Insight ReportMarch 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Slump as Inflation Finally Hits Consumers’ Pockets Coresight Research April 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn March 2022, UK retail sales continued to grow year over year in value while declining in volume. Online sales experienced a record-level drop. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Transforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceThe STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in Retail
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Reaches High Teens for First Time in 2022 Coresight Research April 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended March 20, 2022, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker 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 Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026The Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceInnovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led Workflows
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000 Coresight Research April 22, 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 Uniqlo, Walmart and West Elm in the US and Dunelm, Sweaty Betty and Tesco in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Bed Bath & Beyond and Build-A-Bear Workshop. 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Rolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—Infographic
Event CoverageHow Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Coresight Research x Alibaba Webinar Coresight Research April 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present our top insights from our recent webinar in partnership with Alibaba, How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? We cover China’s national sustainability goals, Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainability and opportunities to drive growth. 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:A Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav PitaliyaAWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: What Percentage of US Consumers Are Purchasing Clothing at Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret? Coresight Research April 21, 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. Our survey on March 1, 2022, found that around 11% of respondents purchased clothing from Victoria’s Secret in the past 12 months versus some 5% who said that they purchased from Aerie. As of 2021, Victoria’s Secret accounts for more than 25% of the fragmented US women’s underwear market, while Aerie’s share is less than half of its competitor’s. Although Aerie is behind Victoria’s Secret brand in terms of total revenues, the former is quickly gaining market share. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square FeetShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance
Insight ReportMarch 2022 China Retail Sales: Lockdowns Prompt First Sales Declines in 20 Months Coresight Research April 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn March 2022, year-over-year sales declined while online retail sales accelerated. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales We also present data for two-year retail 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. 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:US Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain Technology
Insight ReportHow Can Furniture and Home-Furnishing Retailers Overcome Supply Chain Challenges? Coresight Research April 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadRecent disruptions to the furniture and home-furnishings supply chain have resulted in extremely long delivery times. While supply strategies may vary from retailer to retailer in execution and effectiveness, all are preparing for future disruptions. We discuss how US furniture and furnishings retailers have fared sourcing goods and five strategies to overcome the sector’s continuing sourcing challenges. For more on how retailers are confronting supply chain issues, read our Supply Chain Briefing 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:Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over Year
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: How Can Retailers Capitalize on IPOs? Coresight Research April 20, 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 corporate evolution, which includes initial public offerings (IPOs) as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. The successful transformation from a private company to a public company has always been challenging. Developing a structured approach and action plan can ensure efficiency, consistency and standardization in IPO outcomes. Retailers and brands should remain cognizant of the current trends prevailing in the global retail landscape when devising their IPO strategies. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportM&A in Jewelry Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Coresight Research April 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise in the US jewelry market. We analyze what is driving M&A as well as recent transactions. This report provides information on the following: Key growth areas in jewelry M&A Year-to-date transactions as of March 15, 2022 Three factors driving jewelry M&A as well as potential headwinds Read more about the US jewelry market in our Market Outlook. Learn more about M&A in our Playbook. 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 Matrix: MarTechAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Retail and Retail-Tech—Upcoming IPOs in 2022 Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) in India in the retail and retail-tech sectors. We cover the following key topics: Funding amounts raised by companies that have recently gone public in India Factors driving IPO growth in India Aftermarket performances of completed retail and retail-tech IPOs in India Benefits and risks of IPOs for companies Read the previous post in our India Retail Insights series, which looks at supply chain woes impacting retail in India and how retailers can protect supply chains against future disruption. 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: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability
Research DigestShoptalk and World Retail Congress 2022 Insights—Video Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research analysts John Harmon, Marie Driscoll and Richard Marooney discuss their takeaways from the Shoptalk 2022 conference (held in Las Vegas in late-March) and World Retail Congress 2022 (held in Rome in April). Subjects covered in this 30-minute discussion range from the macroeconomic context and supply chains to new retail channels and technologies. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementFinancial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportMarch 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates to 16.5% Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in March 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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansSector Focus: Department Stores—Data Graphic2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer Spending
Deep DiveUS Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives Viewership Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US. We analyze findings from our latest livestreaming survey, in which we asked US consumers about the role of livestreaming in their shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. Our coverage presents insights into the growth of the market—with a focus on the US and China—as well as recommendations and best practices for brands and retailers to develop winning livestreaming e-commerce strategies. 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Short-Term Ebbs and Flows Amidst Longer-Term Return to Normalcy Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s April 11, 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:Grocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings
Insight ReportMarch 2022 US Retail Sales: Forty-Year High Inflation Squeezes Discretionary Spending Coresight Research April 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well in March 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerShaping What’s Next in Retail—Physical Retail, AI, Retail Media: Insights from NextGen 2025, a Coresight Research ConferenceNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’s2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—Infographic
