Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Which Suitor Will Kohl’s Choose (If Any)? Coresight Research March 27, 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 the varied investment interests in US department store Kohl’s. 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:NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonUS Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data Graphic
Event CoveragePreview: Shoptalk 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup Competition Coresight Research March 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will moderate and feature on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which will see 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Shark’s 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 preview the pitch competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the three panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Shoptalk 2022. 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. 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 and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactDepartment Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through Innovation
Deep DiveBusiness Planning and Forecasting: Setting Up for Success Amid Rising Economic Volatility Coresight Research March 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadSubstantial shifts in consumer preferences, the e-commerce surge and rising inflation amid the Covid-19 pandemic have added to the ever-growing complexity of planning and forecasting for brands and retailers. We explore the current state of planning and forecasting processes in retail, including the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, leveraging proprietary survey findings. We present three key strategies for businesses to succeed in a volatile environment, focusing on the use of external economic data, investments and planning systems. This free report is sponsored by Prevedere, an intelligent forecasting and predictive analytics solutions provider. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersWorld Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Calico Helps Brands Manage and Streamline Their Supply Chains Coresight Research March 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which will see 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we are profiling the participating innovators. In this free report, we present Calico, a retail-technology software-as-a-service (Saas) company whose smart production management platform helps direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands streamline the supply chain management process. This report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Click here to read more innovator research (including Innovator Profile reports) from Coresight Research. 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 Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year Coresight Research March 25, 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 Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Designer Brands, Dollar General, GameStop, Guess?, J.Jill, Kirkland’s, Shoe Carnival, Signet Jewelers, Warby Parker and Williams-Sonoma. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Glimpse Helps Brands To Create Immersive Product Trial Experiences Coresight Research March 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which will see 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we are profiling the participating innovators. In this free report, we present Glimpse, a retail-technology company that enables brands and retailers to create immersive product trial experiences through collaborations with short-term rentals. This report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Click here to read more innovator research (including Innovator Profile reports) from Coresight Research. 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: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster ProcurementTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—Infographic
Event CoverageMarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022: Entering the Metaverse, Understanding Chinese Consumers and Harnessing Influencers Coresight Research March 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research attended MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022, a virtual forum held on March 16–17, 2022. The event brought together more than 60 marketing executives, brand representatives, advertising elites and e-commerce experts globally. We present our key insights on the latest global trends in marketing and e-commerce, with a focus on the following: Retailers’ approaches to entering the metaverse New consumer behavior in China Strategies for deploying influencers Read more about the intersection of retail and the metaverse in our new Metaverse Latest series. 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:Holiday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape Growth
Insight ReportInclusive Beauty: Catering to Diverse Races and Ethnicities Coresight Research March 24, 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 serve underrepresented consumers from diverse races and ethnicities. As part of our coverage of the inclusive beauty retail landscape, we examine how brands and retailers are incorporating diversity into their strategic goals and the trends driving the race-inclusive movement in beauty. Read the first report in our Inclusive Beauty series, on the male cosmetics sector. Look out for the next report, which will cover opportunities for beauty brands and retailers to reach consumers of diverse ages. 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:Who Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresMixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s Next
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Niftmint Enables Brands To Create NFTs, Connecting Commerce and Blockchain Coresight Research March 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which will see 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we are profiling the participating innovators. In this free report, we present Niftmint, a retail-technology company operating at the intersection of commerce and blockchain technology through NFTs (non-fungible tokens). This report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Read more about NFTs in Coresight Research’s first Building Blocks of the Metaverse report. Click here to read more innovator research (including Innovator Profile reports) from Coresight Research. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro StoreThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences
Insight ReportInclusive Beauty: The Rise of Male Cosmetics Coresight Research March 23, 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. Inclusivity is influencing long-term change within the retail industry, driving billion-dollar growth in multiple product categories, including beauty for all ages, races and genders. As part of our coverage of the inclusive beauty retail landscape, we explore five key market drivers and notable brand launches in the male cosmetics sector. Look out for the next reports in our Inclusive Beauty series, covering opportunities in beauty to reach consumers of diverse races and ages. 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:High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Global Luxury Department Stores—How Are They Evolving? Coresight Research March 23, 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 pandemic provided luxury department stores with an opportunity to reinvent themselves following pressure from the consumer shift to online and brands’ movement away from wholesale in the department store sector in recent years. Read our outlook for the global luxury department store sector and explore five key ways in which major players are evolving to remain relevant. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of OpeningsRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
Deep DiveE-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and Beyond Coresight Research March 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. In this 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. Learn more about apparel specialty retailers in the US, UK and China in our Market Outlook. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction E-Commerce Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching E-Commerce 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey Insights
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Mavi.io Brings Retail Marketplaces and Quick Commerce to Car Dashboards Coresight Research March 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which will see 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we are profiling the participating innovators. In this free report, we present Mavi.io, a technology provider that brings a retail marketplace for curated shopping to car dashboards. This report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Read more about quick commerce. Click here to read more innovator research (including Innovator Profile reports) from Coresight Research. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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 2024US Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready Commerce
Deep DiveInclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022 Coresight Research March 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has identified inclusivity—providing equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized—as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. 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. Read more about inclusivity in retail in our separate reports: Inclusivity on Social Media Gender-Free Products Look out for our upcoming three-part series on inclusive beauty. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Inclusivity in Retail—Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022: Coresight Research Analysis Adaptive Retail Moves Beyond Apparel and Footwear Gender-Free Merchandise Extends into More Categories The Plus-Size Market Is Expanding Brands and Suppliers Are Improving Diversity Investments Increasingly Focus on Diversity and Inclusion Programs What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s RESET Framework Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Venture Capital Funding Trends in US Retail Coresight Research March 22, 2022 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Coresight Research has identified corporate evolution as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. In 2021, the overall value of VC funding transactions in the US retail and consumer goods industry more than doubled from 2020 to $6.5 billion, despite a slight reduction in the number of transactions. VC financing transactions included companies in the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors, such as apparel and footwear stores, automotive retailers, breweries, consumer electronics manufacturers, food retailers, furniture and home-furnishing retailers, Internet and direct marketing retailers, packaged foods manufacturers, personal care products manufacturers, restaurants, sporting goods retailers and software retailers, among others. We expect the strong retail-focused VC funding trends (in terms of value) in the US to continue in 2022. Click the image below to read about the rapid expansion of VC funding in US retail, as well as full lists of recently completed, announced and active retail-focused VC transactions. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsRolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey Insights
