Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2021: Major US Retailers To Close 56 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021 Coresight Research September 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur monthly US Store Tracker Extra report supplements the Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports with additional insight, including retailer-level data on square footage and closures and openings as a percentage of total store base. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings at the end of each month in 2021 versus the comparable period in 2020. Year-to-date data in this report are as of August 27, 2021 (corresponding to week 34 in our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker) versus the comparable period in 2020 (the 35 weeks ended August 28, 2020). Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. 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 Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q21, Week 5: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Ulta Beauty Raises Guidance Coresight Research August 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the second quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 29, 2021, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear (Guess?), apparel specialty (Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters), beauty (Coty and Ulta Beauty), department stores (Nordstrom), discount stores (Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet), e-commerce (JD.com), electronics (Best Buy), home and home-improvement (Williams-Sonoma) and off-price (Burlington Stores). Click here to read Week 4 of the Earnings Insights 2Q21 series. Click here to read 1Q21 Earnings Season Wrap-Up 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 Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retail Coresight Research August 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadBrick-and-mortar retailers in India need to adapt to changes in consumer confidence and preferences amid pandemic recovery and beyond. As part of our India Retail Insights series, we discuss the future of brick-and-mortar retail in India, covering pandemic-led changes in consumer confidence and behavior, actions that retailers can take to attract customers back to stores, government policies to support brick-and-mortar retailers and opportunities for international retail players. Click here to read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which explores the surge in DNVBs (digitally native vertical brands) in India’s beauty segment. Click here to read our outlook of India’s $800 billion retail sector. For a 2021 timeline of key festivals and holidays for promotional campaigns in India, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retail in India: In Detail Consumer Confidence in In-Store Shopping What Should Physical Retailers Do To Bring Customers Back to Stores? What Is the Government Doing To Support Physical Retailers? What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report Declines
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Retail Visits Increase Even as Shopper Caution Heightens Coresight Research August 31, 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. The Coresight Research US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaRetail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in England
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Mall Visits Increase Despite Heightened Shopper Caution Coresight Research August 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 23 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: What consumers are doing and where they are going Consumers’ avoidance of public places Which retailers consumers are buying from and what they 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase InsightsFinancial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Back to School 2021—Popular Product Categories This Season Coresight Research August 30, 2021 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. As part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss the product categories that are likely to see strong sales and the drivers behind category shifts. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Groceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified VisionUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open Stores
Insight ReportUS Apparel Subscription E-Commerce: Market Growth, Key Models and Profit-Boosting Strategies for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research August 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe US apparel subscription e-commerce market is set to see strong sales growth in 2021, following on from high online shopping demand amid the pandemic in 2020. In this report, we discuss: Our US apparel subscription e-commerce market outlook The competitive landscape, including revenue among key players such as Stitch Fix and The RealReal Three apparel subscription models that we identify as representing the majority of apparel subscription businesses today Key trends—comprising expanding direct buy and resale offerings Three strategies for apparel e-commerce subscription businesses to improve profitability Click here to read our report on the overall US subscription e-commerce 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and WellnessIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar Festival
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Big Retailers Are Increasingly Sharing Their Space with Brands and Even Other Retailers Coresight Research August 29, 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 big retailers are increasingly sharing their store space with external brands and even other retailers. 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:Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Analyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikSector Focus: Off-Price Shopping—Data Graphic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 34: US Store Openings Up 48% Year over Year Coresight Research August 27, 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 Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Dunham’s Sports and Total Wine in the US and B&Q, Iceland and Planet Organic in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Best Buy, Ross Stores, Tapestry, Target and TJX Companies. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2021 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Innovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AIHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in Discount Retail—Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc. Coresight Research August 26, 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 Dollar General and Dollar Tree, Inc., the two largest dollar store companies in the US by revenue and store count. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs
Insight ReportJuly 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research August 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China but deceleration in the UK. We examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonFreeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff TurmoilThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in Sportswear: Adidas vs. NIKE Coresight Research August 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Adidas and NIKE, the two largest sportswear companies globally. We provide insights into the two companies’ revenues, as well as sales channels, key strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Click here to read the previous report in the series, Head-to-Head in Discount Retail: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Adidas vs. NIKE: A Deep Dive Company Overviews 1. Revenue E-Commerce Revenue Revenue by Category Revenue by Geography 2. Sales Channel 3. Key Strategies App Strategy Business Strategy Product Collaboration Strategy 4. Diversity and Inclusion 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:The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet Naik
Event PresentationLivestreaming E-Commerce Playbook: Trends and Best Practices Coresight Research August 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadLivestreaming is a channel that was made popular in China and has recently made waves among U.S. brands and retailers as a new avenue to build consumer engagement and drive ecommerce. Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, presents a playbook for U.S. brands and retailers on how to leverage livestreaming ecommerce effectively — covering key trends and technologies and best practices for hosting sessions in-house or working with influencers. 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:US Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Groceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified VisionUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?Financial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportUS Back to School 2021: Popular Product Categories This Season To Be Determined by Potential Return to In-Person Classes Coresight Research August 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss the product categories that are likely to see strong sales and the drivers behind category shifts. Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we analyze consumer spending expectations this season. Read our previous report in the US Back to School 2021 series for expectations and implications around the Child Tax Credit, a return to in-person classes and uncertainty around school reopenings. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Popular Product Categories This Back-to-School Season: In Detail Top BTS Categories: Stationery and Apparel Greatest Declines in BTS Categories: Electronics and Home-Office Furniture Top Brands and Retailers for BTS Shopping 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:Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store GrowthAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability
Event CoverageCoresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference and Innovator Showcase—Five Competing Startups, Five Myths Busted and Five Panel Insights Coresight Research August 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn August 18, Coresight Research hosted a digital conference that saw five innovative livestreaming-tech startups pitch their solutions. We cover five livestreaming myths that our in-house experts set straight, as well as five key insights from our panel discussion. The event is sponsored by Gerber Technology, a Lectra company, and end-to-end omnichannel gifting solution GiftNow. Click here to watch a recording of the conference. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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:Chinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted SpendingWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 Stores2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
