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:August 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
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:Groceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 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:September 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer
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:Consumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse
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:Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media MarketHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency
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:Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Personal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicThe Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet Naik
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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its FootprintInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic
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:Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Holiday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Holiday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data Graphic
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:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearHoliday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-Commerce
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:US Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadTransforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus
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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by Technology
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:Stretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?
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:Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Holiday Bites: GLP-1 Disruption with Smaller Baskets, Smaller Sizes—and a Leaner Thanksgiving?—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights
Event CoverageShoptalk 2022 Day Three: Unlocking Creative Collaboration in Beauty, Supply Chain Complexity and Retail Transformation Coresight Research March 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending and participating in Shoptalk 2022 in Las Vegas, US, from March 27 to 30. In this free report, we present our top insights from day three of the show on March 29, 2022. We cover fun and creativity in the beauty industry, global supply chain concerns, reverse logistics, data privacy, consumer-centric growth and more. For more insights from Shoptalk 2022, read our coverage of the Shark Reef pitch competition, day one and day two. Look out for our wrap-up report. 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:CEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: 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 PlanCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus
