Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #7—A Mid-Holiday Macro Update and Review Coresight Research November 17, 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 review recent macroeconomic metrics and their impacts on US retail for the 2021 holiday shopping season. We present insights across the following key metrics: October 2021 US retail sales Leading indicators of retail sales—including consumer sentiment, consumer prices, unemployment, disposable per capita income and more Inflation and product availability Consumer avoidance of public places—leveraging proprietary survey findings 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 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain Adjustments
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2021: Key Trends in Product Drops Coresight Research November 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadSingles’ Day, 11.11, is considered the prime time for brands to launch new products for the Chinese market. Our report identifies key trends in new product launches during Singles’ Day 2021. We examine emerging trends across the following areas: Platform-brand collaboration Innovative products Limited edition designs and packaging Virtual products and NFTs 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:China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail Success
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Trends in Global Luxury Coresight Research November 17, 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 luxury sector is undergoing change amid recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Click the image below to read our full report on 10 key luxury trends and the strategies that brands and retailers can implement to best capitalize on momentum in each area moving forward. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of luxury retail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report Declines
Company ProfileeBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Company Profile Coresight Research November 16, 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:Sentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores
Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the World Coresight Research November 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered. This report covers the following regions: The US and Canada Europe (France, Germany and the UK) Southeast Asia—including Hong Kong, South Korea and India 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:Analyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile Times
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 Wave Coresight Research November 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s November 8, 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: Consumers’ concerns around Covid-19 this winter, and how they expect to change their behavior as a result What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What shoppers are buying online and in-store 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:May 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceJuly 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime Day
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 3Q21, Week 3: Tapestry and The RealReal Post Strong Results; Canada Goose Sees Weak Recovery Coresight Research November 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the third quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 14, 2021, across multiple sectors: beauty brands and retailers (Coty), food retailers (Grocery Outlet), luxury companies (Canada Goose and Tapestry) and luxury e-commerce (The RealReal). Click here to read Week 2 of the Earnings Insights 3Q21 series. Click here to read 2Q21 Earnings Season Wrap-Up. 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 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This WeekWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 Stores
Insight ReportOctober 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Jumps by 31% Year Over Year Coresight Research November 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in October 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:Highlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment Focus
Deep DiveUnpacking Holiday Gifting: Shoppers’ Plans and Retail Opportunities Coresight Research November 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadE-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in gift shopping. We present insights into holiday shoppers’ plans for buying gifts this season, as well as shoppers’ pain points in digital gift purchasing. This report leverages findings from an October 2021 proprietary survey of US holiday shoppers. We identify and explore key trends across the following topics: Shopper sentiment for buying gifts Holiday shoppers’ likelihood to search for and buy gifts across selected channels, including online The impact of Covid-19 on holiday spending via e-commerce When shoppers expect to start and finish holiday shopping this year Gifts that shoppers would like to receive and expect to purchase this holiday season Challenges in online gift shopping This free report is sponsored by GiftNow, an integrated digital gifting solution. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Access a range of retail metrics on the 2021 holiday season through our US Holiday Retail 2021 Databank. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Unpacking Holiday Gifting: Coresight Research Survey Analysis Summing Up the Opportunity in Holiday Gifting Shopper Sentiment for Buying Gifts Is Positive Online Will Be a Major Destination for Gift Buying This Holiday The Shift to Online Gift Purchasing Will Be More Than Just a Temporary Trend The Shopping Window Is Long This Holiday Season—First-Mover Advantage Is Up for Grabs Physical Gift Cards To Dominate This Holiday Season Challenges Remain in Gift Shopping Online Shoppers Are Receptive to Innovative Digital Gift-Giving Services Despite Low Penetration Holiday Gifting in 2021 and Beyond: Key Recommendations Methodology 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’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection Moderates
Company ProfileSimon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) Company Profile Coresight Research November 15, 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 Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape Growth
Insight ReportPrice Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture Retail Coresight Research November 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadPandemic-driven supply chain disruption and heightened demand continue to create challenges for US retailers. Labor shortages, rising input costs and severe weather events have driven rises in consumer prices—and will continue to do so into the holiday season. We analyze inflation—covering price rises and input cost increases—across the following US retail sectors: Food at home Apparel retail Furniture retail Explore our wider coverage of the retail supply chain. 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 Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresSector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: Singles’ Day 2021—Total Growth Slows to the Mid-Teens Percent Coresight Research November 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 as well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Five Key Sustainable Fashion Trends Coresight Research November 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadSustainability in apparel has evolved from a buzzword to a powerful theme, and is now an integral part of the culture of the Indian apparel industry; major brands, retailers and start-ups are embracing sustainability and integrating it into their core business strategies. Our report examines five key trends: Ethical sourcing Taking responsibility for suppliers’ sustainability Circular models Carbon-neutral pledges Cruelty-free and vegan clothing Read the previous report in this series, which discusses the future of brick-and-mortar retail, and explore our wider coverage of sustainability topics. 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 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresPositive 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 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000
Deep Dive10 Trends in Global Luxury Coresight Research November 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Our trend coverage ranges from preeminent multiyear trends, such as sustainability and the increasing importance of the Chinese consumer, to burgeoning new trends such as luxury resale and the use of “genuinfluencers.” Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of luxury 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: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown Impacts
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Going to the Mall in Los Angeles? Bring Your Vaccine Card Coresight Research November 14, 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 vaccine mandates for entry into malls, restaurants and other public places in the US. 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:AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty
