Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: BNPL—Bubble Now Popping Loudly? Coresight Research July 3, 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 state of the BNPL (buy now pay later) industry. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026US Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—Update
InfographicLuxury Market Outlook—Regional Market Sizes and Factors: Infographic Coresight Research July 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur Market Outlooks for luxury retail in the US, Asia and Europe examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the regional markets, as well as key themes we are watching. We present our key findings on market sizes and growth factors in this free infographic. This infographic is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Subscribers can access the full reports by clicking the links below: Market Outlook: US Luxury Set for Solid Growth Market Outlook: Asia Luxury Market To Drive Global Luxury Growth Market Outlook: Europe Luxury Sees Bounceback Sustained 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:Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Europe Luxury Sees Bounceback Sustained Coresight Research July 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the personal luxury market in Europe, including: Factors driving its growth Market reactions to the current inflationary environment The competitive landscape, including the influence of companies like Kering and LVMH Market themes we are watching through 2022 and beyond If you would like to know more about the luxury market, read our previous Market Outlook on the global luxury market or watch the short video that accompanies the Outlook. This report is part of a series of three Market Outlooks on regional luxury goods markets—read our reports on the US and Asia. 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:Innovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearRetail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 26: US Store Openings Up 3% Year over Year Coresight Research July 1, 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard, Buc-ee’s and Chico’s, among others, in the US and FatFace, Frasers Group and HMV, among others, in the UK. We also discuss Revlon’s recent bankruptcy announcement and quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Kroger. 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:From Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer SpendingEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%US Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%
Insight Report6.18 Shopping Festival Tests Chinese Consumer Appetite For Discounts and Deals Following Lockdowns Coresight Research July 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis year’s 6.18 Shopping Festival fell at an interesting time, testing the appetite of Chinese consumers amid continued lockdowns and supply chain disruptions that have dominated the country in 2022. In this report, we discuss the performance of e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Alibaba’s Tmall and cover three key trends that we saw during this year’s 6.18 event: Optimization of online shopping services Shifts in consumption patterns across consumer groups Enhanced logistics infrastructure For more on the China market and, specifically, the country’s shopping festivals, read our Singles Day coverage. 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 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthDepartment Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To Expand
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: May 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 4% Year over Year Coresight Research June 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Our latest report covers spending from May 2022, which increased 4% year over year. We discuss changes in US consumer spending, year over year across the following sectors: Footwear Clothing, comprising the subcategories of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing Selected beauty categories 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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya Kaushik
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Asia Luxury Market To Drive Global Luxury Growth Coresight Research June 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the personal luxury market in Asia, including: Factors driving its growth Market reactions to the current inflationary environment The competitive landscape, including the influence of companies such as Chow Tai Fook Jewellery and LVMH Market themes we are watching through 2022 and beyond If you would like to know more about the luxury market, read our previous Market Outlook on the global luxury market or watch the short video that accompanies the Market Outlook. This report is part of a series of three Market Outlooks on regional luxury goods markets—read our reports on the US and Europe. 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Slows to a Mid-Teens Pace Coresight Research June 30, 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 May 15, 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. 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:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf Performance
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2022: Preview—Five Key Insights Coresight Research June 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadAmazon will host its annual Prime Day event for Western markets on July 12–13, 2022. We present five key insights in advance of the event, covering the following: Our expectations for popular product categories on Prime Day, based on data from a recent proprietary survey of US consumers Prime membership rates The heightened competition that Prime Day will face from other retailers’ sales events 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:High Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Insight ReportJune 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: What Does the Summer of Experiences Mean for Retail? Coresight Research June 29, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of June 27, 2022. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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:Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresFinancial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Metaverse Latest—Meta Humans Become Influencers Coresight Research June 29, 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 part of our Metaverse Latest series, we explore the rise of meta humans as influencers. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical StoresSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Luxury Set for Solid Growth Coresight Research June 29, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the US personal luxury goods market, including: Factors driving its growth Market reactions to the current inflationary environment The competitive landscape, including insights into companies such as Capri Holdings Kering, LVMH and Tapestry Market themes we are watching For insights on the global luxury market, read our report Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market Growth. This report is part of a series of three Market Outlooks on regional luxury goods markets—read our reports on Asia and Europe. 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:Innovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail AlchemyInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumers Shop More In Person as Avoidance Drops Coresight Research June 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 20, 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 shoppers are buying online and in-store What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places 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:Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportJune 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research June 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices 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. 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:Seasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Deep DivePlaybook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Venture Capital Funding Opportunities Coresight Research June 28, 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 corporate evolution as one of the key trends to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. In this Playbook, we cover the following: Four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on opportunities in venture capital (VC) funding A four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking VC funding Approaches for countering key challenges in securing VC funding Read our Playbook on capitalizing on opportunities in M&A and SPACs here and our Playbook on IPOs here. Read our Think Tank on venture capital here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Venture Capital Funding in Retail: A Playbook Four Key Strategies to Adopt to Recent Trends in VC Funding A Four-Step Action Plan for Retailers Seeking to Raise Funds Via VC Financing Four Approaches for Retailers to Counter Key Challenges What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s RESET Framework 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: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer Vision