Insight ReportUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn the absence of US Census Bureau retail sales amid the federal government shutdown, we provide our new ML-driven estimates for monthly retail sales growth, for each of the 12 months from September 2025. This report provides a preview of our regular US Retail Sales Outlook report. Every month in that report, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators and analyze how they may impact retail sales in the coming months. In addition, our model provides proprietary retail sales projections for each of the next 12 months. 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:Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to Administration Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 2025 Reasons to ReadKeep updated on the latest trends in the UK retail sector, where the number of new store openings is still outpacing closures in 2025. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have been responsible for the rise in openings and closures this week, and what factors are influencing these decisions? How do the store openings and closures in 2025 compare to 2024, and what are the key trends driving the year‑on‑year changes? Companies mentioned in this report include: Fired Earth, HMV, Marks & Spencer, Miniso, Mountain Warehouse, New Look, Nrby, Søstrene Grene, The Fragrance Shop and Trailberg. Data in this report include: weekly totals of UK store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our US-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Sentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 7, 2025 Reasons to ReadFind out which retailers are driving the increase in US store closures in 2025 and which ones are still growing their presence.. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have been at the forefront of the most recent store closures and openings across the US? How do the trends in store closures and openings in 2025 compare to those in 2024, and what insights can be drawn from these patterns? Companies mentioned in this report include: Ahold Delhaize, American Signature Furniture, Bed Bath & Beyond Home, Cloudsteppers, Grocery Outlet , Haverty, Longines, Murphy USA, Pisen and Pop Mart. Data in this report include: weekly totals of US store closures and openings for 2025 and 2024; retailer-level breakdowns of announced versus confirmed closures/openings; total store counts by retailer; total US retail bankruptcies year to date. Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports, including our UK-focused series The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Corporate and Financial Developments Databank includes details of management changes, financial guidance updates, retail and tech layoffs and capital raised by major retail companies. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
InfographicHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data Graphic Coresight Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Weekly US Consumer Sentiment Infographic series from Coresight Research provides a one-page data graphic on US consumers’ sentiment toward personal financial prospects and economic prospects. Data in this infographic are: US consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation over the next 12 months—the latest six months of weekly trend data Selected callouts on key changes and data points Other relevant research: The full US Consumer Survey Insights reports from which these graphics feature highlights The accompanying US Consumer Survey Databank All Weekly US Consumer Sentiment infographics (The series launched in early March 2025.) Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store Openings
Insight ReportKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery Efficiency Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadRead this report to discover answers to these questions: AI Innovation: Discover how Kroger is integrating AI to improve shopping and meal planning. Speedy Delivery: Learn about Kroger’s new Express Delivery service offering groceries in 30 minutes. Multi-Platform Approach: See how Kroger is diversifying with delivery partners like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Competitive Strategy: Understand the competitive dynamics in the grocery and delivery sectors. Tech Opportunities: Explore how technology vendors can tap into the growing demand for AI and logistics solutions. 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: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav PitaliyaFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic Reach
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square Feet Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 6, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn October 2025, announced store closures by Rite Aid, Ace Hardware takes total closed retail space over 143 million square feet, Coresight Research calculates. Dive into US retailers’ latest store closure and opening announcements, as well as the square-footage impacts of these developments, with our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series. In this report, we offer insights into announced developments as of October 31, 2025. Data in this report are: Year-to-date (YTD) US store closures and openings estimates for 2025 and 2024, by retailer—total number of store closures/openings and their square-footage impact US announced store closures and openings: week-by-week data for 2025 versus the comparable period in 2024 US retail bankruptcies, 2025 vs. 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Ace Hardware Corporation, Amazon Fresh, Bass Pro Shops, Carter’s, Daiso, H Mart, Hermès, Hobby Lobby, Jack & Jones, Kwik Trip, LEGO, Lululemon Athletica, Meijer, Metro Mattress, New Rite Aid, Ross Stores, Sephora, Tractor Supply Company, The Children’s Place, The Fresh Market, Toys “R” Us, Walmart and Whole Foods Market. Other relevant research: View our full collection of store tracker reports, covering the UK, the US and Canada. The Coresight Research 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:1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain AdjustmentsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicTariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Insight ReportCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research November 5, 2025 Reasons to ReadRead this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Why are demand forecasting, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction now inseparable in retail performance? What makes intelligent inventory a critical step beyond spreadsheets and instinct-based planning? Who are the key players in the intelligent inventory ecosystem, and how do their solutions differ by specialization? Data in this research report include: A recent Coresight Research consumer survey on the primary reasons that consumers left a store without making a purchase during the past six months. Companies mentioned in this report include: Invent.ai, RELEX Solutions, Simbe Robotics and Zebra Technologies. Other relevant research: The Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory Excellence Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth 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:High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyUS CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG GrowthHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact Fades
InfographicSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst November 5, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US beauty sector in this graphic. Head to our US Consumer Survey Insights Databank for the full selection of data from our quarterly sector surveys. Find our full selection of US Consumer Survey Insights reports and data graphics 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:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailMarch 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff Concerns
Insight ReportHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday Spending John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research November 5, 2025 Reasons to Read1. SNAP Payments Will Be Partially Paid Following the November 1 Impasse Learn how the government’s response to the November 1 deadline impasse will affect millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. Understand the temporary measure of tapping $4.65 billion in contingency funds, ensuring partial payments are made to those relying on food assistance. Stay informed on the potential long-term consequences for the program and recipients. 2. Other Federal Programs and Workers Are Also Greatly Affected Discover how the government shutdown impacts not just federal workers, but other crucial programs like WIC and Head Start. Gain insight into the financial struggles faced by federal employees, with over a million workers either furloughed or working without pay. Get an update on the uncertain future of military pay, and how it could affect personnel going into mid-November. 3. These Cuts Could Have a Big Impact on Holiday Spending Understand how cuts to federal programs and unpaid wages could lead to a significant slowdown in consumer spending during the holiday season. Learn how shoppers, forced to prioritize basic needs over discretionary purchases, could reshape retail sales in the crucial months of November and December. See how the intersection of government worker disruptions and reduced SNAP payments could create broader economic challenges. Data in this research report include: The size and budget information of SNAP, government furloughed and unpaid employees and other government-funded programs. Other relevant research: CEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy? 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 and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025
Deep DiveHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five Retailers Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how tariffs and inflation-driven shifts in sentiment and behavior are shaping the early weeks of the 2025 holiday shopping season. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: What early signals are we seeing in holiday shopping behaviors and which retailers are winning early-season share? Where are consumers shopping for holiday products and how are discount and convenience players performing? What product categories are leading early holiday purchases, and what role is inflation playing in consumer choices? Data in this research report include: Holiday purchase rates; top retailers for holiday shopping and holiday categories. Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons Companies, Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Family Dollar, Five Below, Gamestop, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Kroger, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Old Navy, Ross Stores, Sam’s Cub, Sephora, Target, Temu, The TJX Companies, Ulta and Walmart. Other relevant research: US Holiday 2025: Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social To Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Deep DiveFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how US consumers are reacting to shifting economic conditions, inflation pressures and tariffs as the holiday season approaches. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance. To what extent are shoppers still concerned about tariffs and how are those concerns reshaping spending habits? Which categories are seeing pull-forward demand and where might retailers expect softness later in the year? How entrenched is trading down and what specific inflation-related behaviors are dominating in food and nonfood purchases? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time, consumer tariff concerns and behavioral responses; shopping changes due to inflation; and retailer and category-level shopping data. Companies mentioned in this report include/are: Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Companies, Aldi, Amazon, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, eBay, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Temu, TJX Companies and Walmart. Other relevant research: 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:The Next Frontier of CommerceHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. ChinaApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DivePlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research November 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how agentic AI is accelerating the next retail revolution—and what CORE 3.0 means for your business. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How will retailers catalyze innovation by coordinating across agents, systems, and humans? In what ways can agentic commerce orchestrate self-adjusting systems to respond to shifting trends and consumer behaviors? How are shopping agents set to reshape supply chains and enable customer-to-manufacturer (C2M) models? What does it mean for AI to “embody” every retail surface, system, and signal—and how will this create immersive, predictive retail experiences? Data in this research report include/are: Retail sector AI adoption rates; GenAI ROI commentary from 2Q25 earnings; AI-driven productivity projections; private label vs. name brand sales growth; agentic commerce frameworks; beauty sector conversion layers; AI disruption across supply chains. Companies mentioned in this report include/are: Albertsons, Anne Klein, Best Buy, Criteo, DOUGLAS, Estée Lauder, Gap, Home Depot, Lululemon, LVMH, Nike, Procter & Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Relex, Spangle.ai, Target, Under Armour, Unice, Walmart, Williams-Sonoma, Zebra Technologies. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by T-Mobile US, Inc. 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:Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI RevolutionEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 Update
InfographicHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research November 3, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Holiday Bites series for 2025 spotlights proprietary survey data and analysis for the end-of-year holiday season. This series covers US consumer expectations for holiday spending, the shape and scale of demand and trends in shopper behavior during the holidays. In this graphic, we highlight expectations related to resale. Discover US consumers’ plans for secondhand shopping and selling—in total and broken down by gender and age. Data in this research report include: Secondhand shopping and resale data for holiday season. Other relevant research: US Holiday 2025: Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social To Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. All Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail, including more Holiday Bites graphics 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:Tariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All Stores
Insight ReportInnovator Matrix: Retail Media Abhinav Tagore, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services November 3, 2025 Reasons to ReadRead this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which companies are challenging the status quo in retail media with strong market positions and growing innovation? What defines the most promising emerging players in the retail media space? Who are the future leaders poised to dominate the retail media market, and what sets them apart? Which companies are disrupting the space with breakthrough technologies and bold strategies? How do the leading companies rank in terms of market potential and level of innovation? Companies mentioned in this report include: Bluecore, Firework, Kevel, Koddi, MikMak, Pacvue, Skai, Swiftly, Topsort and Treasure Data. Data in this report include: Global retail media market size and growth forecasts; Coresight’s Innovator Matrix comparing level of innovation and market potential; company profiles including funding, technology stack, and retail media capabilities. Other relevant research: Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media 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: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And OpeningsEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 2, 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. Shoplifting continues to rise in the UK. See how UK retailers are responding with ever-more technologies, devices and barriers to prevent theft—and what this means for friction in the shopper journey. Other relevant research: Read previous Analyst Corner Our Retail Crime and Shrink report series. Our deep dive on loss-prevention technology. 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:US Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All Stores
