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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer Developments
Event CoverageThe Lead Innovation Summit: The Retail World of Tomorrow—Adaptive Retail, DTC, Livestreaming, NFTs and More Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn July 12 and 13, 2022, The Lead brought together retailers for its Innovation Summit in New York. Coresight Research moderated a panel on livestreaming and interviewed Christina Rapsomanikis, VP of E-Commerce & Digital, North America, Coty. Our coverage of the event also features key insights from many other panels, including: The new tactics retailers are taking to grow their brand and develop stronger channels The importance of emerging technologies, such as livestreaming, the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) The opportunities of the adaptive retail market For more on innovation in the retail world and the companies propelling it forward, read Coresight Research’s Innovator Research. 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 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportJune 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Rebound; Almost All Sectors Report Positive Growth Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn June, China’s year-over-year sales increased by 3.9%. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. 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 SpendingEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsTariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close Stores
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Settle into Summer Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 11, 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveInfluencer Marketing in Luxury: Video-First and Virtual Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadTraditional marketing campaigns appear to be ceding relevance as social media’s reach and that of influencers becomes increasingly ubiquitous. We discuss how luxury brands can use influencers to drive sales, what younger consumer audiences seek and the future of luxury influencer marketing. For more on the luxury retail, read our Market Outlooks on the US, Asia and Europe. Learn about consumer perceptions of influencers in our 2022 US survey on social commerce. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Role of Luxury Influencers: Coresight Research Analysis Luxury Consumers Seek Insights from Influencers Before They Buy Celebrities Are the Primary Type of Influencer Consumers Follow “Genuinfluencers” Appear Integral To Pursuing Sustainability Goals Virtual Influencers May Be the Future of the Influencer Industry Video Content and Powerful Visuals Are Important Drivers of Luxury Sales Luxury Brands Should Utilize Video-Led Platforms To Tap Younger Shoppers 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2022: Inflation-Impacted Trends in Amazon’s c.$9 Billion Shopping Festival Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadFollowing Amazon’s Prime Day on July 12–13, 2022, we discuss key trends and metrics from the global event, presenting early estimates into the scale of Prime Day 2022 and discussing the impacts of inflation in the US. Click here to read further Coresight Research coverage of Amazon Prime Day, including from past years. Click here to read all of Coresight Research’s coverage of US holiday retail. Coresight Research’s Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US operations. 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:January 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Building Blocks of the Metaverse—Payments Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Coresight Research has identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. As consumers continue their shift toward a digital life, payment systems and solutions are evolving at a rapid pace—and have been accelerated by the emergence of the metaverse and Web 3.0. As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime Day
Deep DivePlaybook: Mastering Online Returns Logistics Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. In this Playbook, we present four strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome returns logistics hurdles, driving efficiencies in their reverse supply chain. We cover returns channels, refundless returns, channels for disposing of merchandise, and more. Read more from Coresight Research’s Playbook series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Mastering Online Returns Logistics: A Playbook Offer Multiple Channels for Customers to Make Returns Designate Space To Handle Returns Evaluate Channels for Returned Items Consider Providing Returnless Refunds 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:Innovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence PlatformWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day India 2022: Preview—Key Insights into Popular Products, Participation, Promotions and More Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadAmazon India will hold its sixth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 23–24, 2022. We present key insights ahead of the event, covering the following: Prominent product categories for Prime Day sales Improved participation from Tier 2, 3 and 4 cities Amazon India’s continued support to digitally empower SMBs Prime Day offerings and promotions Click here to read more about Amazon’s Prime Day in 2022 and previous years. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This Year
Insight ReportJune 2022 US Retail Sales: Record-Low Consumer Sentiment Not Reflected in Sales Growth Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase 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 the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesRetail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyRetail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive Expansion
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The C-Suite Revolving Door Is Picking Up Speed Coresight Research July 17, 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 major C-suite shifts currently under way in retail. 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 CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This Year
Deep Dive10 Trends in the US CPG Market Coresight Research July 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadUS consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, such as Clorox and Unilever, are increasingly looking for ways to cater to evolving, post-pandemic consumer needs. In this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US CPG market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Our 10 covered trends include both multiyear trends—such as heightened demand for both sustainable and health and wellness products—and new trends such as increased brand collaborations and innovation, as well as expanded private label offerings. For more on the US CPG market, read our Retail Innovators report on CPG sustainability or dive into our US CPG Sales Tracker series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction 10 Trends in US CPG: Coresight Research Analysis Focus on Sustainability Health-Focused Startup Acquisitions Private Labels’ Increased Market Share Improved E-Commerce Presence Through DNVBs Increased Social Media Leveraging by Smaller CPG Brands Increased Multi-Channel Marketing by Traditional Players Personalized Experiences To Win Consumers Visible, Agile Supply Chains Product Collaborations Increased Innovation 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:Analyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This Year
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 28: US Store Openings Up 2% Year over Year Coresight Research July 15, 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 Boot Barn, Club Champion and Giant Food, among others, in the US and The Food Warehouse, Hobbycraft and Shoe Zone, among others, in the UK. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailUS CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG Growth
Insight ReportJune 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates Further Coresight Research July 15, 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:Earnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive Change
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, July 2022: Social Media and Gaming Platforms Become Live Shopping Destinations Coresight Research July 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, moves by social media platforms and online marketplaces to become destinations for live shopping, as well as brands tapping the gaming space. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. This report includes highlights from social media platforms such as Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube, as well as retail companies including Amazon, eBay, HelloFresh, Honda, Myntra 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:US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified CommerceBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaThe Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory Excellence
