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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive Expansion
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:Innovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Innovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John Harmon
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:Financial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTech
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Seasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%High-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data Graphic
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationHoliday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most Sectors
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:US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready Commerce
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:US Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Analyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet Naik2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin Pressure
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:A Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape RetailThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized Expansion
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:Shoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—InfographicUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights
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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationHot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference Insights4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized Storefronts
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:Rolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Spikes and Beauty Sales Growth Jumps, Driven by Prime Day and Competing July 2025 Sales EventsHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak Trading
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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraMixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
