Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Strategies in Apparel Coresight Research September 29, 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. Coresight Research has identified direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales in retail as one of the key trends to watch in 2021. Our report presents five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector. Click the image to read more about the topic. 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 2025CES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportChina National Day Golden Week 2021 Preview: Supply Chain Pressures and the Domestic Travel Opportunity Coresight Research September 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadChina’s National Day holiday (Golden Week) will be held on October 1–7, 2021. We present our expectations for the holiday, covering supply chain pressures and the domestic travel opportunity amid Covid-19 concerns. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the supply chain. Click here to access other holiday-related content. 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—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresAnalyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion Plan
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: DNVB Growth in the US Apparel and Footwear Market Coresight Research September 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. Many US apparel and footwear DNVBs (digitally native vertical brands) have seen success in recent years—with the boom in online retail expanding the opportunities to build strong customer relationships through a direct-to-consumer model. With the sustained shift to e-commerce following the pandemic and strong recovery in the US apparel and footwear market in 2021, Coresight Research expects sales by DVNBs in the US apparel and footwear market to increase by 20.0% in 2021, to $8.4 billion, outpacing our estimate of 1.6% sales growth in the overall US e-commerce apparel and footwear market. This would increase the share that DNVBs hold in the overall apparel and footwear e-commerce market to 6.2%. Click the image below to more about DNVB growth and key trends in the US apparel and footwear market—including strategies that brands are leveraging to better serve this market and capitalize on its opportunities. 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 InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified CommerceChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for Halloween Coresight Research September 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Coresight Research’s September 20, 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:Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified Organizations
Event PresentationThe Future of Retail: Helzberg Diamonds Coresight Research September 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the 12 New Retail Trends Revolutionizing the Industry and the 10 Trends To Watch in 2022. 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 49, 2025—Data GraphicAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and Value
Deep Dive10 Trends in India Retail Coresight Research September 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadFollowing pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts. Our trend coverage ranges from pandemic-driven changes, such as Indian consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness and the shifting balance between online and in-store retail, to nascent trends, such as the growing popularity of DTC models. 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:Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of Openings
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Shoppers’ Online Fulfillment Preferences for Holiday 2021 Coresight Research September 27, 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. Retailers’ last mile challenges are set to get worse before they get better. Existing supply chain disruption, ever-present since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be compounded by outsized demand over the holiday season—with many consumers shifting their spending online. Coresight Research’s survey on September 6, 2021, found that shoppers have a strong preference for delivery over BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) and curbside pickup. However, we predict these channels will in fact see heavy use during the holiday season as customers—especially last-minute shoppers—seek to avoid delays and surcharges. Click the image below to read our analysis of four key trends in US last-mile delivery. Click here to explore our wider coverage of US holiday retail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media
Insight ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Apparel and Footwear Market: Key Growth Trends Coresight Research September 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadMany digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in the US apparel and footwear have seen success in recent years, with the boom in online retail expanding the opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales. We provide an overview of US apparel and footwear DNVBs—including e-commerce sales and the competitive landscape—and identify key trends that are supporting growth. Read our report on digitally native vertical brands in India’s beauty segment, here. Click here to read about digitally native vertical brands in the US furniture and home-furnishings market. 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 15: US CPG LatestInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Conversations on Sustainability and Grocery at Groceryshop Coresight Research September 26, 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 insights into sustainability and grocery from the Groceryshop 2021 conference. 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday WeekendThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsAnalyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK
Insight Report10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused Event Coresight Research September 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021. This year, Coresight Research has partnered with livestream shopping platforms Smartzer and CommentSold and live one-to-one selling platform Ghost Retail to bring a livestreaming focus to the 10.10 Shopping Festival. We explore 10 important things to know about the festival in this free report. Click here to access Coresight Research’s coverage of the 10.10 Shopping Festival as our reports are published in the lead-up to the event, and to view our coverage of the shopping holiday last year. 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:Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025US Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 38% Year over Year Coresight Research September 24, 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 Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Parachute in the US and Craghoppers and NIKE in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Sears. 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:China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural Headwinds
Event CoverageGroceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next Year Coresight Research September 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended and participated in the Groceryshop 2021 conference, which was held from September 19 to 22. In this report, we share our insights from the fourth and final day of the conference, covering the event’s retail and technology sessions. We present highlights of the main themes that have emerged through the conference—namely, convenience, retail media networks, everywhere retail, speed (and profitability), purpose, experiences, transparency and CPG-retailer relationships. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of Groceryshop. Read more about consumer packaged goods and grocery retailers under our sector coverage. 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 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedNextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store Plans
Deep DiveFive Key DTC Strategies in Apparel Coresight Research September 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe rise of the direct-to-consumer model (versus wholesale)—known as DTC—is a key trend in digital retail. In this report, we dive into five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector. Our DTC strategies for apparel brands cover the following areas: Operational efficiency Customer experience Collaborations Product assortment and brand focus Social media and digital communities Read our E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear report for more detail on omnichannel capabilities among apparel brands and retailers. Click here to learn more about the key trends we are watching in 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:Rolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead Declines
Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component Shortages Coresight Research September 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn Coresight Research’s Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, we look at three key issues currently impacting the retail supply chain: Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, Covid-19 related lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages. Click here to read the previous report in the series, which discusses Chinese port shutdowns and the impacts of surging prices ahead of the holiday season. Click here to read more Coresight Research 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Sales-Tax Cuts To Drive Strong Consumer DemandAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover
Insight ReportAugust 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research September 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in August 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US but deceleration in the UK and China. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey Insights
