Insight ReportQuick Commerce in Europe: Expansion Meets Consolidation in Rapid Delivery Coresight Research February 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe are seeing increased demand for rapid delivery in Europe, following unprecedented growth in the quick-commerce space in the last 18 months. In this report, we assess key emerging trends in quick commerce in Europe and the market prospects. We also present our growth estimates and discuss the three primary quick-commerce models in operation. Read more about business models in rapid delivery here. Interested in grocery retail? Read our coverage of US grocery retailers and the UK grocery market. 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:Innovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026High Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel Transformation
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head—American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc. 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. The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals American Eagle Outfitters and Gap Inc. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the key metrics and business strategies of the two companies, including revenue, market share, store strategy and customer demographics. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Sales, January 2022—Healthy Sales Growth Against Strong 2021 Comparatives Coresight Research February 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’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. 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. Coresight Research’s measure of core retail sales is the unadjusted year-over-year change, excluding gasoline and automobiles. As reported by the US Census Bureau, January 2022 saw healthy growth versus 2021, boosted by continued average hourly wage growth in a strong month of job creation. Amid the surge of Omicron in the US, consumers spent more on goods rather than services as they increased their avoidance of public places in January. Click the image to read more about January retail sales. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerThe STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in RetailEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsInnovator Matrix: Retail Media
Insight ReportChinese New Year 2022 Review: Increased Travel and Winter Olympics Boost Retail Sales—But Underlying Weak Trajectory Likely Unchanged Coresight Research February 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe 2022 Chinese New Year holiday lasted from January 31 to February 6. We review the holiday, covering the following key topics: Travel Winter Olympics—including Covid-19 restrictions and sportswear demand Duty-free shopping Improved logistics for remote gifting and food & beverage retail Popular gift products Read our preview of the Chinese New Year retail opportunity. Read our flagship yearly report on Chinese e-commerce trends here 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:Innovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate Devices
Insight ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Beauty and Personal Care Market: Driving Growth Through Engagement Coresight Research February 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) continue to grow in the US beauty and personal market. Our analysis of the market covers the following key topics: Market size and factors contributing to the growth of DNVBs The competitive landscape Four current trends, including strategies for consumer engagement by DNVBs Read our separate reports for more on DNVBs, with a focus on the US apparel and footwear market and the US food, beverage and food supplement market. 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 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Outperforming in E-Commerce Coresight Research February 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are a small but growing presence in the US food, beverage and food supplement markets. We discuss sector sales and explore the competitive landscape, identifying three key trends that are driving sector growth. Read our separate reports for more on DNVBs, with a focus on the US apparel and footwear market and the US beauty market Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters DNVBs in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Coresight Research Analysis Total Sales by DNVBs in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market Competitive Landscape Key Trends 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: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To Close
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shoppers’ Behavior Is in Transition Coresight Research February 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present findings from our latest weekly US consumer survey, undertaken on February 14, 2022. This report provides an update on overall consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read our previous US Consumer Tracker reports for more on the trends we are seeing from week to week. 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:Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag Behind
Insight ReportJanuary 2022 UK Retail Sales: Shop Prices Rise at Fastest Pace for 30 Years; Online Sales Slump Coresight Research February 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn January 2022, UK retail sales continued to grow year over year as the Omicron variant receded. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Two-year growth rates, in total and by sector Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline 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:US Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded Purchases
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Future of Physical Stores Matrix Coresight Research February 21, 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 point to physical stores likely clustering around one or more of four functions in the coming years, as shown in our Future of Stores Matrix. Click the image below to read the report. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: The Metaverse Coresight Research February 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse. 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: The Metaverse Trends in the Metaverse Retail-Tech Landscape: Metaverse—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Metaverse, by Category Digital Avatars E-Commerce Gaming Marketplaces NFTs Virtual Worlds 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 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Four Questions Brands and Retailers Should Ask Themselves About the Metaverse Coresight Research February 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” outlines and answers four questions brands and retailers should be considering on the metaverse. 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 Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—InfographicPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion Plans
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in Discount Grocery Retail: Aldi vs. Lidl Coresight Research February 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Aldi and Lidl, two major players in discount grocery retail. We provide insights into the two companies’ business strategies, brand usage, growth strategies, and e-commerce initiatives. Click here to read the latest report in the series, Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Aldi vs. Lidl: Coresight Research Analysis Company Overview Sales Performance Business Strategy Growth Strategy Brand Usage E-Commerce Strategy 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:Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachInnovator Matrix: Retail MediaAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus
Insight ReportJanuary 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens Further; Ticket Remains Strong as Shoppers Consolidate Trips Coresight Research February 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe assess US retail traffic in January 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
Event CoverageBrand Bharat Summit: Understanding Growth Opportunities in India’s Lower-Tier Markets Coresight Research February 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present insights from the Brand Bharat Summit—a virtual event focusing on lower-tier cities and villages in India—held on January 27, 2022. This report covers the following key topics for brands looking for growth opportunities in the Bharat market: The importance of taking a regional-focused approach The role of voice, video and vernacular in driving consumer engagement The implications of the pandemic-led increase in digital adoption among consumers Financial inclusion Metaverse opportunities For more on the India market, read our separate reports: India Retail Insights: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022 India Retail Insights: Group Buying—A Discount-Led Model Gaining Popularity in India’s Low-Tier Markets Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikUS Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market Concentration
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 7: US Openings Up 5% Year over Year Coresight Research February 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 Cub Foods, Primark and Sprouts Farmers Market in the US, and Castore, Fultons Foods and Sports Direct in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Capri Holdings, CVS Health, Tapestry, Under Armour and Your CBD Store. 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:Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers
