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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand
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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Rolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday Shoppers
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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store Expansion
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:2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Agenda
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 GraphicEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicResilience Now: Turn Tariff Uncertainty into Opportunity Using AIAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Wrap-Up—Biggest-Ever Prime Day Spurs Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets’ Growth and Premium Buys
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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesThe Next Frontier of Commerce
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:What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce Latest
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:Consumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—Infographic
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty
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 and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav PitaliyaConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyLower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data Graphic
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsAnalyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and Wellness
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:The Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile TimesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer
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:Rolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media
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:Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion Plans
