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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 StoresHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Selling Fashion in the Metaverse: More Than the Emperor’s New Clothes? Coresight Research April 17, 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 whether fashion in the metaverse is more than the Emperor’s new clothes. 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:The Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening Plans
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 15: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year Coresight Research April 15, 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 Fresh Market, Outdoor Voices and Walmart in the US and Deichmann, HMV and Oliver Bonas in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Albertsons. 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. Click here to view. 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 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food StoresRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsMusic Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—Infographic
InfographicMetaverse Early Adopters: US Consumer Survey—Infographic Coresight Research April 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadBased on a proprietary survey of US consumers conducted in March 2022, we explore consumers’ use of the metaverse, covering platforms, modes of access and consumer spending. We present our key findings in this infographic. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store Expansion
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: What Are US Consumers Buying at Off-Price Retailers? Coresight Research April 14, 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. A Coresight Research survey conducted on January 31, 2022, found that around 47% of US consumers had made a purchase at an off-price store within the prior three months. The top five categories purchased by these shoppers were women’s clothing, home products, men’s clothing, footwear and beauty and personal care products. Women’s clothing was the most popular category by more than 10 percentage points. Click the image below to read our Market Outlook for US off-price retailing. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand Kumar
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret Coresight Research April 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies as well as the following key topics: Revenues and operating margins Shopper profiles Strategic partnerships Data-driven personalization and inventory management Click here to read the previous report in the series, Head-to-Head in US Sporting Good Retail: Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker. Read more Coresight Research coverage of the apparel and footwear market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret: Coresight Research Analysis Business Overview Revenue Operating Margins Shopper Profiles Key Business Expansion Strategies Digital Strategies ESG Initiatives 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:Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Sector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicSentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate Enablement
Event PresentationThe Ultimate Operating Model for E-Commerce Coresight Research April 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn April 14, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and Jan-Christopher Nugent, CEO and Co-Founder of Nogin, hosted a webinar to discuss how retailers are using artificial intelligence and commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) to futureproof their operations. In this presentation, we explore the ultimate operating model for e-commerce, covering business challenges, the benefits of CaaS and selected industry examples. We leverage findings from an October 2021 Coresight Research survey of e-commerce leaders in the US. Don’t miss out on the insights from the event! Watch the full webinar on-demand here Coresight Research and Nogin’s three-part report series, Headless Commerce, explores the emerging CaaS space in the US and the key trends in the market: Part 1—The Evolving State of E-Commerce Infrastructure Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce Players Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce Infrastructure 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:India’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?
Insight ReportRegional Grocery Chains in the US: E-Commerce To Support Consolidation Coresight Research April 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn the heavily crowded, fragmented US grocery market, regional grocers are finding themselves in an increasingly challenging scenario. We assess the state of the regional grocery market and examine the following key areas: Leading regional grocery retailers by region Regional grocers’ store counts and distribution M&A (merger and acquisition) trends in the space, including partnerships with third-party distributors and e-commerce platforms 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. 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 Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresUS Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTok
Deep DiveUK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGo Coresight Research April 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology, including: Range of items offered at each store Ease of the check-in and check-out experience for each location Separate store sections that differentiate checkout-free shops from competitors Which company has the most to gain from new just-walk-out stores For more information on the UK grocery market read our Market Outlook or our report on Amazon’s push into the UK grocery sector. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters UK Checkout-Free Store Visits: Coresight Research Observations Amazon Fresh Tesco GetGo Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go 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 Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesMarch 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff Concerns
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming Coresight Research April 13, 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 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. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Conde Nast, Grab and Walmart. 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 emerging trend of brands’ diversifying their product catalogs and new ways of forging connections with communities. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand Kumar
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Building Blocks of the Metaverse—Blockchain Coresight Research April 13, 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 emerging 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 how the blockchain forms the basis of the metaverse, explore the history and technological infrastructure of blockchains, and detail what brands and retailers should know. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROAS
Deep DivePlaybook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOs Coresight Research April 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified corporate evolution as one of the key trends to watch in retail. In this Playbook, we cover the following: Four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in IPOs A four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO Two approaches for countering key challenges in IPOs Read our separate Playbook on capitalizing on opportunities in M&A and SPACs here. Read our report on IPOs in US and UK retail here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction IPOs in Retail: A Playbook Four Key Strategies To Adapt to Recent Trends in IPOs A Four-Step Action Plan for Retailers Seeking To Go Public via IPO Two Approaches for Retailers To Counter Key Challenges What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s RESET Framework 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 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of Purchases
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Which Apparel Brands Are US Consumers Purchasing? Coresight Research April 12, 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 US apparel and footwear industry is fragmented, with the top five apparel brands accounting for less than 15% of US apparel and footwear sales, according to Coresight Research estimates. Looking at the three-year market share growth of the top apparel and footwear brands, we identify that the athleticwear and casualwear categories are the biggest winners. By brand, NIKE, Under Armour and Levi’s are the top three brands that US shoppers bought clothing or apparel accessories from in the three months ended February 7, 2022, according to a Coresight Research survey. The results demonstrate the continued casualization trend in apparel shopping, with categories such as activewear, denim and casual apparel winning consumers. Click the image below to read our Market Outlook for US apparel and footwear retailing. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer FocusWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Headless Commerce Coresight Research April 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions. Interested in commerce-as-a-service? Read our coverage of optimizing e-commerce infrastructure , addressing e-commerce profitability issues and the move to headless commerce. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless Commerce Key Trends in Headless Commerce Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless Commerce—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless Commerce, by Region Australasia Europe North America 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:Higher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
Deep DiveHeadless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce Infrastructure Coresight Research April 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research and Nogin’s three-part report series, Headless Commerce, explores the emerging commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) space in the US and the key trends in the market. We leverage findings from an October 2021 Coresight Research survey of e-commerce leaders in the US to identify the key challenges and benefits in building and using e-commerce infrastructure and tools. In the third and final report, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions. Our analysis and insights focus on mid-size companies, covering the following topics: Challenges in current e-commerce operating models The value of external support The right combination of internal and external resources Desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure This free report is sponsored by Nogin, a CaaS full-stack e-commerce platform that includes R&D (research and development), sales optimization, and ML- and AI-driven marketing and fulfillment. Read the first two reports in the series, Headless Commerce: Part 1—The Evolving State of E-Commerce Infrastructure and Headless Commerce: Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce Players. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. 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 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory ExcellenceInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AI4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This Quarter
