Deep DiveUS Back to School 2022: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share? Coresight Research July 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadContinuing our US Back-to-School 2022 series, we analyze the channels and retailers that are set to capture share of back-to-school spending this year, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Our discussion covers the following key topics: Demand: Which Channels Consumers Expect To Shop Demand: Which Retailers Consumers Expect To Shop Supply: Retailers Report Strengthened Inventories This report includes selected management commentary from Gap Inc., Hanesbrands, Macy’s and more. Click here to read our US Back-to-School 2022: Retail Outlook For more insights into consumer behaviors and expectations in US retail, click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Playbook—Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable Sourcing Coresight Research July 13, 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 sourcing as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. Companies need to rethink their sourcing strategies due to the hurdles presented by the pandemic, political conflicts, economic disruptions and climate change. Our Playbook on sourcing presents five key strategies that brands can use to overcome these hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2022 Insights: Amazon Limits Its Ambitions in Testing Times Coresight Research July 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadSince its launch in 2015, Prime Day has become one of the most important events in the US retail calendar. Over the years, many retailers have responded to its success of Prime Day with copycat promotions, using Prime Day to gauge the pulse of such coming retail events as back-to-school and holiday sales. Our initial observations of Prime Day 2022 cover the following: Amazon’s focus on its private-label products The challenge and implications of excess inventory Rival retailers’ competing promotions Explore our wider coverage of Prime Day and our Amazon databank. 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: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Deep DiveAmerica’s Biggest Grocery Retailers: Assessing Performance and Strategy Coresight Research July 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore the competitive landscape of the US grocery market by analyzing performance metrics for the top eight US grocery retailers, by revenue, proposition and typical customer base, as well as providing commentary on their business strategies. Read about Australian grocery retailers, the opportunity in physical Amazon Fresh stores and consolidation in US regional grocery chains. For all Coresight Research coverage of grocery retailers, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction America’s Biggest Grocery Retailers: Coresight Research Analysis Rankings and Trajectories Positioning and Proposition Strategy and Analyst Commentary 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:Groceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This WeekRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Declines Marginally but Continues in Mid-Teens Coresight Research July 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended June 12, 2022, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROAS
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: How Did Consumers Celebrate Independence Day? Coresight Research July 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 4, 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 Fourth of July holiday weekend, analyzing 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in FocusConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportWhat Does the Global Chip Shortage Mean for Retailers? Coresight Research July 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadGlobal production of automobiles, appliances and consumer electronics continue to be plagued by shortages of semiconductors—i.e., chips. We discuss the root causes of the global chip shortage and its implications for retailers. 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 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500US Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance—Infographic
Deep DiveE-Commerce Outlook: US Beauty—Skincare To Lead Online Growth Coresight Research July 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadAn increasing number of US beauty purchases have been made online in the past few years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to sales via online marketplaces, mass retailers websites and shoppable, branded websites, the beauty market has become more digitalized than ever before. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online beauty market and present key market drivers, industry players, innovators and themes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. For more on the US beauty market, read our Market Outlook on US beauty retailing Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction E-Commerce Performance and Outlook Online Market Factors Competitive Landscape Leading Companies Other Beauty Players Where Men and Women Shop for Beauty Themes We Are Watching E-Commerce 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:Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessEarnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
Deep DiveThe Evolving Gender-Free Category: Trends and Opportunities in Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry and Beauty Coresight Research July 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the growing gender-free category, considering how education and fit are relevant for brands or retailers entering the category. We discuss the evolution of the category, covering the following: The mainstreaming of gender identity Legal requirements promoting the category Store openings Product launches Celebrity brands Read our report on inclusivity trends in retail. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Evolving Gender-Free Category: Coresight Research Analysis Mainstreaming of Gender-Identification Categories Beyond Men and Women Legal Changes Are Pushing the Category Forward Gender-Free Specialty Retailers Opened Stores Focusing on Teens and Kids Gender-Free Launches Expand, Led by Mass Market and Accessible Luxury Celebrity Product Launches and Fashion Promotion Legitimize the Category Education, Technical Design and Fit: Considerations for Entering the Category 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—The Pharmacy ShakeoutAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John Harmon
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: AR in Fashion—MetaBurnett Event Links the Virtual and Physical Worlds Coresight Research July 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the rise of augmented reality (AR) technology in fashion, with highlights from Burnett New York’s recent “MetaBurnett” event, which linked the real and virtual worlds. This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of July 6, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which discusses the the rise of meta humans as influencers. For more on how brands are using AR and other technologies in the metaverse, read Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive Technologies. 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:Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportFour Months to Singles’ Day: Four Strategies for Brands To Prepare for 11.11 Coresight Research July 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadBrands and retailers need to plan their marketing strategies well in advance of Singles’ Day 2021 in order to ensure that they are well positioned to drive traffic and maximize sales—particularly this year, in a challenging economic environment. With four months to go until the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, we present key strategies that brands and retailers should implement to set themselves up for success during this year’s shopping festival. In this report, we cover the following: The use of influencers in brand campaigns—including key opinion leaders (KOLs), key opinion consumers (KOCs) and virtual humans Localized marketing tools offered by major e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com The importance of aligning with national priorities such as sustainability E-commerce trends in China, including digital collectibles Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2022 as we count down to the event, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead Declines
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Drought, War and Pestilence (Or, The Outlook for US Food Prices) Coresight Research July 10, 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 prospect for further price rises in food in the US. 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:Retail 2025: China Retail PredictionsJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 27: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year Coresight Research July 8, 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 Bed Bath & Beyond, Givenchy and Reiss in the US and Boots, Clarks and Sainsbury’s in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Bed Bath & Beyond. 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Connected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
Deep DiveJune 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Demand Contracts as Mortgage Rates Hit Decade Highs Coresight Research July 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur US Housing Market Indicators report offers the latest insights into the state of the US housing landscape. We cover nine recent metrics for the US market. This month’s report shows that demand contracted while mortgage rates hit decade highs. Read our complete coverage of the home and home improvement sector 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:US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? InfographicAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintSector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data Graphic
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumers’ Complete Inflation Playbook Coresight Research July 7, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. With inflation at a 40-year high, we examine changing consumer behavior and major food retailers’ shopper profiles by income. We assess emerging trends in the following key areas: Consumers’ perceptions of inflation Consumers’ responses to inflation by income Consumers’ responses to inflation by region Consumers’ responses to inflation by age Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. 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 New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open Stores
