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New Tech Unlocks In-Store Loss-Prevention Challenges: Weekly Analyst Corner This week, John Harmon, CFA Managing Director of Technology Research at Coresight Research, explores the challenges of locking up goods for loss prevention and a key technology solution that has finally arrived. With major retailers already testing tech-powered innovation to balance loss prevention with a seamless store experience, now is the time to explore scalable solutions. Get FREE access to "Analyst Corner" by Coresight Research. Link in the comments below. Each weekly report also highlights new and upcoming research from Coresight Research, helping you stay ahead in the retail industry. #RetailShrink #ORC #CX

Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores In our “Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker” series, Coresight Research explores the retail landscape to bring you the latest data and developments on major players’ store footprints. This week, we highlight store expansion plans across multiple sectors—notably, by discount supermarket chain Aldi and footwear retailer Skechers USA. Fabric and crafts retailer Joann, which filed for bankruptcy a month ago, is set to close 500 stores across the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Store Officer at Macy’s. Premium subscribers can access the full report. See the link in the comments below. #StoreClosures #USRetail #UKRetail #StoreTracker #CoresightResearch

Retail’s Next Big Moves & Shopper Traffic Update—Exclusive 1Q25 Insights from Industry Leaders Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research, and R. J. Hottovy, CFA, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, are back to share the latest shopper traffic insights, key retail trends and industry predictions—powered by Placer.ai’s exclusive foot-traffic analytics. Get ready to dive into early 2025 retail trends, shifting consumer behavior and emerging opportunities shaping the industry. 📅 Thursday | February 20, 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET ✨ Plus, don’t miss the LIVE Q&A—your opportunity to engage directly with these industry leaders!  Register Now: https://lnkd.in/djbdrQ5c Listen to selected insights shared during the previous Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update webinar, for Q4 2024, in the video below. #RetailTrends2025 #ShopperInsights #FutureOfRetail

  3 Data Points We’re Watching This Week Understand consumer sentiment in the US and China with new survey data on consumers’ financial prospects and the impacts of tariffs. Premium subscribers can dive into the full research reports behind these data points. Links in the comments below. #USRetail #ChinaRetail #ConsumerSentiment #Tariffs

Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK Retailers continue to face growing threats from theft and organized retail crime (ORC), impacting retailers' profitability and employee safety. Finding the right balance between security and a seamless customer experience is a critical priority for retailers to navigate shrink. Our latest “Retail Shrink and ORC” report covers: 🔹 Recent shrink-related developments in Europe and the US (Jan–Feb 2025), including retail crime costs, cargo theft rates and shoplifting data 🔹 News about loss-prevention technologies 🔹 Insights from Albertsons and Walgreens on retail shrink While locking up merchandise deters theft, it can frustrate shoppers. Retailers need to ensure the security of their merchandise without compromising the ease and enjoyment of shopping. CVS’s new smartphone-based feature for unlocking secured merchandise is a positive step to balance security with shopping convenience. Read our full report to understand the scale of the retail shrink challenge and stay ahead of the latest security innovations to effectively strategize around tackling evolving retail crime. Premium subscribers can access the full report. See the link in the comments below. #UKRetail #Security #LossPrevention #RetailTrends #ORC

⏳5 Days to go! Retail’s Next Big Moves & Shopper Traffic Update—Exclusive 1Q25 Insights from Industry Leaders Join Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research, and R. J. Hottovy, CFA, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, as they unpack early 2025 retail trends, shopper traffic insights, and key predictions on the industry’s future. Placer.ai, the leading foot-traffic analytics platform, will provide exclusive data-driven insights to help you understand shifting consumer behavior, sector performance and emerging retail opportunities. ✨ Bonus: Live Q&A with Deborah Weinswig and R.J. Hottovy—your chance to interact with industry thought leaders. 📅 Thursday | February 20,2025 ⏰ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/djbdrQ5c #RetailTrends2025 #ShopperInsights #FutureOfRetail

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Gifts, Experiences and Shopping! Coresight Research survey data reveal the spending trends set to shape Valentine’s Day and Presidents' Day 2025. We also took a very early look at the holiday 2025 shopping season! 💖 Valentine’s Day: Men are leading the charge in spending, with a median expected spending of $150 versus $100 for women. Florists and jewelry retailers will see a boost, while grocery and discount retailers will attract more women. Presidents’ Day: Grocery retailers will win big, with nearly two-thirds of consumers planning to spend on this holiday. Younger shoppers (18–44) are leading discretionary purchases. 🎁 Holiday 2025: Optimism is strong—overall, holiday shoppers expect to spend more than last year, and nearly 70% plan to start shopping early. Premium subscribers can access the full report. See the link in the comments below. #ValentinesDay #RetailTrends #CoresightResearch

Deborah Weinswig Explores Shein & Temu’s Impact on Retail at RLC Global Forum 2025 Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭 , CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented key insights on the rise of Shein and Temu—two e-commerce platforms that are transforming global retail—at the RLC Global Forum: 2025 Annual Meeting in Riyadh. The presentation explored how these platforms are: 1. Disrupting retail 2. Redefining consumer engagement 3. Driving supply chain innovation What lessons can retailers learn from Shein and Temu?  Dive into growth metrics, AI (artificial intelligence) opportunities and more with our insights. Premium subscribers can access the full reports. See the links in the comments below. Photo Courtesy: RLC Global Forum #ECommerce #AI #SupplyChain #Shein #Temu #RLCGlobalForum

🎙️The Retaili$tic Podcast: Shein, Temu & the Tariff Shakeup John Mercer, Head of Global Research at Coresight Research, discusses recent tariff announcements, with a focus on imports from China and their impact on global retail. Key topics include: 🔹 Consumer sentiment on tariffs 🔹 US retailer responses to the new trade policies 🔹 Challenges for Shein & Temu, including the impact of the “de minimis” loophole closure 🎧 Tune in to gain insights into the implications of tariffs for global retailers! Listen to "Retaili$tic" today!: https://lnkd.in/ejiph7XR Want a deeper dive? Learn what measures retail companies can take to mitigate the impact of new US tariffs in our report, "New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits." See the link in the comments below. #USRetail #Tariffs #TradePolicy #SupplyChain

New Survey Findings Reveal Slumping US Consumer Sentiment Amid Tariffs and Spotlight Luxury Shopping Trends Coresight Research’s weekly surveys of US consumers track behavior and sentiment. This week, we highlight declining consumer sentiment, with tariff concerns weighing on economic and financial outlooks. Our new findings also focus on the luxury sector specifically—where luxury shoppers are buying and what they’re spending on. We point to the ongoing popularity of Gucci, belying troubling global sales performance for the brand as reported by parent company Kering. Read our exclusive insights to uncover luxury shopping trends, consumer behavior and economic sentiment. Premium subscribers can access the full report. See the link in the comments below. #LuxuryRetail #ConsumerTrends #Economy #Tariffs