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:Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John Mercer
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer
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:Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Stretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data Graphic2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersSector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents
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:Sentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsReinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John Mercer
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:Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommerceAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar
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:Higher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. Lidl
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsHigher-Income Sentiment Declines; Holiday Shopping Lull Before a Promotional Surge: US Consumer Survey InsightsUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Analyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav Pitaliya
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationAmazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 Stores
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:May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic Environment
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:Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter StoresUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 StoresCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24
