Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Halloween Is Here—In-Person and In-Store Coresight Research October 24, 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 consumers’ expectations and retailers’ preparations for Halloween 2021. 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:China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsSentiment Holds Steady As August Tariffs Deadline Looms: China Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 42: US Store Closures Cross 5,000 Coresight Research October 22, 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 Fleet Feet, Miniso and Vuori in the US and Calvin Klein, JD Sports and New Look in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Aritzia and Walgreens Boots Alliance. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMH Coresight Research October 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies and business expansion. Click here to read the latest report in the series, Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara). Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Kering vs. LVMH: Coresight Research Analysis Overview 1 Revenue 2 Markets of Operation 3 Digital Strategies 4 Business Expansion What We Think Appendix Figure 1. LVMH: Acquisitions and Divestitures Appendix Figure 2. Kering: Acquisitions and Divestitures 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:Responses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer SpendingUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? InfographicSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: How Many Christmas Trees Are Sold in the US? Coresight Research October 21, 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:RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel Integration
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: India’s Apparel Retail Sector To See Resurgence in 2022 Coresight Research October 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadIndia’s apparel retail market continues to see significant changes in consumer buying behavior and e-commerce penetration. In this Market Outlook, we present our expectations for the future of the market into 2022 and beyond, including growth drivers, trends and the competitive landscape. Click here to read our outlook of India’s $800 billion retail sector. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Market Drivers Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500
Deep DiveThe Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey Findings Coresight Research October 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in addressing modern retail challenges. We also discuss the key benefits of implementing digital workplace applications for increased productivity and greater employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Digital Workplace in 2021: Retail Survey Findings What We Think 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:Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains Unchanged
Event PresentationRetail’s Resurgence: Top Strategies for Better Store Performance Coresight Research October 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadHadrien Beacco, Head of Solution Engineering at leading digital workforce platform YOOBIC, joins Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder at Coresight Research, to discuss the importance of digital workplace technology and why this is table stakes in 2021 and beyond. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to read key insights from the event in our free report. 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: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration Trends
Insight ReportSeptember 2021 China Retail Sales: Highest Online Sales Growth in a Year Coresight Research October 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn September 2021, total sales growth increased by single digits year over year, while online retail sales reached their highest point in a year. We review monthly data for retail 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, by major sector 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USAnalyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav Pitaliya
Insight ReportBig Billion Days 2021 Wrap-Up: Flipkart’s Event Boosts Seller Growth and Consumer Engagement Coresight Research October 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the metrics that Flipkart released for Big Billion Days (BBD) 2021, following the event on October 3–10. We present highlights from this year’s shopping festival, covering the following: Seller participation Flipkart programs Financial offerings—including “buy now, pay later” options Shopping highlights—including the bestselling product categories, brand partnerships, BBD Specials, entertainment and social commerce Shopper complaints For more on India retail, read our Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector. 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 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel Growth
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Sales, September 2021—Two-Year Sales Growth Accelerates Coresight Research October 20, 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 reported by the US Census Bureau on October 15, 2021, September 2021 saw healthy growth on a year-over-year basis, posting the second consecutive month of double-digit growth—however, it was a slight deceleration from August. Compared to 2019 values, September sales were strong, with growth picking up from August—likely driven by declining rates of Covid-19 Delta cases, combined with an in-person back-to-school season and increasing numbers of workers heading back to the office. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresUS Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused Initiatives
Deep DiveWhere, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021? Coresight Research October 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. We present findings across the physical in-store shopping channel and e-commerce (comprising online orders for home delivery, as well as BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store)/curbside pickup). This report is brought to you in partnership with strategic consulting and media firm January Digital. This report forms part of our Innovator Intelligence series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Click here to read more coverage of retail innovators. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?: Coresight Research x January Digital Analysis 1. Where Will Consumers Shop This Holiday Season? 2. What Will Consumers Buy? 3. How Will Consumers Choose Which Brands/Retailers To Shop? 4. What Actions Can Brands/Retailers Take To Meet Consumer Preferences? What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers What Lies Ahead in 2022? Survey 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:Financial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraRetail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #3—Seasonal Hiring To Surge as Retail and Logistics Battle for Holiday Workers Coresight Research October 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn the third report of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we outline key developments related to hiring for the US holiday season this year, including announced hiring plans by retailers and logistics firms, as well as the challenges presented by heightened e-commerce and the tight labor market. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Click here to access Coresight Research’s 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Inflation and Shortage Concerns Ahead of Holiday Coresight Research October 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 11, 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: Our monthly check on shoppers’ plans and expectations for holiday 2021 What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places Which retailers consumers are buying from and what shoppers are buying online and in-store 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:Head-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon
Insight ReportSeptember 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Further Coresight Research October 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in September 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 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
Insight ReportChina’s Golden Week Wrap-Up: Tourism Down Again but Local Travel and E-Commerce Spending Up Coresight Research October 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadChina’s Golden Week holiday ran from October 1 through October 7 this year. We present insights into travel and shopping trends among Chinese consumers during the holiday. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Golden Week Wrap-Up: Coresight Research Analysis Explaining the Decline in Tourism Spending Popular Destinations Upswing in Local Spending and E-Commerce 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberInflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?
