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:Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Earnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey Insights
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:Analyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff Concerns
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:Financial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
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:Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicHigher-Income Sentiment Declines; Holiday Shopping Lull Before a Promotional Surge: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—Infographic
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:Insights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsUS Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—Infographic
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:Innovator Matrix: MarTechThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyAnalyst Corner: Understand Who Shops Where in US Retail, with John Mercer
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?The Great Retail Reset: When Cost, Culture, and AI CollideRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for Bankruptcy
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:Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—Infographic
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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term Positioning
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:Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026
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:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityInnovator Matrix: MarTechTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data GraphicAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025
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:Consumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data Graphic
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The Time for Personalization Is Now Coresight Research April 24, 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 path ahead for personalization 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 CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion Plan
