Deep DiveUS Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Expect Solid Prospects for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US outdoor apparel and footwear market is growing at a faster pace than the overall apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market’s growth prospects and drivers, as well as the impact of inflation. We also explore key themes in the market, including deurbanization and fashion resale. This report features highlights from Columbia Sportswear, Dick’s Sporting Goods, L.L.Bean, The North Face and more. We also discuss Savitude and Skyscrape as technology innovators in the space. Learn about how US apparel and footwear brands are adopting hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Discover 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape Key Themes To Watch in US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market Technology 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:Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail FocusInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet Passes
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: The C-Suite’s Evolution—Embracing Technology Coresight Research August 17, 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. The retail C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society. We analyze the C-suite growth of the Coresight 100 (C100), our focus list of influential public companies spanning nine sectors in retail and consumer goods, to discern sector and industry trends. Our analysis indicates that each company in the C100 has added 4.3 C-suite roles (outside of the traditional roles of CEO, CFO, COO and Investor Relations) on average in the past 20 years, across the 12 identified major categories of roles. Click the image below to read our full report on the evolution of the C-Suite. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsAmazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce Waste
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the Scenes Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. This report includes highlights from social media platforms Flip, Instagram and YouTube, as well as retail companies including Jet Commerce, Galaxy, Verishop and Walmart. 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:Global Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
Deep DiveExperiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper Engagement Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadShoppers are looking for more than transactional experiences. We analyze the recent rise in experiential retail in the global sportswear market, presenting research on: Survey data on experiences consumers would like to see in stores Real-time product testing and engaging in-store events An example of Dick’s Sporting Goods experiential retail strategy Seamless and integrated in-store shopping methods Animations, gaming and video components Read our report comparing Dick’s Sporting Goods with Foot Locker and discover our insights on innovations in physical apparel stores. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Coresight Research Analysis Experiential Retail in Sportswear Stores Innovations by Sportswear Companies To Enhance the Online Experience What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s BEST Framework 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:Personal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonThe Next Frontier of Commerce
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 3: Capri and Ralph Lauren Report Strong Results; Hanesbrands and Qurate Post Sales Declines Coresight Research August 16, 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 14, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Ralph Lauren and Hanesbrands), e-commerce (Qurate Retail) and luxury companies (Capri Holdings). Click here to read Week 2 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:Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shopper Shifts Amid Summertime Cyclicality Coresight Research August 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 8, 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: 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 StoresAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Wholesale vs. DTC—US Apparel and Footwear Retail Coresight Research August 15, 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 report on the adoption of hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models by US apparel and footwear brands. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here or by clicking the image. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum Merge Coresight Research August 15, 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 the upcoming Ethereum blockchain merge to a “proof of stake” mechanism. 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 August 8, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which explores the use of AR (augmented reality) technology in fashion, with highlights from Burnett New York’s recent “MetaBurnett” event, which linked the real and virtual worlds. For more on NFTs, read Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTs. 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:Trends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and More
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Will Holiday 2022 Inventory Be a Golden Goose or an Albatross for Retailers? Coresight Research August 14, 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 outlook for retailers’ holiday 2022 inventory planning strategies. 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:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Analyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, Slightly
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Changing Dynamics and Consumer Shifts Coresight Research August 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the US convenience store sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, the competitive landscape, and key themes and innovators in the market. Click here for all Coresight Research coverage of convenience stores. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors 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:Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
Deep DiveThe C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in Retail Coresight Research August 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite. Our analysis focuses on the Coresight 100, our focus list of influential public companies spanning nine sectors. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The C-Suite’s Evolution: Coresight Research Analysis The C-Suite Is Growing with Social, Technology and Industry Developments Department Stores’ C-Suite Growth Outpaces Other Sectors Food, Drug and Mass Market Sector Has Most Diversified C-Suite Growth Across the C100, 14% of CEOs Are Women and 19% of CFOs Are Women C-Suite Focuses on Data, Security and Wellness Because of Hybrid Work 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 Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025SNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year Coresight Research August 12, 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 Allsup’s, Amazon, Carter’s and Floor & Decor, among others, in the US, and Charles Tyrwhitt, Clarks, Majestic Wine and Next, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Carter’s, Floor & Decor and Natural Grocers, 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:April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper Convenience Coresight Research August 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for online shopper convenience. We cover product discovery, payments, returns and more. Read our Retail-Tech Landscape on in-store shopper convenience. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper Convenience Convenience Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Convenience—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Convenience, by Category Virtual Try-On Product Discovery and Recommendations Returns Order Fulfillment Payments and Financing 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 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysThree Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?US Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Organized Retail Crime—A Growing Threat for All Retailers Coresight Research August 11, 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 report on organized retail crime (ORC), which discusses the challenges and costs of ORC and how retailers can combat the issue. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. ORC has been in the spotlight due to an increasing number of thefts involving high-profile retailers. Retailers need to protect against ORC as it is not only costly but sometimes violent. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportThree Months to Singles’ Day: Logistics Infrastructure and the Supply Chain—Leveraging Services of China’s E-Commerce Platforms Coresight Research August 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadDomestic and international brands should set themselves up to effectively meet consumer expectations for fast delivery during Singles’ Day 2022 by leveraging the logistics services of Chinese e-commerce platforms to bolster their supply chain capabilities—but they must choose the most appropriate platform. With three months to go until the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, we explore the logistics and supply chain services of four major e-commerce platforms in China: Alibaba (Cainiao), JD.com (JD Logistics), Douyin and Kuaishou. For each platform, we discuss three key aspects that brands should consider: International reach Sustainability initiatives Technological capabilities Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2022 as we count down to the event, as well as Coresight Research’s coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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 Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresAI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural Headwinds
