Deep DiveAI in Sourcing: The Need of the Hour? Coresight Research May 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadWith sourcing procedures and practices facing increasing scrutiny, brands and retailers are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) programs to improve operational efficiency. We discuss five key applications of AI across sourcing stages, the challenges they address and innovators offering AI-based solutions. Read all Coresight Research on AI in retail. Click here for more on retail supply chains. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters AI in Sourcing: Coresight Research Analysis AI Applications Supplier or Vendor Search Spend Analysis Examining, Formulating and Storing Documents Production Monitoring Shipping to Destination Markets and Making Payments 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:Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsResearch Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPT
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Alarm Bells Are Ringing Far and Wide Coresight Research May 29, 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 slowdown in US retail and global inflationary challenges. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence PlatformThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 6% Year over Year Coresight Research May 27, 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 Allsup’s, L.L. Bean and Wegmans in the US and Geek Retreat, House of Fraser and Savers in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Citi Trends, Foot Locker, Nordstrom, Psycho Bunny, Ralph Lauren and Target. 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:Economic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than Announced
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: CPG Sustainability Innovations Coresight Research May 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five companies—by Humankind, Calyxia, Med-X, MyForestFoods and waterdrop—currently disrupting various categories of the CPG market with their sustainability and product efficacy innovations. We provide company profiles and consider the following key topics for each innovator: How the company has disrupted the market Landscape, tailwinds and headwinds Impact on traditional players Click here to read the previous report in our Retail Innovators series, which looks at five technology companies that are disrupting the global luxury market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters CPG Innovators: Coresight Research Analysis by Humankind Calyxia Med-X MyForest Foods waterdrop 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 Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Retail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer Spending
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management Coresight Research May 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for returns management in retail. We cover returns reduction, physical drop-off, post-return management and more. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management Returns Management Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns Management, by Category Returns Reduction Returns Experience Physical Drop-off Overseas Returns Post-Return Management 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 UpdateRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie Poon
Market Navigators/Market OutlookVideo: Market Outlook—Global Luxury Coresight Research May 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadSwarooprani Muralidhar, Senior Analyst at Coresight Research, talks about our new research on the global luxury goods market. In this short video, we cover the luxury market’s trajectory, the impact of recent major macro factors, digitalization and the growing importance of China’s luxury consumers. Subscribers can access our Market Outlook on luxury goods retailing 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:Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market Growth Coresight Research May 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, including: Factors driving its growth Market reactions to the current inflationary environment The competitive landscape Market themes we are watching Read about mergers and acquisitions in the global luxury market and our coverage of Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week. Watch the video that accompanies this Market Outlook: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Senior Analyst at Coresight Research and the writer of this report, talks about our new research on the global luxury goods market. Click here to access the short video. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Market Competitive Landscape Retail Innovators Themes We Are Watching 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:New Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025Financial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to Footprint
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Sales Growth Passes 20% Coresight Research May 25, 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 April 17, 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:US Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion PlanUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and Wellness
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales Decline Coresight Research May 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the first quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear (Deckers Outdoor), beauty brands and retailers (Bath & Body Works), department stores (Kohl’s), e-commerce (JD.com), home and home-improvement retailers (The Home Depot), mass merchandisers (Target), off-price retailers (TJX Companies) and warehouse clubs (BJ’s). Click here to read Week 3 of the Earnings Insight 1Q22 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:Financial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada Stores
Deep DiveThe Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical Stores Coresight Research May 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadBrick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. In this report, we look at the rise of experiential retail in India, with examples of recent experiential retail store launches in the country. We include highlights from Adidas, Amazon India, Levi’s, MyGlamm, Myntra, Puma India and more. For more on retail in India, click here to read the latest report in our India Retail Insights series, which explores the super-app ecosystem. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Coresight Research Analysis How Different Is Experiential Retail from Traditional Retail? Why Should Retailers Invest in Experiential Retail? How Should Retailers Invest in Experiential Retail? Flagship and Experiential Stores Recently Launched in India 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: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveThe Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To Watch Coresight Research May 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadFaced with ever-increasing competition and the slimmer margins that tend to come with expanded online sales, more retailers are turning to retail media (i.e., retail advertising) to capitalize on burgeoning shopper data and create new revenue streams. We discuss the key drivers fueling the growth of the retail media industry and identify five key trends that we will watch in 2022 and beyond. Our analysis and insights cover the following: Retail media networks The value of strategic partnerships Personalized promotions In-store digital advertising This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ, a provider of omnichannel measurements. We detail the company and its Retail Media Intelligence platform, Activate, in this report. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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:Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Think Tank—US Loyalty Programs Coresight Research May 24, 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. Loyalty programs, which recognize and reward customers who frequently engage with a brand or retailer, are a retail-adjacent opportunity. Coresight Research has identified retail-adjacent opportunities as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store EnergyRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Insight ReportMay 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research May 24, 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:Retail 2025: China Retail PredictionsThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Sector Focus: Off-Price Shopping—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once More Coresight Research May 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s May 16, 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:Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand Kumar
Event PresentationUli Asia Panel: How Physical Retail Space and the Metaverse Will Complement Each Other Coresight Research May 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research presents on How Physical Retail Space and the Metaverse Will Complement Each Other 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:Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresNew Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025
