Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: As the Holidays Approach, US Consumers Continue To Spend and Are Venturing Out to Stores and Malls Coresight Research October 30, 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’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses consumer spending ahead of the holidays amid a high retail inflation rate. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersTariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionUS Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff Pressures
Event CoverageLVMH’s Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks Exhibition—Reviving Madison Avenue Amid the Holiday Shopping Season Coresight Research October 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadLVMH opened the “Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition” in New York City in October. The exhibit celebrates the creator of the Louis Vuitton and the brand itself, while enhancing his namesake brand’s cultural relevancy, leveraging localization and boosting holiday retail sales. In this report, we present insights from our visits to the exhibit. For more on LVMH, Louis Vuitton’s owner, read our company profile. Click here for our coverage of physical 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:High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John Harmon
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 43: UK Closures Fall by Two-Thirds Coresight Research October 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK in year-to-date 2022 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week 2021 and year-to-date 2022 major US and UK store openings, store closures and bankruptcies This week, there are highlights from Clarks, Walmart and VF Corporation, among others, in the US and Co-op, Decathlon and Paperchase, among others, in the UK. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports. 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:Taking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused Initiatives
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Retail REITs Coresight Research October 27, 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. Retail real estate investment trusts (REITs) have started to recover from the pandemic, but many have yet to return to their healthier, pre-pandemic conditions. In our Market Outlook on US retail REITs, we present key market factors and discuss the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in the space in 2023 and beyond. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTechHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday Shoppers
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Event CoverageOracle Financial Analyst Meeting 2022: Using Automation To Solve Complex Challenges in Industry Verticals Coresight Research October 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting on October 20, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s financial goals as well as its focus on bringing cloud-based automation to meet challenges in several industry verticals, including retail. Read more of Coresight Research’s coverage of Oracle including its Coresight 100 profile. 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:US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 Stores
Insight ReportSeptember 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Growth Slows Despite Most Sectors Reporting Positive Results Coresight Research October 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn September, China’s year-over-year sales increased by 3%. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales 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:Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentPositivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners
Insight ReportMapping the Albertsons-Kroger Merger: Assessing Overlap and Opportunities Coresight Research October 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn October 14, 2022, US grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons announced that they entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies plan to merge. We analyze and map how Albertsons’ and Kroger’s store distribution and overall numbers may change due to their potential merger, as there is some overlap between the two companies’ retail footprints. 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:China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime DayHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s
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Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Moderate Their Responses to Inflation Coresight Research October 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 17, 2022, survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Consumers’ awareness of and plans to change their behavior in response to inflation What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places Which retailers consumers are buying from—for food and nonfood purchases What shoppers are buying online and in-store Complementing our weekly survey reports, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current patterns will lead in the coming months. Click here to view our full collection 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:US Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: Halloween 2022—US Consumers Restrict Spending Amid Inflation Coresight Research October 26, 2022 A Coresight Research survey conducted on October 10, 2022, found that 40% of US consumers plan to spend less on Halloween than they did last year. As consumers feel the impact of continuing strong inflation, relatively strong dollar sales are likely to belie disappointing unit sales this Halloween—and for the overall holiday season. Read Coresight Research’s US Consumer Tracker report for more analysis of consumers’ spending plans for Halloween this year. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data GraphicPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy
Event CoverageAdobe Financial Analyst Meeting 2022: Digital Media and Experiences Lead the Way Coresight Research October 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Adobe’s Financial Analyst Meeting on October 18, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s revenue expectations, developments in digital media and the benefits of the Figma acquisition. Read more of Coresight Research’s coverage of Adobe including its Coresight 100 profile. 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through Innovation
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Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—Growth Led by Convenience and Wellness Coresight Research October 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe provide an overview of the grocery retail market in India for the rest of 2022 and beyond, including the market’s scale and opportunity, its competitive landscape, themes we are watching and analysis of five market factors: Inflation Surging demand for ready-to-eat foods Health-conscious consumers Lower-tier consumers’ shifting lifestyles The growing adoption of quick commerce For more on the grocery market in India, read our earlier report, International Grocery Retailers in India: Growth Opportunities Despite Regulatory Constraints. Click here for more on grocery retailers and the grocery market worldwide. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Scale and Opportunity Market Factors Online Market Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators What We Think 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:High-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
Deep DiveCountdown to Holiday 2022: US Survey and Retail Outlook Coresight Research October 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present the findings of our Holiday 2022 US Consumer Survey. Additionally, we give our holiday sales growth estimate, examine how shopper behavior will differ this year from last, the prospects of retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart, and analyze how the current economic environment will impact spending in the last four months of the year. Click here to read more of Coresight Research’s key retail insights on the holiday season. For a weekly snapshot of consumer behavior and more insights into US shopper tendencies, read our US Consumer Tracker 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 Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown Impacts
