Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 43: US Store Openings Up 59% Year over Year Coresight Research October 29, 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 Allbirds, Coborn’s and Hermès in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Zara in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week in the UK from Marks & Spencer and One Below. 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 Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—Infographic
Insight ReportA Recap of the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: Livestreaming, Industry Participation and Charitable Giving Coresight Research October 29, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival took place on October 10, 2021. This year, the event had a livestreaming focus, alongside its emphasis on charitable giving. The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021 was fortunate to have Firework as its Lead Technology Partner and Access Beauty Insiders as the Lead Execution Partner. The event also had nine sponsors, 14 partner charities and 33 participating brands and retailers. In this report, we present a recap of the event and its livestream sessions. Click here to access Coresight Research’s coverage of the 10.10 Shopping Festival. Click here to read more about livestreaming e-commerce. 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:January 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: US Grocery Market Coresight Research October 28, 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 five retail technology companies across supply chain, online fulfillment, in-store shopping, inventory management and last-mile capabilities. 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 the previous report in our Retail Innovators series, which discusses six global e-commerce platforms. 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonHigher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact Fades
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Opportunity Coresight Research October 28, 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. As part of our annual review of the US women’s plus-size apparel market, we review the latest sales data and present our expectations for the market’s future growth and its key drivers. We also examine the competitive landscape and the initiatives that major brands and retailers are undertaking to enter and better serve this market. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for Retail
Event CoverageRetailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Preview: Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000 Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn October 28, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee Retailers United’s third pitch event, in which five retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry thought leaders. In this report, we profile the five startup contestants and discuss the event’s structure and the judges involved. This year, the event will cover key topics in retail, including sustainability, inclusivity and charitable giveback. Register here for the “Help America Stay Open” event to watch the pitch competition unfold live at 11.00 a.m. EST. 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:High-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory ExcellenceAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?
Insight ReportSeptember 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in September 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, acceleration in China and deceleration in the UK. We examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales 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:Innovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AISeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black Friday
Deep DiveUS Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding Categories Coresight Research October 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadRetailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers. Read our separate report to learn key strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations: Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of apparel and footwear retail. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Opportunity: Coresight Research Analysis Market Size Market Drivers Plus-Size Initiatives by Brands and Retailers Plus-Size Opportunities 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 Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech Innovation
Insight ReportNot Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Three—Solving for Online Fulfillment Challenges Coresight Research October 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report is the final installment of a three-part series entitled Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores, in which Coresight Research and Fillogic explore new strategies for retailers to fulfill online orders using their mall-based stores. We discuss the key challenges that retailers face in offering multiple online fulfillment options—across the enterprise and store levels, in managing product returns and in implementing the ship-from-store (SFS) model—and how mall-based retailers can tackle these challenges by partnering with third-party logistics service providers. We leverage findings from a June 2021 Coresight Research survey of 150 executives at US mall-based retailers. Read the first two reports in this series: 1 Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One–Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment Opportunity 2 Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery Expenses This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents (Click to navigate) Coresight Research x Fillogic: Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores–Part Three Solving for Online Fulfillment Challenges: In Detail How Can Partnerships with Third-Party Logistics Providers Help? Product Returns The SFS Model What We Think 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:Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in Luxury—Kering vs. LVMH Coresight Research October 27, 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. Kering and LVMH are the two leading houses in the global luxury sector and own a host of top brands. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into key elements of the two businesses. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG GrowthAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s NextFinancial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #4—Online vs. Offline Shopping Coresight Research October 26, 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 online and offline shopping in the US this holiday season, leveraging proprietary survey findings to assess US consumers’ expectations for holiday shopping. We discuss key online fulfillment offerings from selected brands and retailers, and present our estimates for US retail sales growth by channel this season. 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:Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger Impact
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBs Coresight Research October 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms. Coresight Research collaborated with CommentSold to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. Click here to read all reports in our Innovator Profile 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:4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 Stores
Insight ReportSeptember 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Slows to a Halt Coresight Research October 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn September 2021, UK retail sales growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month to flat growth, year over year. 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:Unlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet Naik
Deep DiveExploring the US Consumer Products Rental Market Coresight Research October 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe provide an overview of the US consumer products rental market, covering market players and growth drivers within five key segments. We also discuss three trends we are seeing in the market, plus potential headwinds, to help brands retailers and brands better understand and capitalize on rental opportunities in a changing retail environment. Click here to read about the US subscription e-commerce market. For all Coresight Research coverage of US retail, click here Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The US Consumer Products Rental Market: Coresight Research Analysis Market Overview 1. Apparel Rental 2. Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental 3. Furniture Rental 4. Party and Event Supply Rental 5. Recreational and Sports Rental Themes We Are Watching 1. Digitalization Among Traditional Rental Companies 2. Increased Flexibility in Delivery 3. Rise of Tech-Enhanced Services in Apparel Rental What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers 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 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open Stores
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: How Do US Consumers Prefer To Receive Online Purchases? Coresight Research October 25, 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:Seasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence PlatformWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Rising Household Product Purchases as Consumers Prepare for Halloween Coresight Research October 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 18, 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 consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What consumers are buying and which categories they are buying more/less of than before the pandemic Which retailers consumers are buying from for food and nonfood products 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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Sector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?
