witnessing stagnating or contracting store footprints.

  • For a more in-depth look at grocery retailers’ expanding and contracting footprints, keep an eye out for our upcoming report on the US grocery real estate market, detailing key dynamics and trends.

Analyst Corner also highlights our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Albertsons, Kroger, Lidl, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s

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Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US.

This week, we highlight store developments by Homeland, LEGO, Save A Lot, Toys“R”Us, True Religion, and more.

This report presents data through week 29 of 2025, ended July 18, 2025.

Data in this research report include:

  • Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US—2025 vs. 2024
  • Major US store closures and openings—2025 and 2024
  • Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024

Companies mentioned in this report include: Chevignon, Homeland, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, LEGO, Save A Lot, Toys“R”Us, True Religion

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Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store closures by Crocs, New Look, Ralph Lauren, The White Company and more.

This report presents data up to week 29 of 2025, ended July 18, 2025.

Data in this research report include:

  • Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the UK—2025 vs. 2024
  • Major UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024

Companies mentioned in this report include: Crocs, The Entertainer, Frasers Group, Kopernik, New Look, Oliver Bonas, Ralph Lauren and The White Company

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Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in June 2025, in total and by sector.

Data in this research report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), June 2024–June 2025
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, May and June 2025

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