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:Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Analyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadStay up to date on the latest changes in the UK retail store landscape, where new store openings continue to outpace closures in 2025. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have driven the increases in openings and closures this week, and what’s behind these moves? Which brands are still growing their store networks despite challenging retail environment? How do store openings and closures in 2025 compare with 2024, and what are the main trends driving the year-on-year shifts? Companies mentioned in this report include: Aroma Zone, Ann’s Cottage, Dinny Hall, Jollyes, Kenji, Lazy Jacks, ME+EM, Miniso, Pavers, Peacocks, Shoe Zone, Søstrene Grene, The Entertainer and The Original Factory Shop. 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:Innovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster ProcurementFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover which retailers are behind the rise in US store closures in 2025—and which ones have continued to expand. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers led the latest closures and openings across the US? How do store closure and opening trends in 2025 compare with those in 2024, and what do these findings indicate? Companies mentioned in this report include: Annie’s Ibiza, Bass Pro Shops, Carter’s Inc., Daiso, H Mart, Hestra, Hitchcock’s Markets, Hobby Lobby, New Balance, Tori Richard and Tractor Supply Company. 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:CEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead Summit
InfographicSector Focus: Department Stores—Data Graphic Aditya Kaushik, Analyst October 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US department store 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:Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—Infographic
Insight Report2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-Up Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research October 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadUncover how retailers are navigating tariff risks, inventory divergence and digital transformation. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How are retailers like Ulta, Bath & Body Works, and Kohl’s adopting diverging inventory strategies in response to uneven demand and tariff pressures? In what ways are tariff-driven cost timing and accounting methods distorting reported margins at companies such as Costco and Williams-Sonoma? Why are value-led and club formats like Dollar Tree, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Costco outperforming peers on inventory turnover? How are early receipts and digital tools—including AI-based replenishment—shaping inventory visibility and seasonal readiness for players like Gap, Walmart, and Urban Outfitters? Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Aritzia, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale, Costco, CVS Health, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Gap, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, TJX Companies, Ulta Beauty, Urban Outfitters, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart, Williams-Sonoma and more. Data in this report include: US retail sales growth by month; inventory turnover ratios by retailer and sector; year-over-year changes in inventory values; and commentary on strategic inventory actions across leading US 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Innovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research October 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadKohl’s and Macy’s are the two biggest names in the US department store sector. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into key elements of the businesses of Kohl’s and Macy’s, including their revenue and margin growth in recent years, shopper profiles and respective brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Why did Macy’s generate more than double the sales per store compared to Kohl’s—and how sustainable is that productivity gap? Who shops at Kohl’s versus Macy’s today, including differences in age, income, and urban/suburban footprints? Which retailer is winning digital and omnichannel—Macy’s or Kohl’s? What do Macy’s “Bold New Chapter” store rationalization and Kohl’s recent closures mean for sales per square foot and market share through 2026? Data in this research report include: US revenues for both Macy’s and Kohl’s (fiscal 2020–2024); operating margins for both companies (fiscal 2021–2024); proprietary survey data on who shops at Kohl’s and Macy’s. 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:Financial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store Expansion
Deep DiveHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research October 29, 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: How is consumer sentiment diverging across income groups—and what does this mean for premium versus value retail performance? 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? Where are US consumers shopping for food and nonfood items and how is channel preference shifting? Data in this research report include: Consumer sentiment by income and time; holiday purchase rates; top retailers for holiday shopping and holiday categories; and retailer and category-level shopping data. 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:Positivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey InsightsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sSeasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John Harmon
Event PresentationAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025 John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 28, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how agentic commerce and specifically agentic shopping are emerging as a shopping channel ahead of holiday 2025 in this Presentation. Our team discusses how retailers can tap the new opportunities to sell via ChatGPT and place this in the context of the wider agentic commerce ecosystem. In this presentation from an October 2025 Premium Subscriber Call, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, and John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, cover: Why Agentic Commerce—Holiday 2025 and Beyond Agentic Shopping 101 What Retailers Can Do—Now and into 2026 The Agentic Commerce Future Agentic Shopping Implications Watch the analyst video that features this presentation 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer Latest
InfographicHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data Graphic John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 28, 2025 Reasons to ReadUncover toys and games shopping insights for holiday 2025. The data in this graphic are based on proprietary US consumer research. Our Holiday Bites Data Graphics provide snapshots of consumer and retail data for holiday 2025. Other relevant research: 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:January 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic Environment
Insight ReportAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT Users Charlie Poon, Analyst October 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how 800 million ChatGPT users are changing product discovery—and how retailers can make the most of it. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How can retailers and marketplaces use the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to ensure their products are visible in ChatGPT search and Instant Checkout? What makes Etsy a seamless on-ramp for arts and crafts sellers looking to tap into agentic commerce? How does Shopify’s direct integration with ChatGPT benefit independent retailers and DTC brands—without extra setup? In what ways is Salesforce enabling large retailers to quickly align with ChatGPT’s commerce engine through Agentforce Commerce? Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Commerce.com (BigCommerce), Etsy, OpenAI, Salesforce, Shopify, Walmart and WooCommerce. Data in this report include: required attributes for ChatGPT product feeds; Etsy and Shopify integration timelines and eligibility; merchant setup and fee structures across platforms. 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:Trends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
InfographicThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Retail Coresight Research October 27, 2025 Reasons to ReadGenerative AI (GenAI) and agentic AI are transforming retail—reshaping how consumers shop and how retailers understand and serve demand. For years, Coresight Research has helped retailers navigate this transformation through its CORE framework for AI in retail. Now, that framework evolves again. Introducing CORE 3.0, Coresight Research’s latest framework designed to help retailers adapt to—and lead in—the GenAI revolution. The pace of change in retail is accelerating faster than the industry imagined. With GenAI’s rise, retailers face not just technological upgrades but a fundamental shift in how commerce operates. CORE 3.0 provides a roadmap for this new era—helping organizations rewrite their playbooks for agentic, intelligent commerce. Other relevant research: Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPT Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse 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:Groceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John Harmon John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research October 26, 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, explores the brave new world of shopping provided by AI (artificial intelligence)-powered chatbots, with in-platform checkout having become available just in time for this year’s holiday shopping season. Analyst Corner also highlights our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which covers Ulta Beauty’s launch of UB Marketplace, following the termination of its partnership with Target and amid consumer demand for wellness-focused categories. Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPT All of our coverage of AI in 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearThe Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Insight ReportKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research October 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how a €4 billion partnership is reshaping luxury, beauty and wellness. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How does the Kering–L’Oréal deal redefine the convergence of luxury, beauty and wellness through acquisitions, licenses and a new joint venture? What is the projected impact of Creed and long-term licenses on L’Oréal’s luxury and fragrance divisions? How does Kering’s divestiture sharpen its focus on fashion while maintaining exposure to the beauty sector? Companies mentioned in this report include: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Coty, Estée Lauder, Gucci, L’Oréal, Sephora, The House of Creed, Tom Ford Beauty. Data in this report include: estimated revenue contributions of acquired beauty brands; projected growth in L’Oréal’s fragrance and luxury segments; breakdown of Kering’s divestiture impact on margin and capital allocation. 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 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadStay up to date on the latest changes in the UK retail store landscape, where new store openings continue to outpace closures in 2025. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers have driven the increases in openings and closures this week, and what’s behind these moves? Which brands are still growing their store networks despite challenging retail environment? How do store openings and closures in 2025 compare with 2024, and what are the main trends driving the year-on-year shifts? Companies mentioned in this report include: AllSaints, Anthropologie, Cardzone, Footasylum, Gap, Quality Discounts, Storrd, The Original Factory Shop, Urban Outfitters, Wickes and Yours Clothing. 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:Rolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025
Store TrackerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open Stores Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover which retailers are behind the rise in US store closures in 2025—and which ones have continued to expand. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Which retailers led the latest closures and openings across the US? How do store closure and opening trends in 2025 compare with those in 2024, and what do these findings indicate? Companies mentioned in this report include: Astrid & Miyu, Bambi Baby, Blundstone, The Card Vault, The Fresh Market, Hermès, L.L.Bean and Skims. 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 and our latest quarterly Canada Store Tracker. 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:US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Rolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product Management
