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 Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026
Deep DiveM&A in the Global Luxury Market: Four Key Areas of Growth Coresight Research February 1, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe have seen a flurry of interesting acquisitions and investments in the global luxury market in recent years. We discuss selected major M&A (mergers and acquisitions) deals in 2021 and explore the key growth areas in luxury business expansion moving forward. This report covers the following: A breakdown of M&A and private placements in the global luxury market, by disclosed transaction value M&A strategies by large luxury companies, small luxury companies and private equity firms The current focus on supply chains and manufacturing M&A and private placements on the horizon We also provide a full list of M&A and private placement transactions from 2019 to late January 2022 in the appendix at the end of this report. Read about M&A in the UK and US apparel and footwear markets 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 M&A in the Global Luxury Market: Coresight Research Analysis M&A and Private Placements in 2022 and Beyond What We Think Appendix 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 Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to Administration1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain Adjustments
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and Beyond Coresight Research January 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we explore China’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Interested in China retail? Read our recent reports on the country’s e-commerce trends for 2022 and grocery retail innovation with Freshippo. Cut out and keep our 2022 calendar on the key festivals and holidays for promotional campaigns in China. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Market 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:Sector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—InfographicConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John Harmon
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Exploring Shoppers’ Valentine’s Day Spending Plans Coresight Research January 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s January 24, 2022, survey explores US consumers’ plans for Valentine’s Day spending. We also provide a detailed update on consumers’ overall behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Valentine’s Day spending expectations, including how much consumers will spend versus last year as well as how and where they will shop What shoppers are buying online and in-store What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places Which retailers consumers are buying from—for food and nonfood purchases Complementing our weekly survey reports, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current patterns will lead in the coming months. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra reports. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q21, Week 1: Levi’s and Tractor Supply Post Robust Sales Growth; Walgreens Raises EPS Guidance for Full Year Coresight Research January 31, 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 January 30, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Levi’s), drugstore retailers (Walgreens Boots Alliance) and home-improvement retailers (Tractor Supply Company). Click here to read the 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:Head-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMH2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer ExperiencesAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Athleisure Market Coresight Research January 31, 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. We examine the US athleisure market—sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for casual purposes—and identify key drivers and trends in the market. We explore what brands and retailers are doing to better serve the market. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance—InfographicPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: December 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Over One-Fifth Coresight Research January 31, 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 December 2021. 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:US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of Openings
Deep DiveAI-Powered Language: A New Era of Enhanced Customer Engagement Coresight Research January 31, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe explore the use of advanced technologies in digital marketing—including AI-enabled solutions—to improve customer satisfaction and drive incremental value. We leverage findings from Coresight Research survey of US-based executives whose companies (across various industries) use advanced technologies in digital marketing or plan to do so in the next three years. This report is sponsored by Persado, an AI-enabled technology provider that helps businesses use the right words at the right time in every customer interaction. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction AI-Powered Language: Coresight Research x Persado Analysis Content Generation Personalization Effective Use of First-Party Data Enhanced Customer Experience Persado: An AI-Enabled Platform That Uses NLG To Improve Customer Communication What We Think Survey Methodology Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Essential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready Commerce
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Taking a Trip to Amazon Style To Try on Some Clothes Coresight Research January 30, 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 Amazon’s first venture into brick-and-mortar apparel retail. 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:Innovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportFreshippo in China: Redefining Grocery Retail with Innovation Coresight Research January 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadAlibaba-owned grocery chain Freshippo has expanded rapidly since its launch in China in 2016. In this report, we examine the strategies and innovations underpinning its success in the following key areas: Its multi-format, multi-banner and omnichannel approach The deep integration of its proprietary last-mile services and supply chain The powerful advantage of online data for offline operations Read our profile of Freshippo’s parent company, Alibaba. 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:A Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsJCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US RetailUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 4: US Closures Down 65% Year over Year Coresight Research January 28, 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 Barnes & Noble, Buc-ee’s and Earth Fare in the US and Boots Opticians, CEF and Sweaty Betty in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Kmart. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental Strategies
Insight ReportDecember 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research January 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2021, strong growth in retail sales in the US, solid sales growth in the UK against weak 2020 comparatives, and slowing sales growth in China. We 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:The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform Shifts
Insight ReportChinese New Year 2022 Preview: Retail, Travel and Tiger-Themed Products Coresight Research January 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadChinese New Year is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. Our preview report looks at what to expect from this annual retail opportunity, covering the following key areas: Predictions of travel within China The implications of consumer travel for retail spending Themed product launches from luxury brands 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:Holiday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro Store
Deep DiveUS Athleisure Market: Casualization and Wellness Trends Drive Growth Coresight Research January 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadAthleisure has seen strong demand over the last few years, driven by growing enthusiasm for wellness and fitness activities alongside the acceleration of the casualization trend amid the pandemic. We discuss the US athleisure market, including our growth expectations and the primary market drivers. We also discuss the competitive landscape and key trends we are seeing. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of apparel and footwear. For our latest Market Outlook on global fast fashion, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction The US Athleisure Market: Coresight Research Analysis Market Size Market Factors Athleisure and Sportswear/Casual Wear Boundaries Continue To Blur Competitive Landscape 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI AgentsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—Infographic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Store Openings and Closures—2021 Review and 2022 Outlook Coresight Research January 26, 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. Our US and UK Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2021 Review and 2022 Outlook supplements our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker. We review store closures and openings in the US and the UK—including breaking down the numbers by sector and analyzing the retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the year. We also present our projections for US store closures and openings in 2022. Click the image to read the full report. Click here to access the key data for store openings and closures by UK retailers in 2021. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch
