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:CPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores
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:Disrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025
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:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro Store
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:US Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025
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:Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping Journey
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:Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesAnalyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingAdapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail Success
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 Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff Pain
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:Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion Plan
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to Footprint
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:Innovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000Innovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AIIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
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:The Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan
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:Analyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s Next
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:Financial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—InfographicThe Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready Commerce
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:The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of Retail2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
