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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Dollar Stores and Temu Break into the Top Five RetailersShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsFreeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff TurmoilMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused Initiatives
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform Shifts
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:Retail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black Friday
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:Rolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context
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:Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleInnovator Profile: GrocerAI—Delivering Fast, Personalized Grocery Baskets with Agentic AIThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025
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:Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile TimesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store Openings
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents
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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsFive Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
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:Groceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and WellnessWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet Passes
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:High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to Recover
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:Retail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution
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:Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik Bhatia
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:Innovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar
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 Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to AdministrationBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further Closures
Insight ReportOctober 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual Coresight Research November 17, 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 October 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 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresThe Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings
