Insight ReportOctober 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates Further in October but Strengthens on Black Friday Coresight Research November 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. October 2022’s data shows traffic growth declined to 4.1% year over year. Data in this report are: Year-over-year change to US store-based traffic and sales US store-based nonfood metrics, including shopper yield, unit per transaction and average unit retail Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. 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 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store Estate2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer SpendingWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store Plans
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Retail Innovators in Luxury—Sustainability and Tech Coresight Research November 28, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. This graphic presents selected insights on retail innovators in the luxury ecosystem. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. The luxury sector remains largely unfazed amid the ongoing economic upheavals, with many players looking to new technologies to increase innovation and gain or maintain a competitive edge. Click the image to read the full report, which is part of our Retail Innovators series and presents five companies that are disrupting the global luxury market, as well as their tailwinds, headwinds and impact on traditional market players. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John Mercer
Insight ReportWhat Does the Metaverse Offer Beauty Brands? Coresight Research November 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe expanding metaverse is a key retail trend that Coresight Research is watching; it is still in its infancy and will likely continue to see rapid evolution over the next few years. In this report, we outline strategic entry points for beauty brands to navigate a new and promising virtual reality. We cover reality technologies (AR/VR), virtual idols, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), digital twins and more. This free report is brought to you in partnership with CEW—conversation leaders in the beauty industry and community. Data in this report are: Value of retail sales in the metaverse and virtual stores, 2022–2030E Average age of metaverse game players vs. total game players Companies mentioned in this report include: Cult&Rain, Kiehl’s, NYX Professional Makeup, Olaplex Other relevant research: Playbook: Beauty in the Metaverse—Four Strategies for Success in the Virtual World Beauty and Fragrance as an Entry Point to Luxury, in partnership with CEW Fragrance Premiumization, in partnership with CEW All coverage of beauty brands and retailers All Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse 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:The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of Applications
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: What Can Retailers Do To Prevent Shoplifting and Organized Retail Crime? Coresight Research November 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail. This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses how retailers can prevent shoplifting and organized retail crime. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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:High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportNovember 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research November 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: earnings versus inflation, retail sales and food and fuel prices. Data in this report are: Average weekly earnings versus consumer prices in the US and the UK—year-over-year change Per capita disposable income versus consumer prices in China—year-over-year change Consumer prices for food at home and gasoline (automotive fuel) in the US, the UK and China—year-over-year change Total retail sales (excluding automobiles and automotive fuel) in US, the UK and China—year-over-year change Other relevant research: The previous report in this series, October 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce LatestWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And Openings4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This Quarter
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 47: US Closures Halve Coresight Research November 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this report include: 2022 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2021 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2022 major US store closures and openings 2022 major UK store closures and openings Companies mentioned in this report include: American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Dollar Tree and Foot Locker Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 46: US Openings Down 1% Year over Year US Store Tracker Extra, October 2022: Closed Retail Space Reaches 35 Million Square Feet Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2022 year to date, filterable by sector and year. 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 Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years—Exceptional Sales Growth Coresight Research November 24, 2022 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. We analyze 10-year financial metrics of the Coresight 100, our focus list of 100 retailers and brand owners across various industries, spanning the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. Across our covered 100 companies, we found that the average absolute revenue growth from 2012 to year-to-date 2022 (as of October 20) was 232%. This is phenomenal considering that it includes the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, such as high inflation and supply chain disruption. Small and midsize companies witnessed substantially higher average absolute sales growth over the last 10 years versus large companies. Click the image below to read our full report on the financial performance and winning strategies of the Coresight 100. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
Insight Report10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: 10 Key Takeaways Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival drew a global audience. We provide 10 takeaways, including consumers’ device preferences, peak traffic times, consumers’ interest in behind the scenes and food content, the clean beauty trend and more. Data in this report include: Languages spoken by 10.10 Shopping Festival viewers Proportion of viewers watching on desktop vs. laptop Peak traffic times The session with the highest sales conversion rate Commitment to purchase rate on MARKET’s platform Companies mentioned in this report include: Bambuser, Dr. J’s Natural, Fashom, Fifth & Cherry, Hello Fresh, Luxury in Reach, Luxury Promise, Machu Picchu Energy, Nillio, Verb Technology Company Other relevant research: Coverage of the 10.10 Shopping Festival Coverage of Livestreaming 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:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday Spending
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: Sustainability and Tech Enablers in the Luxury Ecosystem Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe luxury sector remains largely unfazed amid the ongoing economic upheavals, with many players looking to new technologies to increase innovation and gain or maintain a competitive edge. As part of our Retail Innovators series, we present five companies that are disrupting the global luxury market, as well as their tailwinds, headwinds and impact on traditional market players. Data in this report include: The environmental impact of Hipli packages’ return journey versus that of other packaging The demand for recyclable and reusable packaging The size and growth rate of the global personal luxury market Companies mentioned in this report include: Bitski, Data&Data, Hipli, LVMH, Spiber and Weturn Other relevant research: Retail Innovators: Tech—AI/ML Solutions Head-to-Head in Luxury: Capri Holdings vs. Tapestry Market Outlook: Emerging Markets—Localization To Boost Luxury Retailing Click here for all of Coresight Research’s luxury coverage. 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 State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Analyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie Poon
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime Prevention Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand for innovative crime-prevention solutions, with retailers turning to loss-prevention technology providers. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. Solutions leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and more. Categories covered in this landscape are: Cybersecurity and payment verification Identity verification Real-time video surveillance Point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory management Companies mentioned in this report include: Deep Sentinel, Identiq, Malong, PayShield, Simplex, Supersmart and VAAK Our landscape infographic summarizes the companies outlined in this report. Other relevant research: Organized Retail Crime: A Growing Threat for All Retailers Cybersecurity and Retail: Hackers Have Shifted Their Attacks from Consumers to the Technology Providers All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry 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 Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Apparel Accessories Retailing—Market Factors and Recovery Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Overall, we continue to see recovery of the US apparel accessories market in 2022, following a strong revival year of 2021. We expect the market to fully recover in 2023. Our coverage of apparel accessories includes belts, gloves, hats and caps, shawls and scarves, and ties. Our coverage excludes suspenders, masks, bags, watches, jewelry, glasses and other non-apparel accessories. Click the image below to read about the market size, key growth drivers and a competitive landscape of the US apparel accessories market. We also cover key trends among brands and retailers as they aim to better serve the market demand. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer SpendingThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for Retail
Insight ReportCountdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Preview—2022 Marks a Return To Normalcy Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn the surface, Black Friday 2022 may seem exceptional—with retailers implementing a wide variety of discounts earlier than usual and growing inflation and promotion fatigue—but this year’s shopping holiday marks a return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Data in this report include: The US consumer’s personal savings rate over the past year The number of US shoppers that expect to spend less this holiday season than last The number of US consumers who consider inflation the biggest issue affecting them this holiday season Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, The Home Depot, Macy’s and Target Other relevant research: Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Inventory Oversupply Signals Highly Promotional Holiday Season Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Survey and Retail Outlook All 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:Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain Innovation
Deep DiveUS CBD Survey 2022: Consumers Want More CBD Products from Trusted Retailers and Brands Coresight Research November 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze proprietary data from our US CBD survey, covering consumers’ average spending, reasons and methods for consumption and where consumers purchase CBD. Data in this report include: Average monthly spend on CBD products, overall and by gender Reasons for using CBD products, overall and by gender Which products containing CBD consumers used within the past 12 months as of July 2022, overall and by gender Current frequency of CBD use as of July 2022, overall and by gender, age and reason for use Where consumers purchased CBD products in the past 12 months as of July 2022, overall and by gender Other relevant research: US Cannabis Survey 2022: Marijuana Use Up After Legalization 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:2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AI
Deep Dive100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies Coresight Research November 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze our Coresight 100 global retail companies in terms of their 10-year financial performance. Our analysis covers sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels, and slices companies by size and type (brands versus retailers). We also discuss winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. Data in this report include: Coresight 100 companies’ absolute change in revenue from 2012 to 2022 TTM Coresight 100 companies’ average operating margins and average absolute change in operating margins from 2012 to 2022 TTM Coresight 100 companies’ average unleveraged free cash flow margins and absolute changes from 2012 to 2022 TTM Coresight 100 companies’ average return on capital and average absolute change in return on capital from 2012 to 2022 TTM Coresight 100 companies’ average debt-to-equity ratios and average absolute change in debt-to-equity ratios from 2012 to 2022 TTM Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, Estée Lauder, H&M, Home Depot, L’Oréal, Lululemon Athletica, Lowe’s, Target and Walmart Other relevant research: Our complete Coresight 100 list A Guide to Multiplying Retail Media Dollars Seizing New Opportunities in Fashion: How US Retailers Are Growing Their Addressable Markets 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:Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 3Q22, Week 4: Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Macy’s and Walmart Raise Guidance; Alibaba and Target See Slow Growth Coresight Research November 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 20, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear specialty retailers, beauty brands and retailers, department stores, e-commerce, home and home-improvement, mass merchandisers, off-price retailers and warehouse clubs. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Gap Inc. and Kohl’s Corporation Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 3: Capri, Ralph Lauren and Sprouts Report Strong Results; Hanesbrands and Qurate Post Sales Declines Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 2: Crocs, CVS, Gildan, Weis and Floor & Decor Post Strong Results; Carter, Estée Lauder, Clorox and Wayfair See Sales Decline Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Columbia, Deckers and Tractor Supply Post Strong Results; Amazon’s Online Sales Bounce Back 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: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationHot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference InsightsConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
