Deep DiveRetail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and Privacy Coresight Research March 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadBrands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy. This report also looks at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. Powering our insights is the analysis of findings from three Coresight Research surveys—two sent to consumers, and one to brands and retailers, in the US and the UK. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru, a cross-channel marketing automation solution provider. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Retail Personalization in 2022: Coresight Research x Sailthru Analysis Sailthru What We Think Methodology Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Economic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for Administration
Insight ReportMarch 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research March 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000
Event PresentationRetail Is the New Media Channel: Livestreaming E-Commerce Insights Presented at the Vision Monday Leadership Summit 2022 Coresight Research March 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetail is the new media channel! On March 30, 2022, Coresight Research presented at the Vision Monday Leadership Summit 2022 on the topic of livestreaming e-commerce. In this presentation, we provide insights into the following: Trends in livestreaming e-commerce, based on proprietary survey findings Five strategies for retailers to launch livestreaming We also offer a takeaway to-do list for retailers to implement a test-and-learn approach to livestreaming e-commerce. Read more insights from Coresight Research on 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:Kroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing Stores
Event CoverageShoptalk 2022 Day Two: Strategic Growth Opportunities for Retail—Livestreaming, Digital Tech, the Metaverse and More Coresight Research March 29, 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 two of the show on March 28, 2022. We cover emerging digital technologies, livestreaming e-commerce, the metaverse and more. Read our insights from day one of Shoptalk 2022 and our coverage of the Shark Reef pitch competition. Look out for more reports in the coming days. 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:Playbook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified Commerce
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Inclusivity Trends in Retail Coresight Research March 29, 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. Inclusivity is permeating every aspect of retail, including internal corporate structures, brand portfolios, suppliers and the consumers served. We explore progress in 2021 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2022, across areas such as adaptive products, gender-free and plus-size offerings, and the diversification of suppliers. For more on this topic, read our Inclusive Beauty series. 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 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Rising Avoidance Fuels Online Shopping Coresight Research March 29, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s February 21, 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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 20252026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic Environment
Insight ReportMarch 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Year-Over-Year Sales Growth To Slow Against Historic 2021 Comparatives Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of February 2022. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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:Freeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff TurmoilInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AI3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik
Event CoverageShoptalk 2022 Day One: Retail’s In-Person Reunion Coresight Research March 28, 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 one of the show on March 27, 2022. We cover prestige beauty developments, private traffic, transparency in business leadership, healthcare, investor opportunities and more. For more insights from Shoptalk 2022, read our coverage of the Shark Reef pitch competition, and look out for more reports in the coming days. 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:Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
Event CoverageShoptalk 2022—”Shark Reef” Startup Competition Recap: 15 Retail-Tech Innovators, Two Winners Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, moderated and featured on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which saw 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Sharks’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we profiled each of the participating innovators. Click here to read those profiles and more innovator research. In this free report, we recap the pitch competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as highlights from the presentations of each participating startup. Look out for our insights from Shoptalk 2022—we will provide daily coverage to keep you up to date with the trending topics and key business takeaways. Read our free report covering day one. 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 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Analyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportInclusive Beauty: Opportunities To Reach Older Consumers Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has identified inclusivity as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. Beauty has traditionally focused on young, Caucasian women, but there are opportunities for the beauty sector to be more age-inclusive. As part of our coverage of the inclusive beauty retail landscape, we highlight the opportunities for brands and retailers to design and market products for older Americans, specifically baby boomers. Read previous reports in our Inclusive Beauty series, covering the male cosmetics sector and opportunities for beauty brands and retailers to reach consumers of diverse races and ethnicities. For more on inclusivity in retail, read our separate report. 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 At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich Flagships
Insight ReportFebruary 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Grow Even as Inflation Drives Value Expansion; Online Sales See Record Drop Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn February 2022, UK retail sales continued to grow year over year while 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 Two-year growth rates, in total and by sector 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:DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Developments in Immersive Technology and Virtual Concerts Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the metaverse, including key partnerships and investment activity. We also discuss two notable metaverse trends—namely, the development of AR and VR headsets (immersive tech) and the increasing popularity of virtual concerts. This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of March 22, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which covers Layer 2 solutions, NFT collections and community experiences. 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:Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and WellnessNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and Others
Deep Dive4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and Retailers Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis report offers analysis of the fourth-quarter 2021 earnings of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. We discuss companies across several sectors: Apparel and footwear brand owners—Carter’s, Columbia Sportswear Company, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Gildan Activeware, Guess?, Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss & Co, NIKE, Ralph Lauren, Skechers U.S.A., Under Armor, and V.F. Corporation. Apparel specialty retailers—American Eagle Outfitters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Off-price retailers—Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies Beauty brands and retailers—Bath & Body Works, Coty, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal S.A and Ulta Beauty CPG companies—Clorox Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Herablife Nutrition, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Procter & Gamble Company Department stores—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom E-commerce platforms—Alibaba, Amazon, JD.com and Qurate Retail Electronics retailers—Best Buy Food, drug and mass retailers (discount stores)—Big Lots, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree Food, drug and mass retailers (drugstores)—CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance Food, drug and mass retailers (food retailers)—Albertsons Companies, Kroger, and Sprouts Farmers Market Food, drug and mass retailers (mass merchandisers)—Target and Walmart Food, drug and mass retailers (warehouse clubs)—BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Home and home-improvement retailers—Floor & Décor Holdings, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma Jewelry Retailers—Signet Jewelers Limited Luxury companies—Capri Holdings and Tapestry Pet care retailers—Petco Health and Wellness Company Click here to read the 3Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Apparel and Footwear Brand Owners Apparel Specialty Retailers Off-Price Retailers Beauty Brands and Retailers CPG Department Stores E-Commerce Platforms Electronics Retailers Food, Drug and Mass Retailers: Discount Stores Food, Drug and Mass Retailers: Drugstores Food, Drug and Mass Retailers: Food Retailers Food, Drug and Mass Retailers: Mass Merchandisers Food, Drug and Mass Retailers: Warehouse Clubs Home and Home-Improvement Retailers Jewelry Retailers Luxury Companies Pet Care Retailers Looking Forward 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: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresBlack Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—Infographic
InfographicUS Retailer Video Analytics Survey—Infographic Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadBased on a proprietary survey of large US-based retailers conducted in February 2022, we explore the use of in-store video analytics, AI and computer vision in US retail. We present our key findings in a free infographic, sponsored by Sensormatic. 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:Dollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence
Event PresentationSeizing the Livestreaming Opportunity: Insights Presented at Shoptalk 2022 Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadLivestreaming works across all of retail and provides a unique way for brands and retailers to interact with consumers to drive sales. March 28, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at Shoptalk 2022 on the topic of livestreaming e-commerce. In this presentation, we explore the shoppable-video opportunity for brands and retailers, covering key survey findings and strategies by notable companies. Read more insights from Coresight Research on 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:Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand