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:Analyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster ProcurementBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores
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:Consumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store
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:Analyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store Expansion
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:Analyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%
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:CEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Agenda
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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Infographic
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:Amazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and Target
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: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains Resilient
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:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsNew Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John Mercer
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 Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresAnalyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand Kumar
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:US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Spikes and Beauty Sales Growth Jumps, Driven by Prime Day and Competing July 2025 Sales EventsThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025
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:Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data Graphic
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:Revving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayWeekly 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 MoreChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet Naik
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Australia’s Grocery Market To See Growth Revival Coresight Research July 14, 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. We expect 2022 to bring a growth revival in Australian food retail sales, following moderation in 2021 after the pandemic-driven growth spike in 2020. Low population growth, inflation and a rise in consumption of health and wellness products are key factors influencing the market. We expect demand to settle to a level higher than historic levels, given that behavior changes have persisted for more than two years, creating tailwinds for food-at-home demand in the years ahead. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Steadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer Latest
