Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling Models Coresight Research April 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, providing growth rates, a competitive landscape analysis and information about six key themes including: Factors that impact gross margins Supply chain agility improvements Metaverse Sustainability Physical store innovations Alternative selling models Find our coverage of US children’s apparel and footwear retailing here. Read our US e-commerce outlook for apparel and footwear here. 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:Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime DayUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
Event PresentationHow To Put Retail at the Heart of the Metaverse: Insights Presented at World Retail Congress 2022 Coresight Research April 6, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn April 6, 2022, Coresight Research presented at World Retail Congress on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we present 10 things that retailers need to know about the metaverse, covering demand for virtual land, immersive experiences, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, sustainability and more. Read more Coresight Research coverage of World Retail Congress 2022. 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:The Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental Strategies
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Supply Chain Disruption and Strategies To Address Challenges Coresight Research April 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine supply chain woes impacting retail—primarily caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war—and discuss how retailers can protect supply chains against future disruption. We cover the following key topics: India’s overall retail sales Impacts by retail sector—across apparel, consumer electronics, CPG and furniture Causes of disruption for retailers Disruptions impacting the consumer—including inflation Strategies for retailers and India more broadly to address supply chain disruption Read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which presents highlights from India’s Union Budget 2022 and the implications for the country’s retail industry and associated sectors. 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:RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelHigher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Insight Report4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain Disruptions Coresight Research April 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period, across the following sectors: Apparel specialty retail—American Eagle Outfitters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap, Lululemon Athletica and Urban Outfitters Beauty retail—Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty Department stores—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom Discount stores—Big Lots, Dollar General and Dollar Tree Drugstores—CVS Health and Walgreen Boots Alliance Electronics retail—Best Buy Food and grocery retail—Kroger Home and home-improvement retail—Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma Luxury retail—Capri Holdings and Tapestry Mass merchandisers—Target and Walmart Off-price retail—Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies Warehouse clubs—BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Click here to read the previous report in the series, which looks at 3Q21. 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:Tariffs and Earnings: What Companies Have Reported—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s NextWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
Insight ReportUS Retail Foodservice: Three Key Trends Coresight Research April 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales. Click here to read our Market Outlook for US grocery retail in 2022. 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 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerPositivity About Personal Finances Continues; Walmart Leads Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Easter Expectations Coresight Research April 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s March 28, 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: Easter spending and activity expectations 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Consumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Enhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail Landscape
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Blockchain Coresight Research April 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe blockchain is a system in which a shared record of transactions made in cryptocurrencies is maintained across several computers working together to form a decentralized peer-to-peer network. In this report, 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. 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 first report in the series, on NFTs (non-fungible tokens). 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:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and Target
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: E-Commerce Outlook—US Apparel and Footwear Coresight Research April 4, 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. The e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. In our E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
Deep DiveOnshoring: Is Now the Time for the US? Coresight Research April 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadPandemic-led lockdowns and ensuing factory shutdowns, widely documented port congestion and sky-rocketing inflation have revived the debate around reshoring sourcing and manufacturing to the US. We discuss onshoring as a sourcing strategy for US brands and retailers and what it would take to bring sourcing to the US. For more on sourcing, read our report on sustainable supply chains and our latest Supply Chain Briefing. Read all Coresight Research coverage of supply chains. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Onshoring Retail Sourcing in the US: Coresight Research Analysis Onshoring Sourcing: Advantages Onshoring Sourcing: Hand-in-Hand with Local Manufacturing Onshoring: An Ongoing Process Nearshoring: An Alternative to Onshoring? 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:Innovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AIHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Agenda
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Talking Livestreaming E-Commerce at Shoptalk Coresight Research April 3, 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 Coresight Research’s livestreaming e-commerce presentation at Shoptalk. 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:What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Chinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted SpendingMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report Declines
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 22% Year over Year Coresight Research March 31, 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 strong sales from February 2022. We discuss changes in US consumer spending, year over year and on a two-year basis, 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:Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsLower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% Year over Year Coresight Research March 31, 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 Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Genesco, Hobby Lobby, Nordstrom and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. 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:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings
Event CoverageShoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the Metaverse Coresight Research March 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended and participated in Shoptalk 2022 in Las Vegas, US, from March 27 to 30. In this free report, we present our top insights from day four of the show on March 30, 2022, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event as a whole. We cover personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more. For more insights from Shoptalk 2022, read our coverage of the Shark Reef pitch competition, day one, day two and day three. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines
Insight Report4Q21 US Department Store Insights: Macy’s Sees Strongest Recovery Coresight Research March 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s US Department Store Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21, ended January 30, 2022) compared to last year (4Q20) and the previous year (4Q19). Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of department stores. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveShein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young Shoppers Coresight Research March 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadShein dominates the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s business, including the following: Key strategies and business expansion plans Target consumers Competitive strengths and weaknesses We compare Shein’s key strategies with that of two other ultra-fast-fashion companies, UK-based ASOS and Boohoo Group, which are part of the Coresight 100 (our focus list of retailers, brand owners and real estate firms, spanning the US, Europe and Asia). Read our previous report on Shein’s business model. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Shein in US Fast Fashion: Coresight Research Analysis Company Overview Strong Demand for Shein Products Among US Consumers Expansion Plans for 2022 and Beyond IPO Plans on Hold Again Amid Russia-Ukraine War Delivery Capabilities: A Major Competitive Disadvantage Business Strategies Recent Developments What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand Kumar1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain AdjustmentsEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—Infographic
