Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Inflation Prompts Major Shifts in Pre-Holiday Consumer Behavior Coresight Research November 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week, we assess inflation’s impact on consumer behavior. Data in this report include: How consumers who have observed inflation have changed or expect to change their shopping habits in grocery and nongrocery as a result Activities consumers have done in the past two weeks Public places consumers are currently avoiding What consumers have bought in-store and online in the past two weeks Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the past two weeks Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, Dollar General, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Read our full series of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra 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:High-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized Storefronts
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: NFT Loyalty Programs Offer New Opportunities for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research November 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: NFT loyalty programs. Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Budweiser, Clinique, Flipkart, Lowe’s, Meta, Microsoft, NIKE, Prada, Printemps, Ralph Lauren, Scotch & Soda, Sephora, Starbucks Other relevant research: This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of September 14, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which discusses the Ethereum merge. Ebook: Building Blocks of the Metaverse More Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse 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 PitaliyaEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsJune 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to Recover
Deep DiveRetail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies Coresight Research November 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetail merchandising is at a tipping point—the confluence of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for fast decision-making in today’s retail environment are complicating the merchandising process. In this Custom Report, we discuss five key challenges in merchandising planning and execution that are negatively impacting retailers’ ability to offer memorable in-store experiences to their shoppers. Our analysis is based on proprietary survey findings. We also present three key recommendations for retailers to succeed in retail merchandising and capitalize on their investments. This free report is sponsored by One Door, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud-based retail merchandising planning and execution platform. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media MarketWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To CloseThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter Expectations
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: What Are the Hottest Toys for Holiday 2022? Coresight Research November 21, 2022 Our Holiday Bites series provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings, covering the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2022 holiday season. Click here to see more Holiday Bites well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2022 Databank. Some 41% of US holiday shoppers expect to buy toys or games as gifts this year, according to an October 2022 Coresight Research survey. Those who expect to buy physical toys and games will purchases across an average of three toy categories. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik Bhatia
Insight ReportOctober 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen While Value Growth Decelerates Coresight Research November 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze UK retail sales, by sector and total, for October 2022. We also cover online retail sales and penetration. Data in this report are: Total UK retail sales, excluding automotive fuel and unadjusted, year-over-year change, October 2021–October 2022 UK retail sales by sector, year-over-year change, August 2022–October 2022 Online retail sales as a percent of total retail sales, October 2021–October 2022 Other relevant research: 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. 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:Connected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025The Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains Resilient
Deep DiveUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: An Overinflated Balloon Set To Pop? Coresight Research November 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadUS retail is inflated and could be deflated by a number of factors in 2023. Drawing on proprietary consumer survey findings and macroeconomic data, we assess the outlook for US retail, considering consumer behavior trends, the inflationary environment and supply-side retail pressures. Data in this report include: Proprietary survey data on US consumers’ changes to shopping behavior in response to inflation—for grocery and nongrocery US retail sales, % change year over year and on a two-year basis US consumer prices vs. average hourly wages US personal savings rate Companies mentioned in this report include: Dollar Tree, Inc., Dollar General, Walmart, Burlington Stores, Gap, TJX Stores, Nordstrom Other relevant research: October 2022 US Retail Sales Our full collection of US Consumer Tracker 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:Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Online Grocery’s Long Runway for Growth Is Dented by Short-Term Inflation Coresight Research November 20, 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 the prospects for grocery e-commerce in the US. 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:March 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextRetail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost Engagement Coresight Research November 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches. Data in this report include: The value of China’s current metaverse-related output The total number of digital pieces released by luxury brands on Tmall Luxury Pavilion How many brands participated in Alibaba’s extended reality (XR) marketplace Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Haier, JD.com, Maybelline and Vacheron Constantin Other relevant research: Singles’ Day 2022: New Products, Entrants and Trends—Brands Capitalize on Immersive Technologies and Virtual Products Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable Shopping Alibaba Singles’ Day 2022 Initiatives: Focusing on New Technologies and Loyalty Programs for Long-Term Growth Click here to read all Coresight Research Singles’ Day coverage from this year and years prior 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 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion PlanFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s Next
Deep DiveSingles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the World Coresight Research November 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadSingles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China, including Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the US. Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker and PUMA Other relevant research: Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable Shopping Alibaba Singles’ Day 2022 Initiatives: Focusing on New Technologies and Loyalty Programs for Long-Term Growth One Week to Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Prepare for 11.11 Shopping Festival Amid Economic Uncertainty 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:Aldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 46: US Openings Down 1% Year over Year Coresight Research November 18, 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: Ahold Delhaize, Dillard’s The Home Depot, Smart & Final and Tapestry Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 45: UK Openings Up 19% 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:Analyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media MarketFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s Next
Deep DiveCountdown to Holiday 2022: Hottest Toys Coresight Research November 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe expect a strong increase in toy demand this holiday season, despite record levels of inflation, rising interest rates and low levels of consumer confidence. As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will shape toy retail this holiday. Data in this report are: Proprietary survey data on US consumers’ holiday shopping intentions, including on toy categories US quarterly retail sales for hobby, toy and game stores US quarterly personal consumption expenditure on hobby, toy and games products (YoY growth) Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Macy’s, Target and Walmart Other relevant research: 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:Sustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of Openings
Insight ReportOctober 2022 US Retail Sales: As Inflation Eases, So Too Does Sales Growth Coresight Research November 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze US retail sales for October 2022, in total and by sector. Retail sales decelerated to 6.4% year-over-year growth this month. Data in this report are for US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles: Year-over-year changes from October 2021 to October 2022 Year-over-year changes from October 2021 to October 2022, seasonally adjusted Month-over-month changes from October 2021 to October 2022 Sales by sector: year-over-year changes in September and October 2022 Other relevant research: Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank 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:Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsReinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, November 2022: Capturing Singles’ Day and Holiday Shoppers and Expanding into Real Estate Coresight Research November 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming initiatives during Singles’ Day in China and how livestreaming is expanding into the real estate sector. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally, including Alibaba, Amway, IKEA, Natori, Printemps, Walmart and Wumart, as well as social media platforms Pinterest and YouTube. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand
Insight ReportOctober 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Decelerate; Most Sectors Report Negative Growth Coresight Research November 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze China’s retail sales for October in total and by sector, as well as online penetration and online retail sales. Data in this report are: Total China retail sales year-over-year growth from September 2021 to October 2022 China retail sales year-over-year growth by sector for August 2022, September 2022 and October 2022 China online retail sales as a proportion of total retail sales from September 2021 to October 2022 Other relevant research: 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. 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail Space
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2022: New Products, Entrants and Trends—Brands Capitalize on Immersive Technologies and Virtual Products Coresight Research November 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss new products, entrants and trends that emerged during this year’s festival—specifically those that surfaced on the platforms of Alibaba and JD.com—and how they tie into ongoing retail themes in China. Data in this report include: The number of new luxury products launched on Alibaba’s platforms during Singles’ Day 2022 The percentage of consumers that expressed a “strong interest” in new offerings on JD.com during this year’s Singles’ Day festival The transactional volume increase of LVMH Group on JD.com during Singles’ Day 2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Alibaba, JD.com, LVMH and Michael Kors Other relevant research: Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable Shopping Alibaba Singles’ Day 2022 Initiatives: Focusing on New Technologies and Loyalty Programs for Long-Term Growth One Week to Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Prepare for 11.11 Shopping Festival Amid Economic Uncertainty Click here to read all Coresight Research Singles’ Day coverage from this year and years prior 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 Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency
