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:Analyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025Innovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster Procurement
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—Update
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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
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:US Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, Slightly
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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresSentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey Insights
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:Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
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:Economic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsResilience Now: Turn Tariff Uncertainty into Opportunity Using AIRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicWorld Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in Focus
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:World Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and More
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:High Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsFreeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff TurmoilHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 StoresBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in Focus
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:The Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey Insights
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Projections Moderate for the Holiday QuarterRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover
Deep DiveUsing Technology To Address Challenges in the Staffing of Hourly Frontline Workers in Retail and Hospitality Coresight Research January 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn the current environment of labor shortages and heightened competition for hourly workers, we explore the challenges that service-industry employers face in setting schedules for hourly frontline workers, and we discuss their future priorities and plans for implementing staffing platforms. We leverage findings from Coresight Research survey of mid-sized to large enterprises in the retail, hotel, restaurant and other hospitality sectors. This report is sponsored by Workday, a provider of enterprise cloud applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management and analytics. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Staffing Challenges in Retail and Hospitality: Survey Analysis Current Usage of Workforce Management Platforms Significant Financial Impacts of Poor Forecasting and Scheduling Employer Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Current Platforms Challenges in Setting Schedules Employers’ Views on Employee Sentiment Employers’ Future Plans for Workforce Scheduling Platforms What We Think 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel Growth
