Deep DiveOpportunities in Retail Returns: Driving Down Costs and Driving Up Sustainability Coresight Research February 7, 2022 Reasons to ReadReturns are a significant and growing issue for retailers, substantially impacting revenues and costs, customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as sustainability. We analyze the returns challenge in US retail and explore how retailers can best handle and mitigate returns. In this report, our analysis and insights cover the following: Holiday returns rates Shopper behavior and loyalty Sustainability implications Retailers’ options to handle returns—including pre- and post-purchase activities We also discuss the SAP Intelligent Returns Management Platform, which uses data to recommend returns options for consumers that optimize the customer experience while minimizing value leakage for retailers, providing end-to-end visibility into the returns process. This free report is sponsored by SAP, a global leader in enterprise application software. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. 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 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in India’s Apparel Retail Market: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited vs. Arvind Fashions Limited Coresight Research February 7, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) and Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), two major players in India’s apparel industry. We discuss six key elements of their businesses: revenue growth, brands and product groups, store portfolios, e-commerce and digital initiatives, growth strategies, and sustainability initiatives. Click here to read the previous report in the series, Head-to-Head in Apparel: PVH vs. Ralph Lauren. Read more about India retail in our recent reports on trends and learnings for 2022 and the beauty and personal care market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters ABFRL vs. AFL: Coresight Research Analysis Revenue Business Coverage Sales Channels Growth Strategies Sustainability 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:Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion PlanSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 Stores
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: What Walmart’s “New Department Store” Tells Us About Where Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Headed Coresight Research February 6, 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 learnings from Walmart’s new department store-style format for multibrand, multichannel retailing in a digital age. 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:The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicWeekly 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 MoreRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Threats to Ocean Freight Rate Stabilization and Typhoon Rai’s Impact on Major South-Asian Ports Coresight Research February 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn Coresight Research’s Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, we discuss the threat of Omicron-led restrictions to the stabilization of ocean freight rates. We also explore the impact of Typhoon Rai on global supply routes, as well as steps that Amazon is taking to build US logistics capacity. Click here to read the previous report in the series, in which we explore how business are chartering ships and turning to logistics automation to ease disruptions. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the retail supply chain. 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 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 5: Store Expansion Plans Takes US Openings Past 2,000 Coresight Research February 4, 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors, Gucci, and Sears Hometown in the US, and Harrods, Kurt Geiger and Tesco in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from H&M and Tractor Supply Company. 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:Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Innovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies Enabling Brands and Retailers To Offer Immersive Shopping Experiences Coresight Research February 3, 2022 Reasons to ReadBrands and retailers leverage immersive technologies including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to replicate physical shopping experiences and interactions in a digital environment or enhance their brick-and-mortar spaces. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that provide reality technology solutions. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies Reality Technology Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies, by Category AR-Based Product Visualization AR-Based Virtual Try-On Solutions Metaverse In-Store AR/VR Solutions Online AR/VR Experiences AR Content for Advertising Campaigns/Sales Enablement AR for Manufacturing and Design 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:Singles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center StageGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav Pitaliya
Deep DiveM&A in Apparel and Footwear: Strong US and UK Growth Opportunities Coresight Research February 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a way for apparel and footwear brands and retailers to redefine core portfolios and build operational resilience. We analyze 2021 apparel and footwear-focused M&A activity in the US and the UK, and detail selected major transactions that completed last year. We also discuss the prospects for, and drivers of, M&A growth in 2022 and beyond. Read our separate reports on how retailers can capitalize on growth opportunities in M&A, as well as special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and initial public offerings (IPOs), which offer an alternative exit path. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters M&A in Apparel and Footwear Retail: Coresight Research Analysis US: Key Areas of M&A Activity UK: Key Areas of M&A Activity Notable Upcoming Apparel and Footwear-Focused M&A Transactions Our Insights: Apparel and Footwear-Focused M&A Growth and Future Prospects 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:Innovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIFinancial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 Stores
Deep DiveHeadless Commerce: Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce Players Coresight Research February 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research and Nogin’s three-part report series, Headless Commerce, explores the emerging commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) space in the US and the key trends in the market. We leverage findings from an October 2021 Coresight Research survey of e-commerce leaders in the US to identify the key challenges and benefits in building and using e-commerce infrastructure and tools. In this report, our analysis and insights focus on mid-size companies, covering the following topics: The levers of profitability in e-commerce Why brands and retailers should capitalize on AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning) and predictive analytics How CaaS can help improve profitability This free report is sponsored by Nogin, a CaaS full-stack e-commerce platform that includes R&D (research and development), sales optimization, and ML- and AI-driven marketing and fulfillment. Read the first report in the series, Headless Commerce: Part 1—The Evolving State of E-Commerce Infrastructure. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. 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: Supply Chain TechnologyHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the Economy
Insight ReportUS and China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q21: US GDP Accelerates from Slow Third Quarter; China’s Economy Loses Further Momentum Coresight Research February 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s quarterly report series keeps you up to date on the latest economic data from the US and China. In this report, we look at recently released data for the fourth quarter of 2021, which show growth acceleration in the US and further slowdown in growth momentum in China. We also discuss data in aggregate for 2021. We discuss the following key macroeconomic indicators: Changes in US GDP, industrial production and personal consumption expenditure Changes in China’s GDP, industrial production and per capita expenditure Click here to read the previous report in this series, from November 2021. Click here to read our latest report on key consumer indicators in the US, China and the UK—part of our Monthly Consumer Update series. 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:Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsGroceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified Vision
Insight ReportHoliday 2021: US Retail Wrap-Up—Reviewing Shopping Trends and Behaviors in a Strong Sales Season Coresight Research February 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe review US holiday retail performance, through major retailers’ trading updates, proprietary survey findings and recently published retail sales data. We outline the key themes of the holiday season that will impact 2022. Gain insights into the following: How consumer expectations married up with actual behavior over the holiday season Why consumers are returning products Which types of retailers saw the biggest gains Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2021 Databank. 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 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2022: Major US Retailers To Open 30 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2022 Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur monthly US Store Tracker Extra report supplements the Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports with additional insight, including retailer-level data on square footage and closures and openings as a percentage of total store base. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings at the end of each month in 2022 versus the comparable period in 2021. Year-to-date data in this report are as of January 28, 2022 (corresponding to week 4 in our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker) versus the comparable period in 2021 (the four weeks ended January 29, 2021). Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. 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 CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical StoresHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech Innovation
Market Navigators/Market OutlookUS Jewelry Market: Specialists To Maintain Growth Momentum in 2022 Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore growth momentum in the US jewelry industry. This report covers the following key content: The size the US jewelry market in 2021 and 2022 and expectations for growth the coming years The competitive landscape—including leading retail players in the space Innovators that are redefining the category—namely Nano Innovator Holdings and Syte Key themes in the market—including sustainability, retailers expanding their addressable market and data-driven personalization Click here to view Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction US Jewelry Market: Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape 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:Insights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 Stores
Insight ReportBrand Mashups in Luxury: Gucci Fast Becoming the Chief of Collaborations Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadThrough 2020 and 2021, we saw numerous luxury brands enter partnerships to capture the attention of consumers through unique products, creative marketing and limited-time merchandise. With the ongoing hype around the metaverse, several luxury brands are collaborating with unlikely partners to participate in the trend. We discuss the key benefits of collaboration and examine recent major luxury brand mashups, such as between Gucci and Disney (Mickey Mouse); Gucci and The North Face; and Dior and NIKE. Read our separate report on brand mashups in fashion. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of luxury brands and retailers. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Brand Mashups in Luxury: Coresight Research Analysis Three Benefits of Collaboration In-House Collaborations Multibrand Collaborations: Balenciaga, Gap and Yeezy Luxury Collaborations in 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:NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro Store
Insight ReportIntroducing the New Coresight 100: Retail Companies To Watch for 2022 Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadMatching the rapid rate of change and evolution in the retail industry, we have reviewed and updated our Coresight 100 focus list to highlight the most important and influential brands and retailers that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to in 2022. Our launch report covers what’s new for the Coresight 100 in 2022—including updated sector and geographic coverage, selection criteria and performance tracking. The full Coresight 100 list is included in the report appendix. Read all Coresight 100 research coverage. 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:Innovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022 Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe identify meaningful trends in India’s retail sector in 2021 and present our expectations for 2022. We discuss startups, IPOs (initial public offerings), quick commerce, e-commerce and more. Read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which discusses India’s group-buying market, including its key players, opportunities and challenges. 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 in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple FormatsFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes Stores
