Deep DiveFive Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail in India Coresight Research March 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadAt a time when India’s $800 billion retail sector is witnessing unprecedented growth—led by the surge in digital adoption, e-commerce and technological advancements to meet evolving consumer expectations—it is imperative that brands and retailers understand current trends and potential future opportunities to capitalize on this growth. We explore five trends that are reshaping India’s retail sector, covering the following key topics: Data analytics Immersive technologies Digital payments Social shopping Alternative fulfillment Read our separate report, Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Retailers Will Leverage Data and Analytics To Meet Evolving Consumer Needs Immersive Technologies Will Bridge the Physical and Digital Gap for Consumers The Wider Adoption of Contactless Payments Will Augment Retail Transactions and Sales Social Shopping Will Become Mainstream, Helping Brands and Retailers To Drive Sales and Revenue Retailers Will Increasingly Offer Alternative Fulfillment Options 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:Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, March 2022: Emerging Creators and the Metaverse Are Reshaping the Livestreaming Landscape Coresight Research March 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the global livestreaming space, including M&A activity and investments. We also discuss three notable livestreaming trends—namely, the rise of independent content creators, the rollout of regular livestream schedules, and brands’ efforts to capture live commerce opportunities in the metaverse. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Walmart and YouTube. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series, which covers collaborations and Chinese New Year spending. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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:Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Indian Consumers’ Furniture Spending—The Impacts of Working from Home Coresight Research March 16, 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. Furniture and home improvement retail is experiencing a revival in India, due to pandemic-driven consumer behavior and market trends. We explore consumer spending projections, market drivers and innovative technology in our Market Outlook. We estimate that India’s consumer spending on furniture and home improvement will increase by 7.0% year over year in fiscal 2022 (ending March 31, 2022), based on data from India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI). We expect a steady increase in growth rates between fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2025. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-CommerceHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: ReUpp Promotes Sustainability Through Recommerce Coresight Research March 16, 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 ReUpp, an online platform that supports sustainability in retail by getting customers involved with recommerce at the time of first purchase. 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. Read more Coresight Research coverage of sustainability in retail and recommerce. 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:Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q21, Week 7: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JD.com, Petco and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Sales Growth Coresight Research March 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the fourth quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 13, 2022, across multiple sectors: Apparel specialty retailers (Dick’s Sporting Goods), beauty brands and retailers (Ulta Beauty), e-commerce (JD.com) and petcare retailers (Petco). Click here to read Week 6 of the Earnings Insight 4Q21 series. Click here to read 3Q21 Earnings Season Wrap-Up 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:Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandBlack Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail Observations
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Via.Delivery Optimizes Last-Mile Delivery To Make E-Commerce More Sustainable Coresight Research March 15, 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 Via.Delivery, a retail-technology platform for online order delivery and pickup through retail chains. 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. 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:Analyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and More
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head—Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker Coresight Research March 15, 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. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker are both heavyweights in the US sporting goods specialty retail sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the key metrics and business strategies of the two companies: revenue growth, key strategies, business expansion, technology initiatives, digital enhancements to business operations, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail
Insight ReportFebruary 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Strengthens Amid Decline in Covid-19 Cases Coresight Research March 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in February 2022, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type 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:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcySentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveLuxury Brands: To DTC or Not To DTC? Coresight Research March 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadLuxury brands have been gravitating toward the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for years, and the pandemic has boosted this shift, putting the wholesale model in a fix. We discuss four key questions to explore the DTC model in luxury: Why should luxury brands opt for a DTC model? How should brands keep up with DTC trends? When is wholesale more feasible than DTC? What else can brands do? Interested in luxury retail? Read Coresight Research’s recent coverage of global luxury department stores and luxury in the metaverse. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters To DTC or Not To DTC: Coresight Research Analysis Why Should Luxury Brands Opt for a DTC Model? How Should Luxury Brands Keep Up with DTC Trends? When Is Wholesale More Feasible than DTC? What Else Can Brands Do? The Rise of Digitally Native Luxury DTC Brands 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:Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumer Avoidance Hits New Low Coresight Research March 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s March 7, 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:The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsThe Next Frontier of CommerceGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified Organizations
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Ownit Enables One-Click Checkout at the Point of Discovery Coresight Research March 14, 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 Ownit, a SaaS (software-as-a-service) platform providing one-click checkout capabilities to brands and 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. 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 Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and More
Event CoverageKroger 2022 Business Update: Alternative Profit Streams To Support Future Margin Expansion Coresight Research March 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 4, 2022, Kroger hosted its 2022 Business Update event in Orlando, Florida. We present key insights from the event, outlining Kroger’s strategies to bolster its fresh food category, elevate its customer experience and accelerate digital growth and profitability. Click here for more coverage of Kroger. 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:RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data GraphicThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over Year
Deep DivePlaybook: Strategies for Retailers To Monetize the Metaverse Coresight Research March 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. In this Playbook, we present four key strategies for retailers to begin capitalizing on the benefits of metaverse-related technologies. We discuss notable recent examples of each strategy as well as key considerations and potential use cases. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Strategies for Retailers To Monetize the Metaverse: A Playbook Build AR/VR Advertising Campaigns in Virtual Worlds Create an Immersive Experience for Customers Create Virtual Idols and Partner with Real-World Influencers Release Products Through NFTs What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brands 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:US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And OpeningsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Layer 2 Solutions, NFT Collections, Community Experiences Coresight Research March 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the metaverse, including key partnerships and investment activity. We also discuss three notable metaverse trends—namely, the development of Layer 2 solutions, NFT collections and community experiences. 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 8, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which covers the land-grabbing craze, the rise of virtual influencer marketing and the emergence of technology-driven meta beauty. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel Stores
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Sayollo Provides In-Game Advertising and Selling Opportunities Coresight Research March 13, 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 Sayollo, a retail-technology company that provides a platform for advertising and selling in mobile video games. 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:Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000January 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%
