Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Enters 2022 with Further Solid Expansion Coresight Research March 1, 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 January 23, 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:US Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in US Sporting Goods Retail: Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker Coresight Research February 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US market for sporting goods is led by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we analyze key aspects of their businesses, including: Revenue growth Digital strategies Business expansion plans such as mergers and acquisitions and store strategy Environmental, social and governance initiatives Learn more about the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector in our Market Outlook. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker: Coresight Research Analysis Revenue Key Business Strategies Business Expansion Through Partnerships and M&A Activity Technology Initiatives Ominchannel Approach ESG Initiatives 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:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportFebruary 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research February 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Digital Land Grabbing, Virtual Influencers and Meta Beauty Coresight Research February 28, 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 land-grabbing craze, the rise of virtual influencer marketing and the emergence of technology-driven meta beauty. This report is the first in 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. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav Pitaliya
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: DNVBs in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market Coresight Research February 28, 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. Digitally native vertical brands are a small but growing segment of the food, beverage and food supplement market. We discuss sector sales and explore the competitive landscape, identifying the key trends that are driving sector growth. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: January 2022 Sees Further Double-Digit Growth in Clothing and Footwear Spend Coresight Research February 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Our latest report covers strong sales from January 2022. We discuss changes in US consumer spending, year over year and on a two-year basis, across the following sectors: Footwear Clothing, comprising the subcategories of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing Selected beauty categories 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—Infographic2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer Developments
Deep DiveLuxury in the Metaverse: Recent Developments and Future Potential Coresight Research February 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe believe that the metaverse is set for tremendous growth and that luxury’s role will grow increasingly prominent. We present examples of recent developments in the space by luxury brands including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Gucci. We also explore the future potential of the luxury metaverse, including notable technology innovators and the advantages and challenges of building a virtual presence. We have identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail. Read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Luxury in the Metaverse: Coresight Research Analysis Luxury’s Early Involvement in the Metaverse and Recent Developments The Next Step: Offering a Mix of Virtual and Physical Products Considerations for Luxury Brands and Retailers in Entering the Metaverse 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 Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025
Deep DiveThe Secret to Fighting Inflation: Data-Driven Strategies for Retailers Coresight Research February 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadFocusing on the fast-moving consumer goods category (FMCG) in the US, we discuss the impact of the current inflationary environment on retailer processes and present four data-driven strategies for retailers to deal with inflationary pressures, covering the following key areas: Price optimization Assortment and allocation planning Promotion management Retailer-supplier collaboration This free report is sponsored by global measurement and data analytics company NielsenIQ. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Rethinking Retailers’ Response to Inflation: Coresight Research x NielsenIQ Analysis The Inflationary Environment Market and Consumer Response Data-Driven Strategies to Navigate Inflationary Pressures What We Think 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 Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%CPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes Stores
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Launches Regularly Scheduled Livestreamed Programming Coresight Research February 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 Walmart’s latest livestreaming expansion. 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:September 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data Graphic
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Analyzing the Union Budget 2022 and Its Implications for Retail and Associated Sectors Coresight Research February 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our India Retail Insights series, we present highlights from India’s Union Budget 2022 and the implications for the country’s retail industry and associated sectors. We detail the budget reforms across capital expenditure, logistics and manufacturing, digital currency, import duty concessions and more. Read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which discusses meaningful trends in India’s retail sector in 2021 and our expectations for 2022. 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: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav Pitaliya
Deep DiveUS Fashion Resale Market—A $26 Billion Retail Opportunity Coresight Research February 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US fashion resale market will grow into a $26 billion opportunity in 2022. We analyze the state of, and prospects for, the US fashion resale market, with proprietary market sizing, market segmentation and consumer survey data. We cover the market’s growth (online and offline), business models and major players, as well as opportunities for US retailers. We discuss the competitive landscape across six resale models and present three themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond. Read our separate report on the global luxury resale market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction The US Fashion Resale Market: Coresight Research Analysis Market Size Market Factors Competitive Landscape Traditional E-Commerce Companies Themes We Are Watching Retail 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:Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Groceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaMixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 8: Year-to-Date US Openings Outnumber Closures Two to One Coresight Research February 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 Balenciaga, Hobby Lobby, and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, New Look and Wren Kitchens in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Alhold Delhaize, Crocs, Haverty Furniture, Macy’s and Home Depot in the US. 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:US Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer FocusAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost Fades
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Sustainability in CPG Coresight Research February 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. Our report examines three key sustainability strategies being implemented by major nonfood CPG companies globally, with selected examples of new products and partnerships in the sector. 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 document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on Retailers
Insight ReportInnovations in Apparel Stores: Reinventing Physical Retail To Drive Engagement, Loyalty and Sales Coresight Research February 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadMany stores closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Now, brands and retailers are innovating to tempt customers back to physical apparel stores. We examine this approach and its benefits, as well as examples of the following strategies: Developing experiential retail offerings Creating seamless shopping solutions with new technology Providing personalized services Learn about the future of apparel specialty retail in our Market Outlook. 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:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its DominanceThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q21, Week 4: E-Commerce Almost Flat at Walmart; Strong Sales at Crocs and Under Armour Coresight Research February 23, 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 February 20, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Crocs and Under Armour) and mass merchandisers (Walmart). Read the previous report in the series, Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 3. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Unified CommerceAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for Administration