Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China Coresight Research May 23, 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. Apparel and footwear specialty retail is making a comeback in the US and UK, while China has been hit by lockdowns. Click the image below to read our Market Outlook, which discusses the performance of, and outlook for, the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, opportunities arising from three key apparel and footwear specialty retail trends and notable retail innovators in the space. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. Zalando Coresight Research May 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadASOS and Zalando are heavyweights in European online apparel retailing. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we profile the two companies, analyzing seven key aspects of their businesses. Our analysis includes the following: Business models, fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies Financial metrics Shopper profiles Automation and data-driven strategies Strategic partnerships Sustainability initiatives Read our Market Outlook on the global fast-fashion market. Access more of our apparel coverage here. Read our previous report in the series, Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction ASOS vs. Zalando: Coresight Research Analysis Business Overview 1. Business Models—Shift Toward Becoming Fashion Marketplaces 2. Fast-Fashion Positioning and Pricing Strategies 3. Financial Metrics: Revenue, Operating Margins, Marketing and Fulfillment Rates 4. Customer Profiles 5. Automation and Data-Driven Inventory Management and Personalization 6. Key Strategic Partnerships 7. Sustainability 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 Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
Insight ReportAre NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains? Coresight Research May 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadAlthough the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. In this report, we discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security. We also cover key impacts of NFT technology, including driving wider adoption of blockchain technology in retail and supporting the growing resale and rental markets. Read more on blockchain, NFTs and 5G technology. Click here for all reports under Coresight Research’s extensive metaverse 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:Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Economic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportApril 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Volumes Continue Shrinking with Rising Inflation Coresight Research May 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn April 2022, UK retail sales continued to grow year over year in value while declining in volume. Factoring in inflation, retail sales actually declined. Online sales decreased 10% year over year. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel Integration
Event PresentationThe Convergence of Physical and Virtual Retail in the Metaverse Era Coresight Research May 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn May 22, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented in a session hosted by Placer.ai at ICSC 2022 Las Vegas. In this presentation, we discuss six ways in which the metaverse and the physical world will work in tandem, covering the following key topics: Augmented reality (AR) technology Demand for virtual land 3D gaming NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and other digital assets Immersive technologies Livestreaming 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Are the Wheels Coming Off Big Tech? Coresight Research May 22, 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 latest in the world of big tech. 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in Apparel
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 20: US Store Closures Down by Two-Thirds Year over Year Coresight Research May 20, 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 Ahold Delhaize, Best Buy and Cotton On in the US and Angling Direct, Dune London and The Food Warehouse in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Alhold Delhaize, Dillard’s, Fossil Group, Herman Miller, The Home Depot, Tapestry and Walmart. 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:Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer Latest
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China Coresight Research May 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadApparel specialty retail is making a comeback in the US and UK, while China has been hit by lockdowns. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, opportunities arising from three key apparel and footwear specialty retail trends and notable retail innovators in the space. Read our US Apparel and Footwear Retailing Market Outlook for more coverage of the US and see our coverage of apparel specialty and off-price sectors here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Sector Sales Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators What We Think Appendix: Ranking Apparel and Footwear Retailers by Store Numbers Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—InfographicHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence
Insight ReportApril 2022 China Retail Sales: Sales Slump Amid Extended Lockdowns Coresight Research May 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn April, China’s year-over-year sales declined by 9.7%, slowing to the lowest point since March 2020. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online 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. 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—Infographic2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsHoliday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping Rush
Deep DiveThink Tank: US Retail Loyalty Programs—Redefining Customer Engagement Coresight Research May 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2022 and beyond. In this report, we explore loyalty programs in US retail, presenting insights across the following key topics: The benefits that make loyalty programs attractive to shoppers and what they tend to dislike, informed by proprietary survey insights The competitive landscape for US loyalty programs in key retail sectors How demand for unlocking first-party data is driving the loyalty-program market How NFTs are broadening the scope of loyalty programs to engage and reward consumers Three opportunities to make loyalty programs more attractive Click here for all of our Think Tank reports. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction US Retail Loyalty Programs: A Think Tank Consumer Positions on Loyalty Programs: Our Survey Data Competitive Landscape Market Drivers Opportunities for Retailers: Making Loyalty Programs More Attractive 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:Rolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs Coresight Research May 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs. We cover gamification, personalization, blockchain 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: Customer Loyalty Programs Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs, by Type Blockchain Loyalty Programs Cashback Loyalty Programs Gamified Loyalty Programs Personalized Loyalty Programs Tiered Loyalty Programs 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 32: US Store Tracker ExtraAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime Day
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App Ecosystem Coresight Research May 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine India’s latest super app, Tata Neu from Tata Group, covering its core offerings, loyalty-building features and plans for growth, as well as consumer’s reactions on the app’s launch day. We also discuss India’s super-app ecosystem as a whole, featuring Amazon, Google and WhatsApp. Read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which examines upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) in India in the retail and retail-tech sectors. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform Shifts
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: The Benefits of Smart Shopping Solutions Coresight Research May 18, 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 physical retail renewal as a key trend to watch in retail in 2022. Retailers worldwide need to address customers’ evolving needs to stay competitive. Smart shopping solutions—the application of deep technology to streamline in-store retail operations—can help them do so while offering a seamless store-based shopping experience, building loyalty and increasing sales. Click the image below to read our deep dive into the advantages of smart shopping solutions for India’s retail market specifically, with examples of India-based retailers using such smart retail technologies. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance—InfographicStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Insight ReportApril 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens but Volumes Remain Down Year over Year Coresight Research May 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well in April 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector 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:Rolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment Focus
Deep DiveThe On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling Growth Coresight Research May 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers. In this report, we cover the following topics: Challenges faced by apparel brands and retailers over the past two years The benefits of on-demand manufacturing over traditional manufacturing Consumers’ desire for sustainable, “Made in USA” and print-on-demand products The adoption of advanced technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing and robotics—by apparel brands and retailers New manufacturing strategies that business will adopt moving forward, including product customization This free report is sponsored by US-based advanced robotics startup SoftWear Automation. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Read more Coresight Research coverage of the retail supply chain and retail technology This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents(Click to navigate) Introduction The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Coresight Research x SoftWear Automation Five Factors Fueling the Growth of On-Demand Manufacturing Focus on Sustainability Demand for “Made in USA” Products Adoption of Advanced Technologies Rise in On-Demand Product Customization Popularity of Print-on-Demand Apparel What We Think Survey Methodology 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:Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff PressuresAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights
