Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Apparel Brands and Retailers Increase CapEx Coresight Research July 7, 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. Apparel brands and retailers are increasing their capital expenditures (CapEx) in 2022, focusing primarily on supply chain and stores. We explore a selected group of brands and retailers from the Coresight 100, detailing their CapEx, including the top five focus areas for 2022 and examples of spending in each area. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Matrix: Retail MediaJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025September 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DivePlaybook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable Sourcing Coresight Research July 7, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified sourcing as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. In this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more, with highlights from leading retail companies such as Adidas, Chanel, Kering, PVH Corp., NIKE and Walmart. For more on this topic, read our recent reports, AI in Sourcing and Sustainability in Sourcing. Read more from Coresight Research’s Playbook series. 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 Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportAmazon Fresh—Unlocking the Potential of Physical Stores in Grocery Coresight Research July 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadAmazon Fresh stores are central to Amazon’s multiyear efforts to forge a solid brick-and-mortar presence in grocery. We assess the retailer’s prospects, covering the following areas: Amazon Fresh’s influence as both disruptor and trendsetter in the industry Trends of smaller-format stores and data-driven platforms Amazon Fresh’s technological advantage Read our profile of Amazon as part of our Coresight 100 list, our Amazon apparel US survey findings and our coverage of Amazon Prime Day 2022. 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; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John Mercer
Insight ReportRetailTech: Warehouse Management Platforms—Enhancing the Central Nervous System of the Supply Chain Coresight Research July 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadWarehouses form the central nervous system of the supply chain, connecting supply and demand. We explore the position of the warehouse in the modern, technology-powered supply chain and the functional areas of warehouse management platforms. We also discuss enabling technologies (such as artificial intelligence and robotics) and leading warehouse management software solution providers—including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft and more. Read more Coresight Research coverage of AI in retail, the supply chain and retail technology. 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:Sentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s Club
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2022: New Retail Space To Outpace Closed Retail Space by 2X in 2022 Coresight Research July 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur monthly US Store Tracker Extra report supplements the Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports with additional insight, including retailer-level data on square footage and closures and openings as a percentage of total store base. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings at the end of each month in 2022 versus the comparable period in 2021. Year-to-date data in this report are as of June 24, 2022 (corresponding to week 25 in our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker) versus the comparable period in 2021 (the four weeks ended June 25, 2021). Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. 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. Click here to view. 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 Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact Fades
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Resale—Opportunities and Challenges for Domestic and International Retailers Coresight Research July 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadResale platforms are gaining prominence in India. With a focus on the online channel, we explore India’s reselling market, covering the following key topics: Prominent reselling models and key players—including eBay The rise of online thrift stores Opportunities for retailers in resale—covering India’s digitally savvy consumer demographic and demand for sustainability Headwinds in the market, such as counterfeiting International retailers’ expansion into India’s resale market—with highlights from Poshmark For more on this topic, read our Playbook on how to succeed with alternative models in retail, covering resale, subscription and rental. This report is part of our India Retail Insights series. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of India 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: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceData and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025CEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: Australian Grocery Retailers—Online Grocery Battles To Heat Up Coresight Research July 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the Australian grocery sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators. Read our 2022 US online grocery survey and learn about opportunities in India’s international grocery market. Click here for all Coresight Research coverage of grocery retailers. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Market Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik
Insight ReportReducing GHG Emissions in Retailers’ Supply Chains: The Beginning of a Long Journey to Sustainability Coresight Research July 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadUS corporations are facing growing pressure from the government and stakeholders to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through their supply chains. We discuss how 10 US retailers with global supply chains (selected from the Coresight 100) are responding—covering net-zero goals, science-based targets and more. The 10 covered companies in this report are from multiple retail sectors: Department stores—Macy’s and Nordstrom Discount stores—Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Five Below Home-improvement retail—Home Depot Mass merchandisers—Target and Walmart Wholesale clubs—BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Click here to view our full Coresight 100 list and access more coverage of these retailers. Read more about sustainability in retail and the retail supply chain. 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: China Retail PredictionsShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: The Summer of Travel Rages On Coresight Research July 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 27, 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: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro Store4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains Unchanged
Insight Report1Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Discretionary Weakness Drives Inventory Surge Coresight Research July 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q22 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period, across the following sectors: Apparel specialty retail—Academy Sports & Outdoors, American Eagle Outfitters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap, Lululemon Athletica and Urban Outfitters Beauty retail—Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty Department stores—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom Discount stores—Big Lots, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Five Below Drugstores—CVS Health and Walgreen Boots Alliance Electronics retail—Best Buy Food and grocery retail—Albertsons Companies, Sprouts Farmers Market, Weis Markets Home and home-improvement retail—Floor & Decor Holdings, Home Depot, Lowe’s Companies, RH, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma Jewelry retail—Signet Jewelers Luxury retail—Capri Holdings and Tapestry Mass merchandisers—Target and Walmart Off-price retail—Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies Warehouse clubs—BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Click here to read the previous report in the series, which looks at 4Q21. 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 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokHigher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookHigh-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025
Deep DiveUS Back to School 2022: Retail Outlook—Here’s What Shoppers Say They Will Do Coresight Research July 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs we move into peak summer ahead of the new school year, we present our outlook for the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season. We contextualize our overall expectations with macroeconomic data and findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Among the key topics covered in this report are inflation, consumer spending expectations (in dollar terms and unit purchases versus last year), and popular product categories and retailers for BTS shopping. 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 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:NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 4% Year over Year Coresight Research July 4, 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. The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Trackerprovides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. The data are sourced from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Consumer spending on clothing and footwear remained solid in May 2022 (latest data available), against strong comparatives. Shoppers upped their spending by 4.0% year over year, lower than April’s growth but higher than March’s growth. We believe that price rises were the major growth driver of the total spending on apparel and footwear in May 2022, with volumes down slightly. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Payments Coresight Research July 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn recent years, many new payment methods for retailers, brands and businesses have emerged to increase efficiency, reduce costs and help unlock trade barriers. 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. In this report, 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—with highlights on MoonPay, Immutable X, Polygon and Arbitrum. This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on cryptocurrencies. 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:Tariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Tariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
Insight ReportApparel Brands and Retailers Increase Capital Expenditures, Focusing on Supply Chain and Stores Coresight Research July 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe are seeing apparel brands and companies increase their capital expenditures in 2022. In this report, we explore the following: Comparison of companies’ capital expenditures in 2021 versus 2022 The top five areas of capital expenditure Examples of company spending in each area Read more coverage of apparel and footwear retail 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:Innovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the Economy
Deep Dive10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail Coresight Research July 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis is a time of further recovery for apparel brands and retailers, following the pandemic disruption of 2020 and 2021. We identify 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, covering a number of key topics: Launches of private labels Better wholesale solutions and smarter supply chains New ways to engage with customers and innovations in physical retail stores Overperformance at the luxury end of the market Retail collaborations The expansion of sustainability and inclusivity Fashion in the metaverse Learn more in-depth about innovations in retail stores, brand collaborations, inclusivity and fashion in the metaverse. Read our coverage of the supply chain here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Private Brands Launched To Create Differentiated Products Better Wholesale Solutions Smarter Strategies for Direct Consumer Engagement Building Resilient and Flexible Supply Chains Outperformance in Luxury Apparel and Footwear Retail Collaborations Fashion in the Metaverse Inclusivity Sustainability Innovations in Apparel Physical Stores 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintySentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey Insights
