Insight ReportMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand Engagement Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 14, 2025 Reasons to ReadMusic festivals in the US have evolved into significant cultural and commercial events. What opportunities do they present for brands and retailers, and what strategies can brands employ to engage with festivalgoers and drive spending? In this report, we analyze festivalgoers’ 2025 plans and discuss examples of brand activations at musical festivals to highlight four key ways that retail companies can create immersive experiences that resonate with festival audiences. Data in this research report include: Foot traffic at the Lollapalooza music festival, 2019–2024 Proprietary US consumer survey findings—number of music festivals that festivalgoers plan to attend this year, brand engagement plans, expected spending at and after music festivals, likelihood of recommending a brand due to festival participation Companies mentioned in this report include: American Apparel, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Poosh, Red Bull, Tide (Procter & Gamble), Ulta Beauty Other relevant research: More reports on festivals/holidays and retail management 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: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail FocusAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John Mercer
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John Harmon John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 13, 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, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses technology-focused highlights from the recent Shoptalk Spring 2025 conference, covering AI (artificial intelligence), GenAI (generative AI) and retail media. We also highlight 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: Google, Meta, Postscript Other relevant research: Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Read all our coverage of the event here. More reports on AI in retail Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the building blocks of agentic AI. 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:Singles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada Stores
Insight ReportUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term Positioning Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn April 2, 2025, the US government unveiled sweeping, reciprocal tariffs, targeting imports from dozens of countries. While the government has since announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, we expect rising trade barriers and tariff policies to reshape the global retail landscape, forcing retailers and brand owners to rethink their supply chains and competitive strategies. In this report, Coresight Research offers forward-looking analysis of the evolving trade landscape, providing a three-step action plan to help industry players safeguard margins, preserve agility and seize strategic advantage in the current tariff-impacted environment. Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Burberry, Costco, Dollar Tree, Lululemon Athletica, NIKE, Target, The TJX Companies, Walmart Other relevant research: What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 All our coverage of tariffs 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 ChangeUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
InfographicWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—Infographic Coresight Research April 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe 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 our latest proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months How did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the US impact consumer sentiment? Our latest update offers a preview of surprising findings from our April 7 survey. Dive into the full research report behind this infographic: Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: All our coverage of tariffs All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst April 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store opening and closure announcements by Amazon, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Frasers Group and T.M.Lewin, among others. This report presents data up to week 15 of 2025, ended April 11, 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: Amazon, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, The Fragrance Shop, Frasers Group, T.M.Lewin Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports 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 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-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey InsightsFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav Pitaliya
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 15: US CPG Latest John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 15 of 2025. This week, we focus on recent CPG (consumer packaged goods) sales performance in the US, covering e-commerce, beauty and health products. This graphic draws on data from the latest report in the monthly US CPG Sales Tracker series, which we produce in partnership with Circana. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: US CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution Other relevant research: Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles The Market Sizes Databank offers an overview of key retail market or sector sizes, including Coresight Research projections for future years. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst April 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store closure plan announced by Guess?. Non-store-closure news includes Guess? appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. This report presents data up to week 15 of 2025, ended April 11, 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: Birkenstock, Daiso, GNC, Guess?, Kroger, RH, Stiiizy, Trader Joe’s Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports 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 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:The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified CommerceAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping Agent
Event PresentationFreeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff Turmoil John Carroll, Interim Head of Advisory April 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadTariff changes are creating real challenges for retailers across categories—but with the right strategy, businesses can stay ahead rather than fall behind. Coresight Research held a webinar on April 10, 2025, focused on what to watch, what to avoid, and what to do now to protect performance in 2025 and beyond. Dive into this presentation from the event to uncover practical insights to help you make smarter decisions in a rapidly changing trade environment. Our insights cover consumer sentiment, what retailer CEOs are saying about tariff turmoil, and what “freeze,” “flight,” and “fight” strategies in response to tariffs look like (and their respective risks). The session was led by our Advisory Services team, who partner with retailers to navigate disruption through clear, data-backed strategies. In the webinar, we covered: Responding with intention–How thoughtful, timely actions can turn trade disruption into opportunity. Understanding the impact–What new tariffs mean for retail and how they’re likely to evolve. Taking action–Strategic and tactical guidance to help safeguard margins and build resilience. Featured speakers included: Max Kahn, President of Coresight Research John Carroll, Interim Head of Advisory at Coresight Research Anna Beller, Director of Special Projects at Coresight Research Scott Curtiss, Head of Field Presales at RELEX Solutions Paul Rosengard, Senior Advisor at WHP Global Data covered in this presentation include: Proprietary US consumer survey data—expectations for personal finances and the economy over the next 12 months; inflation-combating strategies; impacts of stock market volatility on spending Related research: Watch the on-demand webinar replay here. Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 All our coverage of tariffs Learn more about our Advisory Services here. 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: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended March 23, 2025. Data in this research report include: CPG sales growth—e-commerce, in-store and in total E-commerce and total CPG sales growth by category type Food & beverages department breakdown by category: e-commerce and total sales growth Nonfood department breakdown by category: e-commerce and total sales growth Other relevant research: More reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles 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:Lower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile Times4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMH
InfographicSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—Infographic Coresight Research April 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe 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 our latest proprietary survey findings on: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months Selected data on trends by household income This week, we highlight continued steadiness in financial and economic expectations ahead of the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs. The latest data in this infographic are from our survey conducted on March 31, 2025. Dive into the research behind this infographic: Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Other relevant research: Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy? All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) 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 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening Plans
Infographic4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—Infographic Coresight Research Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadExplore which companies beat their consumer expectations and which missed consensus expectations during the 4Q24 (fourth quarter of 2024) earnings season with this infographic, covering more than 90 of the companies on the Coresight 100, our focus list of retailers and brand owners. Dive into the research report behind this infographic: 4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This Quarter Companies mentioned in this infographic include: Alibaba, Amazon, Best Buy, CVS Health, Carrefour, Chewy, Costco Wholesale, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Foot Locker, Gap, Inc., The Home Depot, JD.com, Kohl’s, Kroger, Lowe’s, Lululemon Athletica, Macy’s, Petco, Ross Stores, Skechers, Target, The TJX Companies, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart Other relevant research: Explore all our Earnings Insights reports, including quarterly wrap-ups. 4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains Unchanged The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025 The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates and capital raised by major retail companies. Appendix Appendix Figure 1. 4Q24: Selected Retail Companies’ Performance Against Revenue Expectations, Tabulated Missed Revenue Expectations In Line with Revenue Expectations Beat Revenue Expectations Apparel and Footwear Columbia Sportswear; Crocs, Inc.; Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Adidas AG; Birkenstock Holdings; Deckers Outdoor Corporation; Levi Strauss & Co.; NIKE, Inc.; Ralph Lauren Corporation; Under Armour, Inc.; VF Corporation Beauty Bath & Body Works; Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft; Coty; Estée Lauder Companies; Ulta Beauty L’Oréal S.A Consumer Packaged Goods Mondelēz International; PepsiCo Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc; Unilever PLC Clorox Company; Coca-Cola Company; Colgate-Palmolive; Danone S.A.; Haleon Plc; Nestlé S.A.; Procter & Gamble Department Stores Kohl’s Corporation; Macy’s Discount Stores Five Below Dollar General; Dollar Tree Drugstores CVS Health; Walgreens Boots Alliance E-Commerce eBay Inc. Alibaba; Amazon.com; Coupang, Inc.; JD.com; MercadoLibre, Inc.; PDD Holdings; Zalando SE Electronics Best Buy Co. Food and Grocery Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.; Kroger; Woolworths Group Limited Albertsons Companies; Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Coles Group Limited; Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Home and Home-Improvement Floor & Decor; Tractor Supply Company The Home Depot; Lowe’s Companies; Wayfair; Williams-Sonoma Luxury Moncler Group Hermès International; Kering SA; LVMH Moët Hennessy; Prada S.p.A.; Tapestry Mass Merchandisers Target Corporation; Walmart Petcare Petco Health and Wellness Company Chewy, Inc. Specialty Apparel Foot Locker; Ross Stores Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.; Lululemon Athletica; Urban Outfitters Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; Aritzia; Burlington Stores; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.; Gap, Inc.; The TJX Companies Warehouse Clubs Costco Wholesale BJ’s Wholesale Club Latest company results: We term the period under review “4Q24,” which ended around January 31, 2025, for most covered companies (although how quarters are characterized can vary by company) Note: Beating or meeting estimates does not necessarily indicate positive results, especially as retailers navigate inflationary pressures and still-high interest rates Source: Company reports/Coresight Research This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this free report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Readers without a premium subscription can access this report with a free registration. Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, The Gap Inc., Uniqlo Other relevant research: What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update Our upcoming webinar, Fight, Flight or Freeze? The Big Mistakes Retailers Must Avoid During Tariff Turmoil Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 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:Stretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicUS Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference
Event PresentationThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder April 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn April 9, 2025, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented on US consumer sentiment at the NARG (North American Research Group, ICSC) 2025 Spring Meeting. Read the full presentation to discover Coresight Research survey findings that reveal the impacts of stock market volatility and tariffs on consumer spending and economic optimism. Other relevant research: All our coverage of tariffs All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and Inflation
Event CoverageShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025, which took place March 25–27, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The event attracted more than 10,000 attendees and featured more than 225 speakers and 900 retail technology and solution providers. We present our top insights from Shoptalk Spring 2025, centered around five key themes, from unified commerce and customer-centricity to retail media and advanced retail technologies. Other relevant research: See our daily coverage of Shoptalk Spring 2025 and catch up on insights from previous Shoptalk events here. Retail 2025: What Will Redefine US Retail?—Coresight Research Predictions Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution 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:February 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Deep DiveWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadHow are new US tariffs—and other countries’ potential retaliation and responses—disrupting the US retail sector and broader economic landscape? In this report, we dive into the latest on tariffs and their impacts. Drawing on proprietary data and industry interviews, this report explores: Economic disruption—Forecasts show potential ripple effects through retail and the broader economy, including a projected spike in consumer prices and heightened risk of recession. Consumer sentiment and behavior shifts—US consumers fear economic repercussions and are adjusting spending as a result. Retailer reactions—From multinational apparel brands to off-price powerhouses, discover how major players are responding, such as by reallocating sourcing, accelerating inventory strategies and leveraging diversified supply chains. Strategic opportunities—While many retailers brace for margin compression, others—such as secondhand platforms and domestic manufacturers—stand to benefit from shifts in consumer behavior and sourcing dynamics. Data in this research report include US consumer survey data from Coresight Research: The impact that consumers expect tariffs to have on them personally and on the economy Concerns around new US tariffs and perceived benefits of tariffs Changes in consumer behavior to avoid the effects of new tariffs Expectations for the economy and personal finances over the next 12 months Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dollar Tree, eBay, Kroger, NIKE, Skechers, The TJX Companies, VF Corporation Other relevant research: This report updates our previous insights published in February 2025: New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits. Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 Webinar replay—Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail Success All our coverage of tariffs 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:Global Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store EnergyIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalHoliday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping Rush
