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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Rolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicMixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail Space
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:Innovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion PlanWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store
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:How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000
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:Sustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John Harmon
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:Economic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of Mind
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:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementShaping What’s Next in Retail—Physical Retail, AI, Retail Media: Insights from NextGen 2025, a Coresight Research Conference
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:Sector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and Target4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—Infographic
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:High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer DevelopmentsHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet Naik
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:Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro Store
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:Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025US Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year
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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its FootprintRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%
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:Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTechSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Furniture and Home Furnishings Sees Rise in Omnichannel and Immersive Retailing Coresight Research November 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe furniture and home-furnishings retail market is affected by economic volatility. Our Market Outlook analyzes: The size of the market and online market Driving factors including rising prices for products and homes The competitive landscape Themes we are watching such as store counts, sustainability and the metaverse Innovators such as Marxent and Lectra Read our complete coverage of the home and home-improvement sector. 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—Infographic
