Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Building Blocks of the Metaverse—5G Coresight Research May 12, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Coresight Research has identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Click the image to read more about the topic. 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 InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown ImpactsUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square FeetIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Event PresentationFrom East to West: How Innovation in APAC Is Creating New, Western Opportunities Coresight Research May 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn May 12, 2022, Ken Fenyo, President of Advisory and Research at Coresight Research, presented at RICE 2022 (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo). In this presentation, we discuss five East-to-West retail trends, covering the following key topics: Livestreaming e-commerce Social commerce Quick commerce (Q-commerce, rapid delivery) Offline stores with innovative retail concepts Virtual idols and the metaverse Read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce and 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:NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Social Commerce Survey 2022—Who Shops via Social Media? Coresight Research May 11, 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. Coresight Research’s latest annual social commerce survey explores the use of social media in the shopping journey by US consumers. Our analysis found that nearly two-thirds of all US consumers use social media as part of the shopping process, whether by discovering or researching products on social media or making purchases. Women are the key social media shoppers: Some 71% use social media as part of the shopping process, compared to 59% of men. Among women, social commerce sees the greatest uptake among those aged 18–29. Among men, the peak is within the cohort aged 30–44. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicGroceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified VisionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening Plans
Insight ReportSix Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail Calendar Coresight Research May 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadThere are only six months to go until Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping event! Brands and retailers should set the shopping festival in their retail calendar and start planning early. We begin our countdown to the 2022 iteration of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival by exploring the context of this year’s festival, as well as the opportunities to participate in 11.11 through Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com, covering international brands, sustainability initiatives and logistics. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2022 as we count down to the event, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Groceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic
Deep DiveInflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are Responding Coresight Research May 11, 2022 Reasons to ReadApparel retailers and consumers are both impacted by high inflation. We analyze what different types of retailers are doing to respond to the three major factors driving apparel inflation as well as the ways that consumer are changing their spending. Our report covers: Cotton prices, transportation costs and wage increases Consumer plans to respond to price increases Which brands and retailers are well positioned in an inflationary environment Learn more about retail and inflation in our report on North American consumers 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:Analyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikSycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentThe Next Frontier of Commerce
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong Results Coresight Research May 11, 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 8, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear (Carter’s), beauty brands and retailers (Estée Lauder), CPG companies (The Clorox Company), drugstores (CVS Health), food retailers (Sprouts Farmers Market) and home and home improvement (Floor & Décor Holdings). Click here to read Week 1 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:How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data Graphic
Event Presentation5G: Powering the Next Generation of Retail Coresight Research May 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more. Click here to read more about 5G as part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its FootprintFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening Plans
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Inflation Update—Consumers Change Their Playbook Coresight Research May 10, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s May 2, 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: Consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how they are modifying their shopping behavior in response What shoppers are buying online and in-store What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places and habits to respond to inflation 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:High Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,5001Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain Adjustments
Insight ReportMay 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Will Consumer Spending Persevere Through Higher Interest Rates and Inflation? Coresight Research May 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of May 5, 2022. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25The Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in Stores
Event PresentationKey Trends in China’s Beauty Market Coresight Research May 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadChina’s beauty market is one of the fastest growing in the world. To enter the market successfully, brands and retailers need to understand its key trends and growth drivers. On May 2, 2022, Coresight Research presented at Cosmetic Executive Women’s (CEW) State of the Industry: Retail Solutions for Now & the Future event on China’s beauty market. In this presentation, we provide insights into the following key trends: The growth of the men’s beauty sector in China The emergence of various offline multi-brand beauty stores in China The rise of C-beauty brands Click here to learn more about tapping into China’s male beauty market. 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:AWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by AmazonRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G Coresight Research May 9, 2022 Reasons to Read5G is the fastest and most advanced cellular network yet, outperforming the latest generation of Wi-Fi. The technology will be crucial for powering realistic and immersive virtual shopping experiences. In this report, we explore how 5G is powering the metaverse and discuss its benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about 5G. This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on immersive technologies. 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:Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025Freeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff Turmoil
Event PresentationMcFadyen Webinar – Marketplace Investment, Returns and Valuations Coresight Research May 9, 2022 Reasons to ReadAdrien Nussenbaum, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Mirakl, Aron Bohlig, Founder, ComCap LLC., and Tom McFadyen, Author & CEO, McFadyen Digital discuss investments, returns, and valuations within the marketplace sphere from both the operator and seller sides. 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 Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Shoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Are US Consumers Ready To Return to Services? Coresight Research May 9, 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. 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. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. We chart the long-term trends in consumers visiting bars, coffee shops or restaurants in the past six months. The slopes of the selected activities follow an inverse path to our recorded avoidance trends, reflecting the close correlation between avoidance of public places and actual activities. The return to restaurants has been the most prominent. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8US Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Buckle Up, Consumers—Higher Shipping Charges Are Likely Coming Down the Pike Coresight Research May 8, 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 prospects for retailers to pass on higher shipping costs to consumers. 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs) Coresight Research May 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected DNVB brands across the apparel, beauty, food and beverage, home, luxury, and personal care categories. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Click here to access our NEW Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVB) Databank, which provides details of US consumer-goods brands that have established themselves selling products digitally—across the apparel, beauty, home, CPG (including grocery) and luxury sectors. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: DNVBs Key Trends About Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs) 1. DNVBs Are Investing in Physical Stores 2. Apparel and Footwear DNVBs Are Focusing on Sustainable Business Practices Retail-Tech Landscape: DNVBs—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: DNVBs, by Category Apparel and Footwear Beauty and Personal Care Food and Beverage Home Luxury 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 New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail Focus