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:Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT Users
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers Pace Coresight Research March 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s March 14, 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:Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and Retailers Coresight Research March 21, 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 Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company. 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. For more on the returns challenge in retail, read our separate report, US Retail Returns: Reshaping Customer-Focused E-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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTs Coresight Research March 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse. This report is the first in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicNextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical Stores
Insight ReportJanuary and February 2022 China Retail Sales: Chinese New Year Travel and Olympics Boost Sales; Lockdowns To Impact Growth Coresight Research March 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn January and February 2022, year-over-year sales growth accelerated while online retail sales decelerated. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales We also present data for two-year retail growth. 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:Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic Reach
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: A Changing of the Guard at Marks & Spencer: Reviewing the UK Stalwart’s Turnaround Coresight Research March 20, 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 multiyear strategy of major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) as it announces changes in its leadership. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: MarTechInnovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Endear Enhances Client Relationships Through CRM and Messaging Platform Coresight Research March 20, 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 Endear, a client relationship management (CRM) and messaging platform for retailers. 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:Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on Retailers
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and Demand Coresight Research March 19, 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 Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks. 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. 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 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% Year over Year Coresight Research March 18, 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 Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Casey’s, The Children’s Place, Citi Trends, Fossil, Rent-A-Center, Tilly’s, Ulta Beauty and Vera Bradley. 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 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: EcoCart Offsets Carbon Emissions in E-Commerce Coresight Research March 18, 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 EcoCart, a sustainability-focused e-commerce enablement company. Coresight Research believes that sustainability will remain one of the foremost multiyear trends to watch in retail. Read more Coresight Research coverage of sustainability in retail. 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:September 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John Mercer
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Is Set To See Growth Accelerate Coresight Research March 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended February 20, 2022, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Financial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John Mercer
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Nautical Commerce Enables Retailers To Launch and Scale Online Marketplaces Coresight Research March 17, 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 Nautical Commerce, a retail-technology company that offers a multi-vendor software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. 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:Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI RevolutionConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment Coresight Research March 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally with innovative e-commerce fulfillment solutions. For more on last-mile delivery innovators, see our recent Retail-Tech Landscape: Last-Mile Delivery Solutions. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment Key Trends in E-Commerce Fulfillment Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment, by Category Micro-Fulfillment Order-Picking Robots Product Delivery Returns Sustainable Packaging Cross-Border 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:Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
Insight ReportFebruary 2022 US Retail Sales: When Will Consumer Spending Slow? Coresight Research March 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well in February 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year and two-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector, including two-year growth 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Children’s Apparel and Footwear Sales Impacted by a Declining Birth Rate Coresight Research March 17, 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. We estimate that the US children’s and infants’ apparel and footwear market will grow 0.4% in 2022, marginally slower than our 0.5% growth expectations for the total apparel and footwear market. Growth in the market is driven by high apparel renewal among growing children and inflation but offset by the declining US birth rate, which is a major drag on total childrenswear sales. Brands and retailers must seek to shore up sales through compelling product innovation and brand collaboration, which can help them build market share and drive up average selling prices. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Economic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik
