Deep DiveUS Apparel and Footwear Brands Adopt Hybrid Wholesale-DTC Models Coresight Research August 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadUS apparel brands are shifting to hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. We analyze 13 companies and four alternative practices: e-concession, revenue sharing, dropshipping and the shop-in-shop model. We also present strategies for implementing wholesale and DTC models. Read our report on luxury brands and DTC here and our complete apparel coverage 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:Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 15: US CPG Latest
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience Coresight Research August 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience. We cover self-checkout, indoor mapping, shelf management and more. See our Retail-Tech Landscape on online 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: In-Store Shopper Convenience Convenience Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience, by Category Self-Checkout Virtual Try-On Digital Kiosks and Displays Indoor Mapping and Navigation Shelf Management Workforce Tools 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store Plans
Insight ReportOrganized Retail Crime: A Growing Threat for All Retailers Coresight Research August 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadOrganized retail crime (ORC) has been in the spotlight due to an increasing number of thefts involving high-profile retailers including Best Buy, Burberry, Bloomingdale’s, CVS, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens. In this report, we discuss the challenges and costs of ORC and how retailers can combat the issue. 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: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural Headwinds
Insight ReportRetailTech: Associate Enablement Technologies—Using the Strengths of In-Store Staff as an Advantage Over E-Commerce Players Coresight Research August 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadThere are a variety of hardware and software tools and platforms, such as tablets and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered clienteling software, that enable retailers to leverage one of their most valuable assets: the store associate. We explore how retailers can arm their associates with technology to offer better, more knowledgeable service and so gain an advantage over e-commerce players. We discuss the macroeconomic context, highlighting the increasing need for associate enablement tools. 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:US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff Pain
Insight ReportBeauty and Fragrance as an Entry Point to Luxury Coresight Research August 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadLuxury brands fulfill consumers’ demand for superior products that provide a sense of culture and status. However, high price points do not make a product luxurious. Together with CEW, we explore why beauty and fragrance are natural entry points for fashion brands seeking to elevate themselves to luxury positioning: Beauty and fragrance products allow brands to span more consumer touchpoints During the pandemic, fragrance became an essential part of many consumers’ lives, cementing it as a solid stepping stone to luxury Beauty is unlikely to interfere with a company’s existing lines and offers the potential for lucrative licensing agreements This report is sponsored by CEW—conversation leaders in the beauty industry and community. Click here to read the previous report from Coresight Research and CEW, which explores the companies leveraging the fragrance premiumization trend—including Chanel, Chloé and Dior, among others—as well as three key factors driving the trend. 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:Walmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Grocery Private Labels Are Clawing Back Share Coresight Research August 9, 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. Private labels (also known as “own brands” or “store brands”) are goods manufactured directly for—and sometimes by—a retailer and marketed under its brand identity, to varying degrees. With grocery inflation taking a toll on the US consumer finances, many shoppers are turning to private labels as they prioritize value over name recognition. Year-over-year growth of private-label sales outpaced name brands for the year to date, as of July 10, 2022. Click the image below to read our full report on the US grocery private-label market. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging Technologies
Deep Dive10 Trends in Mass Retail—Dollar Stores, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs Coresight Research August 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs US mass retail moves beyond the pandemic and toward a new set of challenges—including sky-high inflation and widespread supply chain disruptions—we present 10 trends in the industry to explore how retail players can best navigate the path ahead. Want to learn more about trends to watch? Discover 10 key trends in the US CPG market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction 10 Trends in US Mass Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Revamping Supply Chains To Address Inventory Imbalances Improving Wages and Benefits Proliferation of Private-Label Essentials The Rise of Retail Media Repurposing of Brick-and-Mortar Stores From Customer Loyalty to Customer Centricity Reimaging Stores and Store Formats The Diversification of Payment Methods Growth of Livestreaming Sustainability and Circularity 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance—Infographic
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 2: Colgate, Crocs, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sales Remain Flat Coresight Research August 9, 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 7, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Carter’s Inc., Crocs Inc., Gildan Activewear Inc. and Under Armour), beauty brands and retailers (L’Oréal S.A.), CPG (Clorox Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. and Procter & Gamble Company), drugstore retailers (CVS Health), e-commerce (Alibaba), food retailers (Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and Weis Markets Inc.) and home and home-improvement retailers (Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. and Wayfair). Click here to read Week 1 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:Economic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Summertime Shifts in Consumer Behavior Plateau Coresight Research August 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 1, 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 consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What shoppers are buying online and in-store 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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveUS Grocery: Private Labels Rebound as Inflation Rages Coresight Research August 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadPrivate labels (also known as “own brands” or “store brands”) are goods manufactured directly for—and sometimes by—a retailer and marketed under its brand identity, to varying degrees. We explore five key trends in the US grocery private-label market and analyze data sourced from analytics firm IRI. Interested in grocery retail? Learn more about strategies and performance at America’s biggest grocery retailers, Amazon Fresh’s push into physical retail and our US grocery Market Outlook. For all Coresight Research coverage of grocery retailers, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Return of Grocery Private Labels: Coresight Research Analysis Grocery Private Labels Are Clawing Back Share Private Labels Gain Share in Inflation-Impacted Categories Private Labels Overindex in Fresh Categories Retailers Continue Expansion of Private-Label Portfolios Private-Label Share in the US To Increase as Discounters Expand 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:April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John Mercer
Insight ReportDining Out vs. Eating In—Four Key Trends in US Consumer Behavior Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present four trends in the changing dynamics around food retail and foodservice in the US, using data sourced from national statistics and our proprietary surveys of US consumers. Our insights cover the following: Total food spending—foodservice vs. food retail Inflation—food-at-home vs. food-away-from home The impacts of improved staffing levels and wage inflation for restaurants US consumer behavior—visiting restaurants vs. buying food in-store Read more Coresight Research coverage of food, drug and mass retail. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra survey 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: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: The Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twins Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Internet of Things (IoT) provides the crucial link between the virtual and real worlds. Devices fitted with IoT sensors that are connected to 5G networks can help brands and retailers recreate real-world locations in detail and providing immersive virtual experiences. In this report, we explore IoT technology as it relates to the metaverse, covering its key components and the benefits of digital twins. 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 payments. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s Next
InfographicThe Coresight Research BEST Framework for Retail Excellence Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research BEST framework provides a model through which retailers can implement a consumer-centric approach to physical and digital retail, covering brand building, experiences, services and technology integration. Our BEST framework is in line with the Coresight Research RESET framework for change. That framework provides retailers with a model for adapting to a new world marked by consumer-centricity in 2022 and beyond. Click the image below to read our report, BEST Framework—A New Era in Retail Excellence. This infographic 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping Plans
Deep DiveBEST Framework—A New Era in Retail Excellence Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research launched its proprietary BEST framework in 2019, helping retailers rethink their approach to physical retail via brand building, experiences, services and technology integration. Now, we relaunch our BEST framework to provide all players with a model through which they can achieve retail excellence by taking a consumer-centric approach to online and in-store retail. In this report, we explore each aspect of the framework, with our insights supported by analysis of proprietary US consumer survey findings. Our BEST framework is in line with Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. That framework provides retailers with a model for adapting to a new world marked by consumer-centricity in 2022 and beyond. Non-subscribers can access a free graphic summarizing our BEST framework 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand Engagement
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Same-Day Store Deliveries: Another Service Model in Retail Coresight Research August 7, 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 Amazon’s latest retail initiative—offering same-day deliveries on behalf of select brands, fulfilled from those retailers’ stores—and what this means for the company moving forward. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Shoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
