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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square Feet
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:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive Change
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:Inconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceMass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: 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:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized Expansion
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:US Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of OpeningsGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindThree Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 Stores
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:Dollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led Workflows
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyHoliday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data Graphic
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:Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker ExtraAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John Mercer
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 OutlookAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John Mercer
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:US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkThree Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Analyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie Poon
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:The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-Commerce
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:Lower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
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:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsData and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar
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:Shoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Retail
