Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: In-Store Shopping Bounces in the Holiday Homestretch Coresight Research December 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s December 6, 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:Analyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic Environment
Insight ReportNovember 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumer Confidence Low Coresight Research December 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of November 2021. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here read the previous report in this series. 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:AWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by AmazonWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Analyzing Trends and Opportunities in the US Footwear Market Coresight Research December 14, 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. US consumers have returned to working, socializing and exercising outside of their homes, leading to a revival in footwear sales following stay-at-home orders in 2020 and early 2021. We provide guidance for footwear brands and retailers to navigate changes in consumer demand. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of apparel and footwear retail. 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 StoresConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon
Event PresentationSupply Chain Leaders Circle: Supply Chains, Sustainability and the Bottom Line Coresight Research December 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosts a roundtable discussion with Kathleen Cook, Principal Product Innovation Executive at IBM. Click here to read key insights from the event in our report. 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:Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its Footprint
Deep DiveSPACs in Retail Outlook: Strong Opportunities for Retailers Coresight Research December 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe US SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) trend has remained solid in 2021. We explore key retail sectors for recent SPAC activity, recent retail-focused SPAC merger transactions by retail category and our post-merger analysis. We also discuss retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2022 and present our insights into the future of SPACs in retail. Click here to read our playbook on how retailers can capitalize on SPAC opportunities. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters SPACs in US Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Key Retail Sectors Witnessing SPAC Activity Recent Retail-Focused SPAC Merger Transactions Post-Merger Analysis Future Prospects What We Think Appendix: SPACs in 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:US Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicMixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, December 2021: Livestreaming Fires Up Holiday Shopping Coresight Research December 13, 2021 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— namely, the impact of livestreaming on Singles’ Day 2021; the launch of ambitious holiday livestreaming schedules; and the growing diversity of livestreaming formats. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Twitter, Kohl’s, Hasbro and Otto. 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 emerging trend of brands’ diversifying their product catalogs and new ways of forging connections with communities. Watch Coresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference on demand. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s Club
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays: #11—UK Retail Update Coresight Research December 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series counts down to this year’s holiday peak with new thematic research each week. In this report, consider developments so far in UK holiday retail, discuss what we expect to see in the remainder of the peak season, and consider what that means as we head into 2022. We present insights across the following key areas: Retail sales ahead of the holiday peak Supply chain struggles and inflation, including retailer commentary E-commerce outlook amid the Omicron risk Click here to read more reports in our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Open Letter to Department Stores—Don‘t Give in Lightly to Pressure To Spin Off Your E-Commerce Businesses Coresight Research December 12, 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 activist investors’ interest in department store e-commerce businesses. 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:Profiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—Infographic
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: India E-Commerce—Platforms and Tech Enablers Coresight Research December 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how retail players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on six online platforms and tech enablers that are disrupting India’s e-commerce market using technology, content marketing and social commerce. We cover how each company has disrupted the market, as well as tailwinds and headwinds, and the impact of innovation on traditional market players. Click here to read about India’s startup ecosystem. Look out for our upcoming Market Outlook report on Indian e-commerce. Click here to read the previous report in our Retail Innovators series, which discusses five innovative companies that are disrupting the US apparel market. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Retail Innovators in India E-Commerce: Coresight Research Analysis Boonbox Bulbul Increff Jumbotail Meesho Pocket Aces 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:Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion PlanConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveThe Indian Startup Ecosystem: Scaling New Heights and Attracting Investor Interest Coresight Research December 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe 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 on the following links to read related reports: Retail Innovators: India E-Commerce The Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Budding Hub for New Retail-Tech Businesses Click here to read for more Coresight Research coverage of retail technology. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Indian Startup Ecosystem: Coresight Research Analysis Key Growth Drivers Notable Startups Notable Unicorns Government Schemes and Policies Startup Accelerators and Incubators 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of Retail
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 49: US Store Closures Inch Past Openings Coresight Research December 10, 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 Daiso Japan, Hy-Vee and Wayfair in the US and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Just for Pets and Shoe Zone in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Dollar General, Five Below, Hibbett Sports, Kirkland’s, Lands’ End, Tilly’s and Ulta Beauty. 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:US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
Insight ReportKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2022: Calendar Coresight Research December 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns. Use our 2022 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market. 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—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and Inflation
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: UK Department Stores—Change Provides Opportunity Coresight Research December 9, 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. The UK department store sector continues to undergo huge transformation due to changes in consumer shopping behavior, which have been driven in the past 18 months by the Covid-19 pandemic. We analyze the recent performance of the UK department store sector and explore how change presents opportunities for future growth. We discuss the competitive landscape and present key trends that we expect to shape the sector moving forward. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing Stores2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—Infographic
Deep DiveThe US Footwear Market: Analyzing Trends and Opportunities Coresight Research December 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadConsumers have returned to working, socializing and exercising outside of their homes, leading to a revival in footwear sales. We discuss the US footwear market, presenting the market size, key growth drivers and a competitive landscape. We also cover four key trends among brands and retailers as they aim to better serve footwear demand in a changing retail environment. Read our report on the US swimwear market here. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of apparel and footwear. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters US Footwear Market Outlook Market Size Market Drivers Competitive Landscape Footwear Market Trends 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 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveHealth and Wellness in CPG: Trends To Watch Coresight Research December 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are positioning themselves and their brands to appeal to an increasing consumer focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles. We discuss four key health and wellness trends in the CPG industry. Click here to read our analysis of product sampling for CPG brands and retailers. For all Coresight Research coverage of CPG, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story Why It Matters Health and Wellness in CPG: Coresight Research Analysis Startup Acquisitions Outside of Traditional Health-Focused Products Demand for Clean Beauty and Increased Transparency Plant-Based Foods Are Here To Stay—and Set To Grow Retail Customization To Drive Personalized Nutrition 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 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To Expand2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week
