Insight ReportNovember 2021 UK Retail Sales: Black Friday Demand and Decade-High Inflation Support Acceleration in Growth Coresight Research December 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn November 2021, UK retail sales continued to grow, year over year, and registered the largest two-year growth in decades. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Two-year growth rates, in total and by sector Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: The Indian Startup Ecosystem Coresight Research December 20, 2021 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 discuss the thriving startup ecosystem in India, covering key growth drivers and notable startups and unicorns. We also detail selected government initiatives that are supporting entrepreneurs and new businesses, and incubators and accelerators that are creating development opportunities for startups in India. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie Poon
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Group Buying—A Discount-Led Model Gaining Popularity in India’s Low-Tier Markets Coresight Research December 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadGroup buying—a selling model that encourages consumers to buy together to benefit from discounts—is gaining prominence in India, particularly outside Tier 1 cities. In this report, we explore India’s group-buying market, including its key players, opportunities and challenges. Read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which discusses five key sustainable fashion trends. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Group Buying in India: Coresight Research Analysis Community Group Buying–Retailer and Consumer Perspectives Group Buying in India vs. China Prominent Group-Buying Players in India Recent Funding Raised by Prominent Group-Buying Platforms Opportunities and Challenges in the Group-Buying Market What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 Stores3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square Feet
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumer Caution over Omicron Variant Eases Coresight Research December 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s December 13, 2021, 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:Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseSentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: India E-Commerce—Heading Toward $200 Billion Coresight Research December 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we explore e-commerce in India and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, investment activity, retail innovators and themes we are watching—covering omnichannel experiences, voice search functionality, social commerce and advanced technologies. Interested in India retail? Read our recent reports on 10 key trends in the sector, e-commerce innovators and the startup ecosystem. Cut out and keep our 2022 calendar on the key festivals and holidays for promotional campaigns in India. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Online Market Drivers Competitive Landscape E-Commerce Innovators Themes We Are Watching 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:June 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price EncroachmentUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Are Digital-First Retailers Losing the Battle for Online Shoppers? Coresight Research December 19, 2021 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 digital-first retailers and the battle for online shoppers. 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:RetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce Latest
Insight ReportNovember 2021 China Retail Sales: Singles’ Day Boosts Online Sales Penetration Coresight Research December 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn November 2021, total year-over-year sales growth remained steady, and online sales penetration was driven by the Singles’ Day shopping festival. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales We also present data for two-year retail growth compared to September 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 3: Retailer FocusUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024US Store Tracker Extra, April 2025: JD Sports and 7-Eleven Drive Total Opened Retail Space to Over 67 Million Square Feet
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 50: US Store Openings and Closures Neck-and-Neck Coresight Research December 17, 2021 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 year to date in 2021 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2021 major US and UK store openings and closures This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Dr. Martens and RH in the UK and we discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements in the US following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Build-A-Bear, Casey’s, Costco, RH, Signet Jewelers, Urban Outfitters, Vera Bradley and Vince Holding. 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 2021 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:Analyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment Focus
Insight ReportNovember 2021 US Retail Sales: Sales Jump 15% Amid Raised Inflation Coresight Research December 16, 2021 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 November 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:Analyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Deep Dive2022 China E-Commerce Trends: Opportunities Under Pressure Coresight Research December 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe giants of China’s highly platformized $2 trillion e-commerce sector are facing increased regulatory pressures. We see these pressures opening up opportunities for a more diverse online retail channel characterized by a multiplicity of players and sub-channels. In this report, we outline 10 trends for Chinese e-commerce in 2022 and discuss how brands and retailers that are targeting the China market could capitalize on the changes we expect to see over the course of the year. We cover key topics such as alternative retail, mini-program ecosystems, livestreaming, short-video platforms, C2M, luxury e-commerce and more. For more on key retail trends in 2022, read our 2022 Retail and Technology Outlook and our 2022 Global Retail Trends report. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? 2022 China E-Commerce Trends A Tighter Regulatory Environment Is Set To Spur Shifts in Focus and Create Pockets of Opportunity “Alt. Retail” Will Gain Traction Walled Gardens Will Crumble—but Mini Programs’ Ecosystems Will Retain Their Power Livestreaming Will Go from Strength to Strength Short-Video Platforms Will Provide Greater Competition to E-Commerce Platforms Private Traffic Will Deepen Brands’ Connection with Customers More Players Compete in Rapid Delivery C2M Will Grow Further Luxury E-Commerce Will Be Supported by a Permanent Repatriation of Spend We Will See a Stronger Lower-Tier Focus in E-Commerce 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 Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportNovember 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Drives Year-over-Year Surge in Traffic Coresight Research December 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in November 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in Focus
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: US Retailers Face a Labor Shortage Coresight Research December 15, 2021 Our Holiday Bites series provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings, covering the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2021 holiday season. Click here to see more Holiday Bites well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2021 Databank. Click the image below to read more about the US job market and other leading indicators of US retail sales. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Social Commerce Coresight Research December 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadSocial commerce refers to brands and retailers leveraging the power of social media to market and sell their products and services online—which has become ever more important following the pandemic-led acceleration in e-commerce. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in operating social commerce models. 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: Social Commerce Social Commerce Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Social Commerce—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Social Commerce, by Category Social Networking Platforms Reseller-Based Social Commerce Group Buying Video Commerce and Livestreaming Social Payments Integration 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:Black Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data Graphic
Deep Dive2022 Global Retail Trends Coresight Research December 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe present the key global retail trends for 2022, which Coresight Research expects to be a year of transition for consumers and retailers. Our RESET framework for change provides retailers with a model for using that time to adapt to a new world marked by consumer-centricity. This report covers the following key topics, among others: Logistics and the last mile Corporate evolution (M&A) Livestreaming and social commerce Festivals and holidays Wellness Sustainability Inclusivity Alt. retail Artificial intelligence in the supply chain The expanding metaverse Click here to read our 2022 Retail and Technology Outlook. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Global Retail Trends in 2022 1. Responsive 2. Engaging 3. Socially Responsible 4. Expansive 5. Tech-Enabled Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsFinancial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 Stores
Deep Dive10 Trends in US Grocery Coresight Research December 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe US grocery market is evolving rapidly, and the change brought by the pandemic will in many areas be permanent. We present 10 key grocery trends to watch in 2022, and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area. Our trend coverage ranges from pandemic-driven changes, such as the persistence of consumers’ new online grocery shopping habits and the increasing importance of sustainability, to nascent trends, such as the shifting balance between centralized and micro-fulfillment models. Click here to read our recent report on micro-fulfillment technology in the grocery sector, or explore all our grocery coverage here. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters 10 Trends in US Grocery: Coresight Research Analysis Online Channel Resilience Booming Grocery Subscriptions Growing Momentum in Private-Label Products Proliferation of Ultrafast Grocery Delivery Startups Growing Focus on Retail Media Rollout of Competing Smart Checkout Technologies Competition Between Fulfillment Models The Brick-and-Mortar Threat from Amazon Discounters’ Store Fleet Expansion Increasing Emphasis on Sustainability 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:Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’s
