Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 48: Guitar Center Files for Bankruptcy Coresight Research November 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK year to date in 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Foot Locker, Home Depot, Hibbett Sports, L brands and Lowe’s in the US and Clarks, Jaeger and Peacocks in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Trackers. Complementing our weekly Tracker report, the Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. 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:CEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikSentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveSingles’ Day 2020 Ebook: Analyzing Product, Marketing and Channel Strategies Coresight Research November 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn Coresight Research’s Singles’ Day 2020 Ebook, we offer a thematic discussion of the key strategies employed by brand and retailers around the world to drive sales during the shopping extravaganza in November 2020. This ebook covers the following Singles’ Day topics: New products Marketing campaigns New entrants New Retail strategies Our separate reports on these topics can be accessed by clicking the links above. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2020, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025CEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence
Holiday Bites: How Do Holiday Shipping Surcharges Vary Across Service Providers? Coresight Research November 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Holiday Bites series features bitesize information on the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2020 holiday season. Click here to see more Holiday Bites as well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:February 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead Declines
Insight ReportReshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #7—Data-Oriented and AI-Integrated CRM Solutions Coresight Research November 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss key trends in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in the retail industry and what software solutions CRM providers are offering. This report considers the following topics: The types of CRM offerings with a specific application to the retail industry, including operational, analytical and collaborative solutions An overview of the global CRM market, including market revenue share from leading CRM providers such as Microsoft and Salesforce CRM solutions offered by the five leading vendors in the market Three key trends in CRM solutions, including social media data integration, artificial intelligence (AI) and niche service offerings, with features from providers Aptos, Endear and retailCRM Implications for brands, retailers and technology companies Click here to read our AI in Retail report on how the technology is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. Read previous reports in our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series for more information on last-mile delivery, technologies fueling sales growth, and smarter and greener warehousing. 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: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresAWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon
Insight ReportOctober 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research November 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in October 2020, we saw very strong retail sales growth in the US, while the UK maintained growth momentum and China reported a positive increase in retail sales for the third consecutive month. 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 and UK 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth Cycle
Insight ReportThe 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2021–22: Your Guide to the Retail Year Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022. The calendar is used by many US retailers; it ensures comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a “4 weeks-5 weeks-4 weeks” format. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to 2020–21. 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 Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail Landscape
Market Navigators/Market OutlookThe US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we look at the US athleisure market—including sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for sports or casualwear purposes. We discuss the following key topics: Market size, including sales performance and year-over-year growth Key market drivers, such as casualization and millennial spending power Athleisure market trends—including integration by traditional retailers Product offerings from retailers, featuring pure plays Athleta and Lululemon and traditional sportswear brands Adidas and NIKE Implications for brands and retailers Click here to read about key trends in the US denim market. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlooks and Post-Crisis Outlooks for other retail sectors. 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 Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeNextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores
Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba Invests in Hypermarket Chain Sun Art and Luxury E-Commerce Platform Farfetch Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of a monthly series in which we discuss developments in China under the banner of “New Retail.” We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Alibaba’s investment to increase its stake in domestic hypermarket Sun Art Retail to become the controlling shareholder and JD.com’s partnership with Kuaishou to host a 200-hour livestreaming session for Singles’ Day from November 1 to 9. We also explore Alibaba’s plans with Richemont to each invest $300 million in luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail Briefing series, which discusses Alibaba’s investment planned investment in travel retailer Dufry to capture sales from China’s growing domestic duty-free market. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsBlack Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
Deep DiveRetailTech: Supply Chain Software—Shaking Off the Chains of the Past Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadSupply chain software was already becoming an essential tool to manage complex, data-fueled retail prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, but the pandemic has further underscored the need for retailers to have flexible, adaptable supply chains. In this report, we explore the modern supply chain and the software providers that are helping retailers ensure supply chain flexibility and resilience. We discuss the following key topics: The unidirectional supply chain of the past Product and information flow in a modern, technology-empowered supply chain Supporting supply chain technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing Supply chain software functionality across the three areas of planning, logistics and operations Industry themes and expected growth of the global supply chain software market We profile the leading global companies that provide software tools for supply chain management, across three categories: Global software and ERP vendors—including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP Independent ERP and supply chain software vendors—including Blue Yonder, Infor and SPS Commerce Innovators—including Package.ai, Project Verte and Supply Vision This report is part of Coresight Research’s RetailTech series, in which we discuss leading retail technology companies and the products they offer. Click here to read the previous report in this series, which explores the sources of retail loss and the technologies that can be used to help retailers identify and prevent loss. 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 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival Spending
Insight ReportInsights from China: Exploring Alibaba’s Success in China’s Grocery Market—Innovation at Freshippo Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs part of our Insights from China series, we explore the success of Freshippo, Alibaba’s grocery chain, considering the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic this year. In this report, we explore Freshippo’s innovative strategies across three key areas: New store formats Differentiated product offerings—with a focus on private label Integration of technology and data—including blockchain, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things Click here to read the previous report in our Insights from China series, which explores how brands can leverage Chinese social commerce platform Little Red Book to raise brand awareness. 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:4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—Infographic
Three Things You Need To Know: US Survey Update—Product Returns amid the Pandemic Coresight Research November 24, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update—Product Returns amid the Pandemic. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Rolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays: #9—Warmer Weather Expected for the Thanksgiving-Black Friday Holiday Weekend Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season. In this report, we explore how the weather this holiday season will affect consumer demand in US retail. We discuss the following key topics: The significance of weather analytics in demand forecasting, as well as inventory and assortment optimization A comparison of the weather forecasts for November and December this year compared to last year, including implications for retailers The impact of the forecast for November (including the weekend of Thanksgiving and Black Friday) on weather-driven demand Expected weather-driven demand for selected items, such as cold-weather apparel and hot foods, across specific US locations The implications of the forecast for December on demand for weather-related items Click here to read the previous report in the 12 Weeks of Holidays series, which explores how US beauty brands and retailers are preparing for the holiday shopping season. Click here to read all Coresight Research coverage of US holiday 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market
Question of the WeekWhat Key Strategies Did New Entrants Adopt for Singles’ Day 2020? Coresight Research November 23, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Key Strategies Did New Entrants Adopt for Singles’ Day 2020? During Singles’ Day 2020, we observed new entrants to the shopping festival adopt a number of strategies for China market entry or expansion, across different sectors. These include exclusive product launches, 3D online experiences and a focus on telling brand stories. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookData and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC
Insight ReportOctober 2020 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 8% Ahead of Second Lockdown Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadOctober was the sixth consecutive month of growth momentum in UK retail sales, supported by strength at health and beauty retailers and in the DIY and hardware sector. We review the monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector: We chart the trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months. We show value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months. We discuss growth in online retail sales, by major sector. We present a Covid-19 lockdown timeline. With England having entered a second Covid-19 lockdown on November 5, we expect the strong growth momentum of UK retail sales to come to an end. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of monthly 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:US Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintSentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 3Q20, Week 3: Off-Pricers See Strong Improvement, but Department Stores Remain Badly Hit; Sales Surge in Home Improvement Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis: Management commentary on demand trends in the third quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights The strength of e-commerce The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 22, namely BJ’s Wholesale Club, Home Depot, Kohl’s, L Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, The TJX Companies and Walmart.. Read the Earnings Insight 3Q20, Week 2 report here. Click here to read our wrap-up report for second-quarter 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresChinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted SpendingInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand
