Insight ReportSeptember 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates to 5.7% Coresight Research October 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. September’s 2022 data shows traffic grew 5.7% year over year. Data in this report are: Year-over-year change to US store-based traffic and sales US store-based nonfood metrics, including shopper yield, unit per transaction and average unit retail Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type Other relevant research: Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Unlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025US Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel Transformation
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: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel Stores
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:Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product Management
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:Innovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain Adjustments2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-Up
Insight ReportGlobal Vegan Apparel and Footwear Market: New Opportunities for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research October 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze the growth of the global vegan apparel and footwear market. Our research analyzes: Market sizes for faux fur apparel and footwear as well as non-animal leather apparel and footwear Headwinds and tailwinds for the vegan market The competitive landscape Themes we are watching Read our complete coverage of sustainability. 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 2025AI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
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:Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its Footprint
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:Analyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John MercerNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration Trends
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Connected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Remains Above 25% Despite Deceleration Coresight Research October 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended September 4, 2022, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Analyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst Day
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its Footprint
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:US Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Marks & Spencer vs. Next Coresight Research October 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadMarks and Spencer (M&S) and Next are two of the leading UK apparel retailers. In this Head-to-Head report, we provide key comparative insights about the companies’ revenue, operating margins, shopper profiles, strategies and acquisitions. Learn more about M&S in our Investor Day report. Read Coresight Research’s complete Head-to-Head series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Marks & Spencer vs. Next: Coresight Research Analysis Business Overview Revenue Operating Margins Customer Profiles and Pricing and Promotion Strategies Changing Course of Distribution: Shrinking Store Estates and Switching Focus to E-commerce Key Business Expansion Strategies 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 Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025
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:Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
