Insight ReportAugust 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research August 30, 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 Food and fuel prices 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. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US 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:What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous Checkout Coresight Research August 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadCheckout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. We cover cashierless self-checkout, mobile self-checkout, self-checkout with computer vision and fully autonomous checkout. Solutions leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and more. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here 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 Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce LatestWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2022 Clothing and Footwear Spending Jumps 6.5% Year over Year Coresight Research August 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Our latest report covers spending from July 2022, showing that clothing and footwear spending increased by 6.5% year over year. We discuss changes in US consumer spending, year over year across the following sectors: Footwear Clothing, comprising the subcategories of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing Selected beauty categories 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsInnovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Focus on Fitness Coresight Research August 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 22, 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: Analysis of consumers’ return to fitness activities, including breakdowns by age and income What shoppers are buying online and in-store 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 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:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 5: Burlington, Dick’s, Gap and Macy’s See Sales Drop; Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Results Coresight Research August 30, 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 second-quarter 2022 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the second quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 28, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Guess?), apparel specialty retailers (Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker, among others), beauty brand owners and retailers (Coty and Ulta Beauty), department stores (Macy’s and Nordstrom), discount stores (Dollar General and Dollar Tree), e-commerce (JD.com), home and home-improvement retailers (Williams-Sonoma), pet care retailers (Petco Health and Wellness Company) and off-price retailers (Burlington Stores). Click here to read Week 4 of the Earnings Insights 2Q22 series. 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: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: India Retail—On the Path to $1 Trillion, Supported by Demographics and Digital Coresight Research August 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we explore the retail sector in India in 2022 and beyond, including consumer spending growth, projections of core retail categories, market factors driving growth, the online market, the competitive landscape and key market themes. For more on the evolving retail landscape in India, read our Head-to-Head report on Reliance Industries and Tata Group, two of the biggest conglomerates in India, or the most recent edition of our India Retail Insights series, covering the country’s reselling market. Click here to see all our India coverage. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook 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 Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:September 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail Alchemy
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Building Blocks of the Metaverse—AI Coresight Research August 29, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Coresight Research has identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the applications and benefits of AI (artificial intelligence). We present selected insights from our report in the graphic below. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Note to Consumers—Holiday Surcharges Have Already Begun and Could Trickle Down to You Coresight Research August 28, 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 the start of holiday surcharges. 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:Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommercePersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000 Coresight Research August 26, 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 Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Bath & Body Works, Foot Locker and Lowe’s, among others. 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:Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsInnovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers Slowly Coresight Research August 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies, including Alibaba and JD.com, and innovators bringing change to the space. For more on the retail landscape in China, read our Head-to-Head report on Anta and Li-Ning, two of the largest sportswear brand owners in China, or see our monthly China Retail Sales series. Click here to see all our China coverage. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook 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 Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:SNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
Insight ReportAugust 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: The Prospects for Late-Summer Spending Coresight Research August 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of August 24, 2022. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US 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:Innovator Matrix: Retail MediaAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportRetailTech: Big Brother Is Watching… and Helping—Uncovering Insights on In-Store Shopper Behavior with Customer Tracking Tools Coresight Research August 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetailers can use customer tracking tools, powered by AI (artificial intelligence), to gather data on shoppers inside the store. We discuss the available technologies and the benefits to retailers of generating insights on consumer behavior. We also present selected vendors of customer tracking solutions, from enterprise players to innovators in the space. Read more Coresight Research coverage of AI in retail and retail technology. 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:Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsSeasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape Growth
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Adaptive Apparel in the US—Consumers Seek Value Coresight Research August 25, 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 believe that inclusivity is a key trend to watch in retail; it is a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. Coresight Research’s 2022 US consumer survey on adaptive clothing, footwear and accessories found that among respondents who have a disability or care for someone with a disability, 48% reported having challenges in finding apparel to meet their needs. Price is the top challenge, cited by more than six in 10 respondents in this subset. Price is both the biggest challenge and the top request among respondents: 57% of respondents with disabilities would like to see lower prices. Click the image below to read our full Think Tank on the US adaptive apparel market, including analysis of shoppers’ preferences and behaviors as well as innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
Deep Dive10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market Coresight Research August 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadFast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, including: Alternative models such as resale and rental Testing marketplace models Data-driven forecasting Improving supply chain capabilities Launching experiential in-store concepts Entering the metaverse Implementing return fees Leveraging brand mashups Expanding to untapped geographies Making sustainability and inclusivity priorities Read our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail here. Learn about Shein’s growth in the fast-fashion market here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters 10 Trends in Global Fast Fashion: Coresight Research Analysis Capitalizing on Resale and Rental as Alternative Models Testing Marketplace Models Implementing Data-Driven Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management and Personalization Ramping Up Supply Chain Capabilities Introducing Experiential In-Store Concepts Entering the Metaverse Implementing Return Fees To Put Tighter Control on Product Returns and Preserve Margins Leveraging Brands Mashups Ramping Up Presence in Untapped Geographies Making Sustainability and Inclusivity Priorities 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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail Alchemy
Deep DiveThink Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth Opportunities Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2022 and beyond. In this report, we explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read more about inclusivity in retail and 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail. Click here to view all of our Think Tank 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 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data Graphic
