Event PresentationSupply Chain Leaders Circle : The Central Nervous System to a Connected Supply Chain Coresight Research October 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research and Kevin Reese, AI Applications N.A. Sales Leader, Consumer and Travel Markets, at IBM, discuss how AI/ML based platforms sort through the enormous amount of supply chain data and handle the minor issues automatically, only promoting those that require human intervention. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to read key insights from the event in our 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:Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Insight ReportOne Month to Singles’ Day: Logistics—Global Expansion, Automation and Sustainability Initiatives Coresight Research October 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadWith just one month to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we explore how Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com have upgraded their logistics networks ahead of the shopping festival, covering global expansion, automation and sustainability initiatives. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2021 as we count down to the event, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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:Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestAnalyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive Change
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #2—Hottest Toys Coresight Research October 11, 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 explore the hottest toys for the holiday season, covering the following: Our expectations for US holiday 2021 toy sales Supply chain challenges for the holiday season The top toy trends for holiday 2021—influenced by the pandemic The appendix includes this year’s top-toy lists from Amazon, Macy’s (partnered with Toys “R” Us), Target and Walmart. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To CloseIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer Vision
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of Closures Coresight Research October 11, 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. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research Retail Store 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. Click the image below to more about Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 40: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of Closures. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Rolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes Stores
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: In-Store Uptick for Apparel and Beauty Coresight Research October 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs the holiday shopping season begins, consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar shops—though rising Covid-19 cases mean uncertainty remains. Coresight Research’s October 4, 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: A look ahead to consumers’ Halloween spending and activities 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data Graphic
Event Presentation10 Trends in US Retail Coresight Research October 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses 10 Trends in US Retail for Consumers and Channels. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce Waste
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Holiday Season Is Here, Earlier Than Ever! Coresight Research October 10, 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 Coresight Research’s second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival. 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:Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, October 2021: In-Store and Embedded Videos Are Gaining Popularity Coresight Research October 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the global livestreaming space, including M&A activity and investments. We also discuss three notable livestreaming trends—namely, the rise of a new breed of livestream host, the streaming options for store-based retailers and the spread of livestream content onto product pages. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from Conforama, Klarna, Monoprix and Nivea. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series, which covers the boom in new livestreaming shopping festivals. Watch Coresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference on demand. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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 ClosuresHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer SpendingTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 40: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of Closures Coresight Research October 8, 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 Dillard’s and Rooms To Go in the US and Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Yours Clothing in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Barnes & Noble and H&M. 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:Analyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026
Deep DivePlaybook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and Retailers Coresight Research October 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. In this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering the following: Livestream channel and format Choosing the right hosts Driving authentic conversation Consumer communities Brand stories Dedicated livestreaming teams Cadence of livestreaming sessions Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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:The State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsSector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data Graphic
Deep DiveUS Social Commerce Survey 2021: The Impacts of Social Media, Influencers and Livestreaming on Shopping Behaviors Coresight Research October 7, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of the lead-up to the 10.10 Shopping Festival, we present insights into the current state of the social commerce market in the US. We analyze findings from our latest social commerce survey, in which we asked US consumers about the role of social media in their shopping journey, covering platforms, influencers and livestreaming. Click here to read findings from the previous social commerce survey (conducted in November 2019). Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Rite Aid Shuts Up Shop; Amazon Fresh Closes StoresThe New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to Know
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms Coresight Research October 7, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and Retailers Retail-Tech Landscape Infographic: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and Retailers Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce, by Category Shoppable Live-Video Tech Providers Livestream Shopping Tools Livestream Shopping Marketplaces Niche Live Shopping Communities In-Store Virtual Service Providers Customized In-Stream Technology Providers 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: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicAnalyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRF
Event PresentationUnwrapping the American Corporate Gifting Opportunity—Presentation Coresight Research October 7, 2021 Reasons to ReadAlex Morgan, Vice President of Partnerships at GiftNow, joins Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder at Coresight Research, to answer crucial questions for brands and retailers. 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:Adapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games
Deep DiveSolving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost Revenue Coresight Research October 6, 2021 Reasons to ReadPayment authorization failures are something that merchants can no longer neglect, with the Covid-19 pandemic having accelerated US consumers’ shift to e-commerce and use of credit card payments for online purchases. We analyze the findings of a June 2021 Coresight Research survey of North American retailers with significant US sales volumes to provide insights into the following: The lost revenue opportunity and negative impacts of authorization failures How merchants perceive payment authorization failures What merchants are doing to solve for authorization failures How merchants can optimize and improve the process moving forward—and so recoup lost revenue This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified. 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) Why It Matters Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: In Detail The Payment Authorization Process and Reasons for Failures The Current State of Payment Authorization Failures: Four Key Insights The Path Forward: How Merchants Can Better Handle Payment Authorization Failures What We Think 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:Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter Stores
Insight Report2Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year and on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research October 6, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q21 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period, across the following sectors: Apparel specialty retail—including American Eagle Outfitters, Gap and Urban Outfitters Beauty retail—including Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty Department stores—including Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom Discount stores—including Big Lots and Dollar Tree Drugstores—including CVS Health and Walgreen Boots Alliance Electronics retailers—including Best Buy Home and home-improvement retail—including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Williams-Sonoma Luxury retail—including Capri Holdings and Tapestry Mass Merchandisers—including Target and Walmart Off-price retailers—including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies Warehouse clubs—including BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Click here to read the previous report in the series, which looks at 1Q21. 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:Economic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online 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 Extra6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey Insights
