Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 17: US Store Openings Cross 4,000 Coresight Research April 29, 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 Ashley HomeStore, Barnes & Noble and Faherty Brand in the US and Decathlon, Hobbycraft and JD Sports in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Sleep Number, Sunglass Hut, Tractor Supply and WHSmith. 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:Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: March 2022 Clothing and Footwear Growth Slows to 3% Coresight Research April 29, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Our latest report covers spending from March 2022, which increased 3% year over year. We discuss changes in US consumer spending, year over year across the following sectors: Footwear Clothing, comprising the subcategories of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing Selected beauty categories 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer Experiences
Deep DiveUS Women’s Underwear Market: The Future Is Shapewear, Sports and Teens Coresight Research April 29, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze the US women’s underwear market, providing insights on the following: Market size and future growth Driving growth factors Competitive landscape Themes we are watching such as inclusivity and the teen market Read more about the US women’s underwear market in our Head-to-Head report on Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction US Women’s Underwear Market: 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:Analyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersTariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Where Are US Consumers Shopping for Beauty? Coresight Research April 28, 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. Amazon.com comes out on top as the retailer that most consumers had bought beauty products in the prior three months, according to Coresight Research’s proprietary survey data from March 2022. Walmart and Target rounded out the top three retailers where consumers shop for beauty, out of 22 survey options. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Personal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsTariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data Graphic
Deep DiveSustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand? Coresight Research April 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadSustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies have approached sustainability and how they can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework. Companies discussed in this report include Chanel, Kering (Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Gucci, Saint Laurent), LVMH, Prada, Richemont (Cartier, Chloé), Rolex, Stella McCartney and Tapestry. Interested in sustainability in retail? Click here for all Coresight Research coverage. Or read more on luxury brands and retailers and the apparel and footwear market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Sustainability in Luxury: Coresight Research Analysis Environmental Awareness Circular Models Optimized Operations Responsible Supply Chains Excellence in Reporting and Communication What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over Year
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US CPG—Inflation-Driven Growth To Compound Pandemic Gains Coresight Research April 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, which is also often called fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), experienced a huge spike in growth in 2020 and will see growth higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2022. We examine the following for both the edible and nonedible categories: Market factors Competitive landscape Themes we are watching Visit our US CPG Sales Tracker for monthly reports on the CPG sector. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Market Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators 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:Groceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025US Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Clean Beauty and Premiumization Drive Growth Coresight Research April 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US beauty market is poised for growth driven by clean beauty and premiumization. This Market Outlook provides the following information: Leading growth drivers of the beauty market Revenue of top US beauty retailers and companies Themes we are watching, including mergers and acquisitions, science-based brands and wellness For more on beauty retail, read our separate reports on beauty at US department stores and DNVBs in the beauty market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Market Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountFinancial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Switcher Studio Powers Engaging Shoppable Livestreams for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research April 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile Switcher Studio, a mobile video-creation solution provider that enables brands and retailers to implement live selling and create a new sales channel for their products. Coresight Research collaborated with Switcher Studio to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. Click here to read all reports in our Innovator Profile series. 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 Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025US Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to Lead
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Regional Grocery Chains in the US Coresight Research April 26, 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. In the heavily crowded and fragmented US grocery market, regional grocers are facing increasing challenges. As the US grocery sector consolidates and digitalizes, some regional chains are poised to keep performing strongly—while less differentiated, smaller chains may find it difficult to survive. Read our recent report on how US consumers are shopping for groceries and learn more about the market’s growth prospects in our 2022 US grocery Market Outlook. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Event CoverageLululemon Athletica Analyst Day 2022: Company Plans To Double Revenues to $12.5 Billion by FY26 Coresight Research April 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadLululemon Athletica held its Analyst Day on April 20, 2022 in New York City. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s strategic plans for growth as well as its financial outlook. We cover the following key topics: Expectations for doubling revenue by 2026 Plans to quadruple international business, focusing on China expansion Aims to double its men’s business and e-commerce Emphasis on sustainability Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of Lululemon Athletica. 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:Sector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data GraphicHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to Recover
Insight ReportApril 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research April 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain Innovation
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Which US Consumers Are Embracing Livestream Shopping? Coresight Research April 25, 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. Almost one-third of consumers have watched a shoppable livestream. The 25–34 age group saw the highest proportions of consumers report that they have made purchases via shoppable livestreams. The 35–44 age group saw the highest year-over-year growth in livestream purchases. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data GraphicAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumer Travel Spikes as Avoidance Hits New Low Coresight Research April 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s April 18, 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:Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025US Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data Graphic
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive Technologies Coresight Research April 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadImmersive technologies (augmented, virtual and extended reality) and accompanying hardware and software are key for providing engaging, 3D experiences in the metaverse. 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 blockchain. 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:Profiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its Footprint
Deep DiveThe Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are Responding Coresight Research April 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadAfter two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. Our analysis and insights cover the following: Consumers’ perceptions of, and reactions to, rising inflation Consumers’ new priorities when spending, by product category Consumer interest in alternative payment options such as BNPL (buy now, pay later) This free report is sponsored by BNPL provider Afterpay. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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 The Inflation Pressure Cooker: Coresight Research x Afterpay Analysis 1. Consumers Are Taking Measures To Deal with Rising Inflation 2. Consumers Showcase Value-First Behavior When Spending 3. Consumers Have a Positive Spending Outlook Despite Inflationary Pressure 4. Alternative Payment Methods Show Promise 5. The Pandemic and Inflation Have Increased BNPL Adoption 6. BNPL Is Primed for Further Adoption, Driven by Younger Generations What We Think 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:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonThe Next Frontier of CommerceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical StoresAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John Harmon
