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:Positivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicSingles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center StageConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Insight ReportInstant Commerce: Quantifying the Long-Term Opportunity in Rapid Delivery Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadInstant commerce (also known as instant needs) fills a gap in the market by providing rapid delivery. With such platforms now established, what does the future hold for this sector? In this Custom Report, we explore the market potential for instant commerce platforms over the next five years. We present insights across the following key topics: The projected potential size and penetration of the instant commerce market worldwide and in the US Consumer adoption of the sector—including reasons to pick a specific instant commerce platform—based on proprietary survey findings The scope for expansion of instant commerce product categories This free report is sponsored by Gopuff, a leading instant commerce platform for brands and consumers in the US. Click here to read more Custom Reports from Coresight Research. 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:Global Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech Innovation
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Convenience Store Retailing Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. This graphic presents selected insights from our Market Outlook on US convenience store retailing. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Click the image below to read more on our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond, as well as notable market factors, the competitive landscape, themes and retail innovators. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Groceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified VisionUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime Latest Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 15, 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: The latest on Amazon Prime memberships 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:Analyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level
Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing Diversifies Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, we explore domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories. Click here to read the previous report in the series, in which we cover the stabilization of international freight rates and the broader impact of the G7 nations’ forthcoming ban on Russian gold. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the retail supply chain. 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 1,000The Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs
Insight ReportJuly 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Nearly Flat; Ticket Strengthens Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe assess US retail traffic in June 2022, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type 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:Analyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—The Pharmacy Shakeout2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive Expansion
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 4: Sales Fall at Kohl’s, Ross and TJX as Shoppers Cut Back; Walmart Revises Guidance Coresight Research August 23, 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 21, 2022, across multiple sectors: beauty brands and retailers (Bath & Body Works and Estée Lauder), department stores (Kohl’s), mass merchandisers (Target and Walmart), off-price retailers (Ross Stores and The TJX Companies), home and home-improvement retailers (The Home Depot and Lowe’s), luxury companies (Tapestry) and warehouse clubs (BJ’s Wholesale Club). Click here to read Week 3 of the Earnings Insight 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:Global Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Consumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025
Company ProfileColgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) Company Profile Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025US Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Innovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store Robots
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadArtificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in powering retail experiences in the metaverse. In this report, we explore the applications and benefits of AI across two key areas: Improving immersiveness through content creation and engagement—covering virtual idols, reality technology-powered experiences and personalization Enabling voice control and optimizing systems—with discussion of natural language processing (NLP) This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins. Click here to read 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:August 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%Economic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer Experiences
Insight ReportJuly 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To Decline Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn July 2022, UK retail sales growth grew 5.7% year over year while volume declines were at 3.0%. Online retail sales decreased by 4.2% year over year. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline 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:Holiday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingReinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK
Insight ReportHow US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadMalls and shopping centers are grappling with reduced footfall and the pressures of an e-commerce surge. In this report, we discuss how mall operators can extend their position as physical platforms for their retail tenants in the digital world. We present insights across the following key topics: The future of the mall as an omnichannel platform—three recommendations for mall operators to pave a successful path forward The current state of US malls and shopping centers—including occupancy rates, store-based fulfillment (such as ship-from-store) and pandemic-induced challenges Shopper trends in the US—covering online vs. in-store shopping preferences, the role of convenience in omnichannel experiences and the need for mall owners to gain a holistic view of shopper demand This free report is sponsored by Adeptmind, an AI (artificial intelligence)-based product-discovery solution for malls and shopping centers. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansWeekly 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 ExpectationsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple Formats
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The Inflationary Springboard for Grocery Private Label Coresight Research August 21, 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 inflationary springboard for grocery private label. 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:September 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsSycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% Year over Year Coresight Research August 19, 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 Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Ahold Delhaize, Fossil Group and Michaels. 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:World Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week
Insight ReportJuly 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens as Inflation Moderates Coresight Research August 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined in June 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector 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. 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:Global Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Innovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging Technologies
Insight ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—An Accelerated Pursuit of Profitability Coresight Research August 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are continuing to grow in the US apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market size, competitive landscape and trends in the space, including expansions into physical spaces. We also discuss highlights from Allbirds, a.k.a. Brands and Solo Brands. Learn more about DNVBs in beauty and personal care and in the food, beverage and food supplement market. Our DNVB Databank provides details of US consumer-goods brands that launched online. 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: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—Infographic
