Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: June UK Retail Sales—Deepest Volume Declines in 30+ Years Coresight Research July 26, 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. 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. Adjusting for inflation, the year-over-year volume decline in UK retail sales deepened in June to (5.9)%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Excepting the pandemic-hit months of April and May 2020, this set a record for volume declines, based on the ONS’s current data set, which extends back to January 1989. In June, total UK retail sales value growth continued to slow, even as overall consumer price inflation accelerated. The total sector eked out a very modest 1.7% year-over-year value increase during the month. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik Bhatia
Insight ReportJuly 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: What To Expect for the Rest of the Summer Coresight Research July 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 July 20, 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes Stores2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease Inflation Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 18, 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:Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsAnalyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik Bhatia
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in US Department Store Retailing: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadKohl’s and Macy’s are the two leading US department stores. In our Head-to-Head series, we compare their revenues, store portfolios, digital sales, product diversification, shopper profiles, consumer purchasing patterns, inflation impacts and innovations. Read our department store insights for updates on the sector’s 1Q22 performance. Learn how global luxury department stores are evolving. Read our most recent Head-to-Head report on the global beauty market comparing Estée Lauder vs. L’Oréal. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Kohl’s vs. Macy’s: Coresight Research Analysis Revenue Growth Store Portfolios Digital Sales Moderated in FY 2021: Macy’s Digital Sales Outpace Kohl’s Product Diversification: Consumer Category Preferences Continue to Shift Shopper Profiles Consumer Purchasing Patterns Inflation Impacts as of the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Innovations at Kohl’s and Macy’s 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 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy
Deep DivePlaybook: Beauty in the Metaverse—Four Strategies for Success in the Virtual World Coresight Research July 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. 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. In this Playbook, we outline four key ways in which beauty brands and retailers can begin participating in the metaverse. We also discuss notable recent examples of these strategies from companies including Estée Lauder, L’Oréal and LVMH. Read more coverage of the retail metaverse. Read more from Coresight Research’s Playbook series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Beauty in the Metaverse: A Playbook Build Advertising Campaigns in Virtual Worlds Craft Immersive Experiences for Consumers Create Virtual Idols Release NFT Collections and Digital Twins What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s RESET 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:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Innovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportJune 2022 UK Retail Sales: Deepest Volume Declines in 30+ Years Coresight Research July 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn June 2022, UK retail sales growth grew 1.7% year over year while volume declines were the deepest in decades at 5.9%. Online retail sales decreased by 9.7% 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Sales-Tax Cuts To Drive Strong Consumer DemandWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Journey to Omnichannel as It Consolidates Grocery Around Amazon Fresh Coresight Research July 24, 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 consolidation of grocery around Amazon Fresh. 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:US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav PitaliyaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsSentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in China’s Sportswear Market: Anta vs. Li-Ning Coresight Research July 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadAnta and Li-Ning are the two largest sportswear brand owners in China. In this Head-to-Head report, we compare the two companies by: Revenue Brand positioning Sales channels Key strategies Read our previous report in the Head-to-Head series, Head-to-Head in the Global Beauty Market: Estée Lauder vs. L’Oréal. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Anta vs. Li-Ning: Coresight Research Analysis Company Overviews Brand Portfolios: Core Brands Have Different Market Focuses Revenue: Anta Has Outpaced Li-Ning in Revenue Growth E-Commerce Revenues: Both Companies Have Mature E-Commerce Businesses Revenue by Category: Both Companies Weighted Toward Apparel Sales Channels: Li-Ning Has Higher Exposure to Wholesale Channels Key Strategies: Both Companies Aim To Expand Product Categories 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:The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John Harmon
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 29: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year Coresight Research July 22, 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 Amazon, Foodtown and Louis Vuitton in the US and HMV, JD Sports and Mango, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Harbor Freight Tools, Leslie’s and Publix Super Markets. 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:Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansGlobal Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and SustainabilityChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival Spending
InfographicChina vs. US—Livestreaming E-Commerce Adoption: Infographic Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur survey-based analysis explores the current state of the livestreaming markets in China and the US, covering the use of livestream shopping, popular platforms, categories and formats, consumer spending behaviors and more. We present selected key findings in this free infographic and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Subscribers can access the full reports by clicking the links below: US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022 China Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022 Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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:AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 15: US CPG Latest
Deep DiveChina Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Value and Brand Trust Are Key in Live-Video Shopping Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in China, based on findings from a proprietary consumer survey. Our analysis covers the following key topics: Use of livestream shopping—including a comparison of China versus the US Livestream shopping habits—popular platforms, categories and formats Purchasing process—consumer spending behaviors, reasons for buying and cart abandonment The power of influencers/celebrities Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. Click here to read our free infographic featuring select survey findings. 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: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John Mercer2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: How Do US Online Shoppers Prefer To Return Purchases? Coresight Research July 21, 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. Product returns have always been a part of retail, but recent e-commerce growth has magnified their importance. Retailers should offer multiple channels for customers to return items, to accommodate the differing preferences of consumers—particularly when it comes to online purchases. A Coresight Research survey conducted in April 2022 found that among online shoppers who had returned an online purchase in the past 12 months, mail and drop-off locations were the most preferred channels. Click the image below to read our Playbook: Mastering Online Returns Logistics, which presents four strategies that retailers can implement to improve the online returns logistics process. Our Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for mass customization. We cover visualization and scanning, 3D printing, product configuration and more. 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: Mass Customization Mass Customization Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization, by Category Visualization and Scanning 3D Printing Customization Technologies, Software and Platforms Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Customized Garment Printing Product Configuration Shop/Business Management Software and Technologies 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 CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and More
Deep Dive10 Trends in Global Beauty Coresight Research July 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadConsumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area. Our trend coverage spans pre-eminent multiyear trends such as premiumization and sustainability to nascent trends such as the expanding metaverse. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of beauty brands and retailers. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters 10 Trends in Global Beauty: Coresight Research Analysis Beauty and Wellness Ethical Beauty via Sustainable Packaging Beauty Retail Partnerships Beauty and the Metaverse Beauty and Livestreaming High Growth in the Male Beauty Sector Big Beauty Firms as Investors and Accelerators Premiumization in Fragrance The Rise of Beauty Technology The Evolving Role of Celebrities and KOLs 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and Uncertainty
Insight ReportLiving Up to the Hype: How Digital Media Platforms Can Close the Loop Between Content, Culture and Commerce Coresight Research July 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn the ever-evolving landscape of global youth culture, it can be daunting for brands to know how to reach the most influential consumers of fashion, art, entertainment and technology. We explore how Hypebeast is positioning itself to play a major role in defining the narrative of the Web3.0 generation through its new media business model. We identify opportunities for Hypebeast to: Drive increased engagement across social media channels Lean into livestreaming e-commerce and recommerce to connect with young consumers Accelerate from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, leading the shift to the metaverse This free Custom Report is sponsored by Hypebeast, an online lifestyle destination for contemporary trends, fashion and culture. Click here to read more Custom Reports from Coresight Research. Read our full coverage of the metaverse and our coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. 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 15: US CPG LatestTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic
