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:The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI RevolutionUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store Growth
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:US Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close Stores
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. ChinaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
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:Innovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicUS Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Holiday Bites: GLP-1 Disruption with Smaller Baskets, Smaller Sizes—and a Leaner Thanksgiving?—Data Graphic
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to AdministrationUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Innovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for Bankruptcy
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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
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:Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data GraphicConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
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:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav Pitaliya
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:Consumer Sentiment Climbs from July Trough, as Tariff Truce Extended: China Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Analyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand Kumar
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:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated Routes
Deep DiveIPOs in US and UK Retail: Online Retailers Maintain Strong Growth Momentum Coresight Research February 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe UK and the US saw a significant rise in retail IPOs (initial public offerings) in 2021. We explore recent aftermarket performance, detail upcoming IPOs and discuss the factors driving growth momentum in this area. Read our separate reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which offer an alternative exit path. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters IPOs in US and UK Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Key Retail Sectors for IPOs Aftermarket Performance of Recently Completed Retail-Focused IPOs Upcoming Noteworthy Retail and Consumer Goods IPOs Key Considerations for Private Retailers Entering the Public Market Via IPOs Five Key Insights into the Growth of Retailed-Focused IPOs Potential Headwinds 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Unlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Sector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency
