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:Shoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025US Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q22, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Weis Post Strong Results; Qurate’s Sales Decline Coresight Research May 17, 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 15, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear (Under Armour), beauty brands and retailers (Coty), e-commerce (Qurate Retail), food retailers (Weis Markets) and luxury (Tapestry). Click here to read Week 2 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:Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Traffic—Strength in Apparel While Home Dips Coresight Research May 17, 2022 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. The Coresight Research US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics series reviews year-over-year changes in selected store-based metrics, as reported by RetailNext. In April 2022, apparel was the strongest sector, with traffic increasing by 34.4% year over year. The home sector continued to witness the softest traffic trends among the five published sectors, decreasing by 4.8% year over year—the only sector with negative growth. 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. 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. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommerceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on Value Coresight Research May 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s May 9, 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:April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live Shopping Coresight Research May 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the global livestreaming space, including M&A activity and investments. We also discuss three notable livestreaming trends—namely the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Espirit, Judith Williams, Lands’ End, Leroy Merlin, Maybelline, Samsung and more. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series, which covers the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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 Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025US Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and Beyond
Deep DiveUnderstanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings Coresight Research May 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world. We cover the following key topics: Retail investments in, and expectations for, livestreaming e-commerce Diverse livestreaming approaches and innovations Live shopping in the metaverse and other emerging technologies This report was produced in partnership with the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (RICE), an event organizer that provides engaging and educational digital events worldwide. The report is sponsored by Firework, a shoppable-video and livestreaming e-commerce solution provider. Read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce and the metaverse. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Coresight Research x RICE Analysis Retail Investments in, and Expectations for, Livestreaming E-Commerce Diverse Livestreaming Approaches and Innovations Live Shopping in the Metaverse and Other Emerging Technologies What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Methodology 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: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel Stores
Event CoverageRICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and Gaming Coresight Research May 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended and participated in RICE 2022 (the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo), which was held on May 11–12, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. In this report, we present our key insights from the event, covering four major themes: livestreaming, creativity, the metaverse and gaming in retail. Coresight Research shared exclusive early access to our latest livestreaming survey report with the attendees of RICE. Look out for our new report, entitled Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings, which is sponsored by livestreaming platform Firework. Read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce and the metaverse. 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:Head-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlUS Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokTariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data GraphicUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories Rebound
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual World Coresight Research May 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse. This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of May 2, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which discusses the race to build digital twins of real-world objects via the Internet of Things (IoT) and the increasing power of 3D game engines. 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Deep DiveUS Online Grocery Survey 2022: Trends in Food E-Commerce, Quick Commerce and Meal Kits Coresight Research May 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur fifth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences. We present our top insights and explore highlights around quick commerce (q-commerce), meal kits and Amazon Prime membership. The consistency of many of our questions has enabled us to build up trend data from when we first ran this survey in 2018. Click here to download a FREE INFOGRAPHIC of our key findings. Explore the findings from our previous online grocery survey (conducted in March 2021). For more on US grocery retail, read our Market Outlook report. 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—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
InfographicInfographic: Online Grocery Shopping—US Consumer Survey Coresight Research May 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur fifth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences. We present our top insights and explore highlights around quick commerce (q-commerce), meal kits and Amazon Prime membership. Subscribers can access the full report here. This infographic 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, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The US Inflation Rate Subsides, Finally—But Will This Trend Be Sustained? Coresight Research May 15, 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 trends in, and implications of, inflation in the US, with a focus on price rises in retail. 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, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetAnalyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand KumarWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores
Insight ReportApril 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Easter Weekend Strengthens Traffic Coresight Research May 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in April 2022, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type 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:Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Economic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 19: Savage X Fenty Announces Physical Store Expansion Coresight Research May 13, 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 Barnes & Noble, Party City and Savage X Fenty in the US and Evans Cycles, The Food Warehouse and Hobbycraft in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Aritzia, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Murphy USA, Rent-A-Center, Sprouts Farmers Market, Office Depot and Under Armour. 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:Rolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveUS Packaged Foods Outlook—Sticky Consumer Habits and Price Hikes To Support Outsized Growth Coresight Research May 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadPackaged foods saw substantial growth during the pandemic, due to their convenience and increased grocery retail demand. We expect some pandemic-led behaviors to stick around, leading to strong category growth despite several external headwinds. This Category Outlook examines the US packaged foods category, including: The trajectory of the US packaged foods category—a $284.4 billion industry—including headwinds, tailwinds and other market factors The competitive landscape of US packaged foods, including the top CPG companies in the category and what innovations they are pursuing Key themes we are watching in this category in 2022, like wellness and vegan products For more information on the US CPG market, read our US CPG Market Outlook and US CPG Sales Tracker series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Packaged Foods: Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply Chains
Deep DiveSmart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in India Coresight Research May 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetailers globally need to address customers’ evolving needs to stay agile and competitive. Smart shopping solutions—the application of deep technology to streamline in-store retail operations—help retailers to meet consumer expectations and offer a seamless store-based shopping experience. In this report, we focus on India’s retail market, exploring how innovative technologies can address growing consumer needs and expectations, and the advantages that these solutions present to retailers. Read our separate report, Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail in India. Click here to read more Coresight Research reports on retail technology. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Smart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in India: Coresight Research Analysis Technology-Powered Smart Shopping Solutions How Smart Shopping Solutions Can Address Consumer Expectations Benefits of Smart Shopping Solutions for Retailers Examples of Retailers Using Smart Shopping Solutions 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik