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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceSentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—Infographic
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:Leveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy
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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailHoliday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data GraphicRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 15: US CPG LatestEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes Stores
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:Earnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And OpeningsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store Expansion
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:Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8Retail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
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:Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkThree Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?
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:Analyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikConsumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers
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:The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—InfographicHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey Insights
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateHoliday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data GraphicUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close Stores
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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AI
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025
