Store TrackerUS and UK Store Closures Review 2020 and US Outlook 2021 Coresight Research January 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe review store closures and openings in the US and the UK for the full-year 2020. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year. We also present our projections of US store closures and openings in 2021. Coresight Research’s Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2021 year to date, filterable by sector and year. CONTENTS What’s the Story? US Store Closures: Apparel Stores Saw the Most Closures Apparel, Footwear and Accessories: Sector Breakdown Store Closures Across Other Sectors US Store Openings: Discount Stores Led in Store Openings Discount Stores: Sector Breakdown Store Openings Across Other Sectors UK Store Closures: Apparel Stores and Electronics Retailers Drove Store Closures UK Store Openings: Grocery Retailers Recorded the Most Openings US Outlook for 2021 Estimating 10,000 Closures in 2021 US Store Openings Could Reach 4,000 in 2021 What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Real Estate Firms Note on Methodology 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:June 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025US Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data Insights
Coresight Bites: Online US CPG Sales Growth Moderated in December 2020 Coresight Research January 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadClick the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of OpeningsConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to Know
Insight ReportThe US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with Disabilities Coresight Research January 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the following key topics: The adaptive consumer—disability types in the US by age range Retailers and brands in the adaptive space—a timeline of recent market entrants Recent innovations, including brand partnerships and community building Catalysts for market growth This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. This free report is a preview to our Think Tank: The US Adaptive Apparel Market. The Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as key for 2021 and beyond. We provide a definitive overview of each topic and its impact on retail. 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:Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—Infographic
Insight ReportDecember 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research January 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2020, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China, while the UK posted a marginal decline. We examine data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US, UK and China retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. 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:Sycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest Metrics
Coresight Bites: UK Retail Sales 2020—Strong Holiday Demand and E-Commerce Growth Coresight Research January 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadClick the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in E-Commerce: Alibaba vs. JD.com Coresight Research January 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadFor Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare China’s two largest e-commerce companies, Alibaba and JD.com. In this report, we discuss the companies’ evolving business models, investment strategies, and selected financial and operating metrics to provide insights into their next stages of growth. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Alibaba vs. JD.com: A Deep Dive Business Models Share of China’s E-Commerce Market Revenue Growth Profitability Internally Developed Technologies: Growth Drivers JD.com’s Logistics Development: In Detail Alibaba’s Logistics Development: In Detail New Retail Where Are the Two Companies Heading? What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers 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—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonSycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMH
Event CoverageNRF 2021 Day Six and Wrap-Up: New Opportunities in Health and Wellness; Growth in China’s Luxury Market Coresight Research January 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our five key insights from day six of the event, which focused on the stickiness of pandemic-driven consumer shopping behaviors, new opportunities in the health and wellness market and growth in China’s luxury market. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole. Read our insights from day one, day two, day three, day four and day five of NRF 2021. Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig also hosted a session on day four of NRF 2021 with location data analytics startup Placer.ai. Click here to read highlights from the session. Look out for our separate report presenting key takeaways from day six of the event. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Head-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sJCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and More
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Sales Growth Moderates to 58% in December Coresight Research January 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended December 27, 2020, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales, as well as online penetration rates in food and nonfood CPG Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping Rush
Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping Coresight Research January 26, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Trivver Leverages AR and VR To Boost Customer Engagement Coresight Research January 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile Trivver, an extended-reality marketing solutions provider that empowers retailers to create augmented- and virtual-reality advertisement campaigns and generate detailed insights into their effectiveness. Coresight Research collaborated with Trivver to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Trivver: In Detail What Problem Is the Company Solving? How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Business Case Studies Competitive Advantages Upcoming Developments What We Think 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—InfographicThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsRolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportHoliday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in December Coresight Research January 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe review UK retail sales and major retailers’ trading updates from the 2020 holiday period. This UK Retail Wrap-Up report can help to gauge the scale and shape of demand as we head further into 2021. We provide trading updates for a comprehensive list of UK retailers including ASOS, Dixons Carphone, M&S, Next, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, as well as a timeline of key events in the UK related to Covid-19. See also our US Retail Wrap-Up report. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters Holiday Retail Sales: In Detail December Downturn Home and Electronics See a Strong Peak Season Online Sales Jump 61% Retailers’ Trading Updates: In Detail Apparel and General Merchandise Grocery Remains Strong Omissions and Additions Major UK Retailers’ Holiday-Period Trading Updates: 2020 vs. 2019 What We Think Appendix: UK Covid-19 Timeline 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:July 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail FocusThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO Summit
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (Full Report) Coresight Research January 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s January 18 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Our tracker questions cover the following: What product categories respondents had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks Which retailers respondents had bought food and nonfood products from in the past two weeks What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas—and which types of places they are avoiding We also present findings and trend data on shoppers’ current shopping and online spending habits—including what they are buying more and less of than pre-pandemic. If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. Click here to view all of our weekly survey reports. CONTENTS What’s the Story? What Shoppers Are Buying and Which Retailers They Are Buying From What Consumers Bought In-Store and Online Retailers: Where Consumers Shopped What Shoppers Are Doing and Where They Are Going Visits to Food Service Locations Remain Low More Consumers Expect To Get a Haircut in the Next Two Weeks Eight in 10 Are Currently Avoiding Public Places Reviewing Trend Data in Current Purchasing Behavior What Consumers Are Currently Buying More Of and Less Of Two-Thirds Are Switching Spending Online What Consumers Are Currently Buying More Of Online What We Think Methodology 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:Agentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Personal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of Applications
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (Select Findings) Coresight Research January 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s January 18 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we discuss what consumers bought in-store and online and the avoidance rate of public places. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. We highlight selected findings from our weekly survey across three key topics: Consumers’ apparel purchases in-store and online Avoidance rates of shopping centers and shops in general Which retailers consumers purchased from for food and nonfood products Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on shoppers’ current online spending habits and the activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Click here to view all of our weekly survey reports. 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further Closures
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020 Coresight Research January 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail. This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Event CoverageNRF 2021 Day Five: Optimizing Customer Support and Rethinking the Physical Store Coresight Research January 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day five of the event, which focused on improving customer support in the age of digital shopping. Panelists also emphasized the importance of a strong, integrated cloud structure in driving innovation and agility. Read our insights from day one, day two, day three and day four of NRF 2021. Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig also hosted a session on day four of NRF 2021 with location data analytics startup Placer.ai. Click here to read highlights from the session. Look out for our separate report presenting key takeaways from day six of the event. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. CONTENTS NRF 2021 Day Five: 10 Key Insights Sally Beauty Leverages IBM Sterling To Remain Agile Salesforce Highlights the Importance of People and Tech in the New World of Retail For PVH Corp., Retail in 2020 Was Defined by a Focus on Meeting Consumer Needs Integrated Cloud Solutions Can Accelerate Innovation and Improve Agility The Store of the Future Will Emphasize Personalized, Purposeful Shopping Experiences Automation and Augmentation Can Reduce In-Store Friction Allbirds Takes a Holistic View of the Customer and Omnichannel Shopping Estée Lauder Leverages a Unified Cloud and AI to Improve Customer Support The “Now” Customer Dominates Retail Retailers Must Engage with Consumers on Their Own Terms 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over Year
