Event CoverageNRF 2022: Innovative Technology Startups—Part Two Coresight Research January 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. This report is the second in a three-part series in which we present innovative technology startups that showcased their solutions at the event. In this report, we focus on Israel-based startups that are disrupting the retail technology landscape. For more insights from NRF 2022, read the first report in this series and our coverage of day two of the event. 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 and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Innovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIThe Intelligent Inventory Playbook: How to Approach Inventory ExcellenceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Insight ReportDecember 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens, Ticket Strengthens as Shoppers Consolidate Trips Coresight Research January 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe assess US retail traffic in December 2021, 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown ImpactsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie Poon
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Omicron Avoidance Appears To Peak Coresight Research January 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s January 10, 2022, survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: 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:Unlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 20254Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?
Event CoverageNRF 2022 Day One: Retailers Must Be Adaptable, Agile and Flexible Coresight Research January 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. In this report, we present our top insights from day one of the show on January 16, 2022. For more insights from NRF 2022, read the first report in our three-part series on the technology innovators exhibiting at the event. Contents (Click to navigate) NRF 2022 Day One: Coresight Research Insights There Is a Willingness To Embrace Change Reverse Mentoring and Removing Employee Burdens Are Effective DEI Strategies Target Emphasizes the Importance of Agility, Flexibility and Adaptability Pet Telehealth and Pet Healthcare Marketplaces Are the Future of Pet Care Localization Is Key When Expanding to DTC Sustainability in Retail Requires Expertise and Cooperation Existing Data Is the Building Block for Using AI Blockchain Will Be the Future of Authenticity 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: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail AlchemyHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicUnlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and Retailers
Event CoverageNRF 2022: Innovative Technology Startups—Part One Coresight Research January 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. This report is the first in a three-part series in which we present innovative technology startups that showcased their solutions at the event. For more insights from NRF 2022, read our report from day one of the event. 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: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportDecember 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong December Takes Holiday-Quarter Growth to 13% Coresight Research January 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in December 2021. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year and two-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector, including two-year growth 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicRolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—InfographicPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Deep DiveSix Livestreaming Myths Debunked: How To Optimize US Livestreaming E-Commerce Strategies Coresight Research January 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadLivestreaming e-commerce (shoppable live video) presents a significant opportunity for brands and retailers to retain consumer engagement online and drive sales. Together with Firework, we debunk six myths about livestreaming e-commerce present brands and retailers with critical insights into optimizing their US livestream e-commerce strategies to win in the live-shopping space. This free report is sponsored by Firework and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Six Livestreaming Myths Debunked: Coresight Research x Firework Analysis Myth #1: Live-Shopping Marketplaces Dominate the Livestreaming E-Commerce Space Myth #2: Producing Live Video Takes the Same Effort as TV Commercials Myth #3: Broadcasting on Social Media Will Drive Sales Conversion Myth #4: Livestreaming Is Primarily a Tool To Promote Deals Myth #5: Investing in Celebrities Translates to Sales Myth #6: Sales Conversion Is the Only Metric That Matters Firework: A Next-Generation Digital Experience Solution Designed for the Open Web What We Think 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:Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerUS Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer Developments
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The End of an Era—Kmart Is Down to Just Five Stores Coresight Research January 16, 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 Kmart’s dwindling store portfolio following the company’s latest store closure announcement. 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:Retail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Inconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarUS Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 2: US Openings Up 7% Year over Year Coresight Research January 14, 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 ACME Markets, Kmart and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&Q, GO Outdoors and Wilko in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Bed Bath & Beyond, Big Lots and Citi Trends. 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John Mercer
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumer Habits and Spending in 2021 Coresight Research January 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into important longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. This report uses all of our 2021 data to assess consumer buying habits and begin to analyze the impact of the Omicron variant. We analyze 2021 trends in consumer behavior and provide data on these key areas: How Omicron is affecting consumers’ avoidance of public places Regional and age differences in avoidance of public places In-store vs. online spending on everything from furniture to toiletries Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly surveys. 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:Innovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer Focus
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: High-Tech Enablers in the Global Luxury Ecosystem Coresight Research January 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five technology companies that are disrupting the global luxury market with innovations in sustainability, consumer behavior, supply chain transparency and bespoke design. We provide company profiles and consider the following key topics for each innovator: How the company has disrupted the market Landscape, tailwinds and headwinds Impact on traditional players Click here to read the previous report in our Retail Innovators series, which looks at six online platforms and tech enablers that are disrupting India’s e-commerce market. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Luxury Innovators: Coresight Research Analysis Bolt Threads Cosmose Entrupy Everledger Savitude 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—India Beauty and Personal Care Coresight Research January 12, 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. In this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the Indian beauty and personal care industry in a pandemic-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2022. This report discusses the competitive landscape and identifies a number of key themes in the market—including the boom in men’s grooming, inclusive beauty and data-driven personalization. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicNew Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, January 2022: Monetization and E-Commerce Tools Empower Content Creators Coresight Research January 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the global livestreaming space, including M&A activity and investments. We also discuss three notable livestreaming trends: the expansion of monetization tools for creators, new live shopping events from the social media giants, and game-changing technology partnerships. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Carrefour, Instagram, Kuaishou, Meta and TikTok. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series, which covers the impact of livestreaming on Singles’ Day 2021; the launch of ambitious holiday livestreaming schedules; and the growing diversity of livestreaming formats. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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:Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square Feet
Insight ReportBrand Mashups in Fashion: Benefits in Consumer Engagement, Access to New Markets and More Coresight Research January 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn 2021, we saw a strong recovery in consumer demand worldwide—especially in the apparel and footwear category. In this context, we continue to see companies turn to brand mashups, whereby two brands collaborate with each other to launch new projects and products. We analyze the value of brand mashups in the fashion industry, highlighting three primary benefits of this strategy with examples of recent high-profile collaborations, such as between Gap and Yeezy, NIKE and Supreme, and Staud and New Balance. We present recommendations to help apparel and footwear brands and retailers frame their approach to brand mashups. 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—InfographicSector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data GraphicFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores
Event CoverageCES 2022 Wrap-Up: From Robotic Tractors to the Metaverse, Technology Innovations Abound Coresight Research January 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, US. We present our top 10 insights from the event overall—covering the media days and the conference—which was held from January 3 to 7, 2022. To read more Coresight Research coverage of CES 2022, read our previous reports: CES 2022 Pepcom Exhibit CES 2022 Showstoppers Exhibit CES 2022 Day Two CES 2022 Day One CES Unveiled 2022 CES 2022 Media Days 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:SNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie Poon
