Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great Outdoors Coresight Research September 19, 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 how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities. 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:Responses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain AdjustmentsHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All Stores
Insight ReportAugust 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research September 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year and two-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector, including two-year growth Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% Year over Year Coresight Research September 17, 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Casey’s General Stores, GameStop and Urban Outfitters. 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:Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer Spending
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: How Much Did Labor Day Affect US Consumers’ Behaviors? Coresight Research September 16, 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 US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. Our latest weekly consumer survey was conducted on September 6, 2021. Historically, our survey data has shown meeting friends and family to be the most popular activity among US consumers. However, it had seen a downward trend in recent weeks in the face of Covid-19’s spreading Delta variant. This week, the Labor Day weekend halted this trend, with more than half of all respondents reporting that they met friends/family in the past two weeks. Click the image below to access our survey findings in detail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?May 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesEarnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated Routes
Event CoveragePreview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition Coresight Research September 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of Groceryshop. Read more about consumer packaged goods and grocery retailers under our sector coverage. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Sales-Tax Cuts To Drive Strong Consumer DemandIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store Expansion
Deep DiveCustomer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply Chains Coresight Research September 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of Coresight Research’s series of roundtable discussions and research reports, entitled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, in which we present key insights into strategic areas in which brands and retailers can take action to build a resilient and profitable supply chain. We discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. Read our previous reports in the series, on the four pillars to building a resilient supply chain and intelligent demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: Coresight Research Analysis The Current Environment Necessitates Improved Collaboration Collaboration Between All Supply Chain Parties: Modern Supply Chains Are Interconnected Collaboration Between Retailers and Suppliers: Key Advantages Collaboration Between Retailers, Manufacturers and Consumers: Data-Driven Forecasting and Product Development 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 US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and MoreWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the US
Insight ReportCompetitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021 Coresight Research September 15, 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 launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from PacSun, Gerry Weber, Vogue Scandinavia and Conforama. 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 emerging trend of brands’ diversifying their product catalogs and new ways of forging connections with communities. 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:Head-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail Focus
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail—H&M vs. Inditex (Zara) Coresight Research September 15, 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. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceConsumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveThe State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings Coresight Research September 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadHaving the right quantities of the right products in the right place at the right time is critical for retailers to meet consumer demand and optimize margins. We explore the state of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in retail in 2021 across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. Our insights cover best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. We leverage findings from a June 2021 Coresight Research survey of 170 retail decision-makers in North America. This report is sponsored by retail-focused AI software company Impact Analytics. 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 State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings 1 Allocation Planning: Issues Such as Infrequent Stock Replenishment Impact the Bottom and Top Line 2 Assortment Planning: Enterprise-Grade Applications Yield Significant Cost Savings 3 Promotion Management: Most Retailers Use Static Promotion Strategies 4 Forecasting: Traditional Approaches Are Still the Norm; Most Organizations Update Forecasts Infrequently or Irregularly Key Challenges Retailers Face in Adopting AI Industry Best Practices The State of AI Adoption: The Path Forward Methodology Click here to view the Event Presentation. 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 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More
Event PresentationSupply Chain Leaders Circle: Five Strategies for Building a Resilient and Profitable Supply Chain Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. 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:Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportAugust 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in August 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:US Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Bullish Brick-and-Mortar Expansion in US Off-Price Retail Coresight Research September 14, 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. In the US, major off-price retailers Burlington Stores, Nordstrom (through its Nordstrom Rack banner), Ross Stores (Ross Dress for Less and dd’s Discounts) and The TJX Companies (which includes US banners T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, HomeGoods and Homesense) have been aggressively growing their physical store footprints and show no signs of slowing. In fiscal 2021, the four major retailers plan to open a combined total of 203 stores in the off-price sector. Each retailer has expanded its store portfolios consistently in recent years, at a combined CAGR of 5.0% since fiscal 2010. This is notable given physical store closures over the past 10 years in other retail sectors such as department stores and specialty stores. Click the image below to read Coresight Research analysis of physical and digital strategies in US off-price retail. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-Lived Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s September 6 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 charts the impacts of the Labor Day holiday weekend on consumer behavior, covering the following: What consumers are doing and where they are going Consumers’ 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 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Slows After Period of Acceleration Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended August 8, 2021, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales, as well as growth from two years prior Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitAnalyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John Mercer
Insight ReportNew Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our New Retail in China series, we review the latest trends in New Retail, with a focus on major digital platforms and multichannel retail companies in China. We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the Hainan province government and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail in China series, which details Alibaba’s plans for 10 new Freshippo X stores by the end of 2021, JD.com and Louis Vuitton’s new joint shopping model and the newly announced memorandum of understanding between Tencent Cloud and Japanese cosmetics company Premier Anti-Aging. 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 SuccessUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights
