Insight ReportOctober 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow Growth Coresight Research November 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn October 2021, UK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, ahead of the holiday season. 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:Holiday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John Harmon2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the Holidays Coresight Research November 22, 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, we examine livestreaming trends in US retail for the holiday shopping season. We present insights across the following key areas: The livestreaming plans of the social media giants The surge in early holiday shopping—and early holiday livestreaming Strategies that are resonating with younger consumers Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2021 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: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 StoresSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection ModeratesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Food Insecurity in the US Coresight Research November 22, 2021 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. According to our analysis of Household Pulse Survey data from the US Census Bureau, fewer Americans are currently experiencing food shortages than a year ago. However, a recent uptick—likely due to the implications of a resurgence of Covid-19 cases—saw the proportion rise to 9.4% as of October 11, 2021 (latest available data). Click the image below to learn more about the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime DayThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 Update
Deep DiveRethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right? Coresight Research November 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadProduct sampling is a common and effective way for retailers and CPG brands to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. However, the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted normal operations and highlighted the shortcomings in standard sampling practices. This report leverages findings from an August 2021 Coresight Research survey of 220 US retailers and CPG brands. We identify and explore key trends across the following topics: The benefits of product sampling, including in-store engagement and enhanced product discovery Key challenges of traditional and at-home sampling models The future of product sampling: digital sampling solutions This free report is sponsored by Freeosk, a next-generation digital discovery and automated sampling company. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailNextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Hundreds of Amazon Fresh Stores Heading for the UK Grocery Sector? Coresight Research November 21, 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 Amazon’s reported plans for a large-scale push into UK and mainland European grocery. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav Pitaliya
Insight ReportOctober 2021 China Retail Sales: Stuck in Mid-Single-Digit Growth Coresight Research November 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn October 2021, total year-over-year sales growth accelerated, but its slow pace is a challenge for China’s economic recovery. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicAnalyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% Year over Year Coresight Research November 19, 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, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Fossil Group, Sally Beauty, Tapestry and Warby Parker. 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:Insights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2021: New Marketing Trends Coresight Research November 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss four new marketing trends that we have identified among brands and retailers participating in this year’s shopping festival. Click here for all Coresight Research coverage of Singles’ Day. 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 Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Rolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Sales, October 2021—Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual Coresight Research November 18, 2021 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. 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. 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. Coresight Research’s measure of core retail sales is the unadjusted year-over-year change, excluding gasoline and automobiles. As recently reported by the US Census Bureau, October 2021 saw healthy growth versus both 2020 and 2019, despite the month also seeing declining consumer sentiment and the largest increase in consumer prices in 30 years. Click the image to read more about October retail sales. Read our Mid-Holiday Macro Update for a review of macroeconomic metrics and their impacts on US retail for the 2021 holiday shopping season. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store Robots
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Continues To Drop, Reporting Single-Digit Growth Coresight Research November 18, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended October 3, 2021, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales, as well as growth from two years prior Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo Expand
Deep DiveFood Insecurity in the US: Five Key Trends Coresight Research November 18, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits. 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 InnovationEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2021: New Entrants Coresight Research November 18, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at new entrants to the shopping festival. We detail which brands are participating for the first time, across apparel and footwear, beauty and jewelry categories. Click here for all Coresight Research coverage of Singles’ Day. 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 Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic
Company ProfileThe Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) Company Profile Coresight Research November 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team As of February 2022, this company is no longer part of the Coresight 100 and this profile is no longer updated. Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Company ProfileUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield (AMS: URW) Company Profile Coresight Research November 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team As of February 2022, this company is no longer part of the Coresight 100 and this profile is no longer updated. Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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:Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—Infographic
Company ProfileBrookfield Property Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BPY) Company Profile Coresight Research November 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team As of February 2022, this company is no longer part of the Coresight 100 and this profile is no longer updated. Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresSentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
