Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q21, Week 1: Prime Day Supports Amazon Growth, L’Oréal Sees Robust Recovery Coresight Research August 3, 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 1, 2021—namely, Amazon, L’Oréal and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. 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:2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveInclusive Corporate Strategies in US Retail Coresight Research August 2, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has identified inclusivity in retail as one of the key trends to watch in 2021. Companies are focusing on their corporate strategies to improve diversity through internal teams, products and the supply chain. We explore inclusivity in corporate structures and policies, with examples of recent initiatives by brands and retailers operating in the US. For more on this topic, read Coresight Research’s Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail, in which we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US Retail: A Deep Dive Driving Forces Behind Inclusivity in Corporate Structures and Policies Brands and Retailers’ Inclusive Corporate Strategies The Importance and Benefits of a Culture of Inclusivity What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third Channel Coresight Research August 2, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile VISX by Omnyway, a live shopping solution provider. Coresight Research collaborated with VISX by Omnyway to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. Click here to read all reports in our Innovator Profile series. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters VISX by Omyway: In Detail What Problem Is the Company Solving? Competitive Advantage Strategy for the Post-Pandemic Market Upcoming Developments 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 New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate Enablement
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Shein—A Chinese Brand That Is Conquering the US Fast-Fashion Market Coresight Research August 2, 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. China-based online clothing brand Shein has taken the US fast-fashion market by storm. We explore how Shein has found success, reviewing its business model and marketing strategies. Click the image below to learn more about Shein. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USKroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close Stores
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The Magic of Brands that Generate a Cult Following Coresight Research August 1, 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 the magic formula behind footwear brand Crocs’ cult following. 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:Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John Harmon
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 30: US Store Closures Down 28% Year over Year Coresight Research July 30, 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard, Ocean State Job Lot and Staples in the US and Burberry, JFT Warehouse and The Range in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Crocs and Skechers. 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:CES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime Day
Deep DiveUS Travel Recovery Ebook Coresight Research July 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Using proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research’s US Travel Recovery ebook explores the implications for retail of consumers’ return to travel through summer 2021 and the remainder of the year. We present insights on the following five aspects of the US travel recovery and their implications for retail: 1. The dichotomous recovery patterns of leisure travel versus business trips 2. Dissipating regional travel differences 3. A domestic-focused travel surge 4. The slow rebound of inbound international travel 5. Benefits of a travel renaissance for low-income industry workers Our separate reports on these topics can be accessed by clicking the links above. 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 ValuesAnalyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet NaikCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp Slowdown
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: In-Store Nonfood Shopping Moderates Coresight Research July 29, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 19 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Our US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Consumers’ avoidance of public places, which is once again on the rise Which retailers consumers are buying from and what they are buying, online and in-store What consumers are doing and where they are going Complementing our weekly survey reports, our US Consumer Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current trends 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:Financial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021 Coresight Research July 29, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to e-commerce, and consumers have changed how they discover, browse and buy products—and this is likely to have lasting impacts on expectations of the shopping experience moving into holiday 2021. Brands and retailers should plan early to capture shoppers and maximize holiday sales. By embracing tech-powered initiatives and solutions, brands and retailers can offer a convenient, frictionless and omnichannel experience for consumers. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021. 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: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021 Five Key Trends in Retail Technology for Holiday 2021 Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021, by Category Product Assortment and Merchandising E-Commerce Fulfillment Digital Commerce Management Product Discovery & Personalization Returns and Cost Reduction 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 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: How Are US Consumers Shopping for Groceries? Coresight Research July 29, 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. The CPG and grocery sector showed exceptional strength and has remained one of the strongest performing retail segments throughout the pandemic. From late March 2020, when pandemic restrictions were first implemented, consumers began making fewer trips to grocery stores and buying more on each visit. The trend of larger basket sizes coupled with fewer transactions continued throughout the pandemic as consumers limited their number of store visits due to health concerns. However, as vaccination rates rise and the economy recovers, consumers are now shopping more frequently, but purchasing less per visit—signifying a gradual return to normalcy to which the CPG retail space may need to adapt once again. Click the image below to learn more about three key ongoing trends in the US CPG market, as well as regional CPG sales growth. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail FocusConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2021: Consumers’ Return to Normalcy Continues Coresight Research July 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series supplements the weekly US Consumer Tracker reports with additional insight, including long-term trends in consumer behavior, concerns and expectations, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. We focus on the implications for US retail and provide a detailed analysis of where current trends will lead in the coming months. This report covers the following key topics: The return of older consumers to food services The popularity of shopping centers and the discretionary purchase behaviors of mall shoppers The return to travel Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand Kumar
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Year-over-Year Growth Slowdown in UK Retail Sales Ahead of End to Restrictions Coresight Research July 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. 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. In June, total UK retail sales growth decelerated for the second consecutive month, growing 9% compared to a 22% increase in May—partly due to much stronger year-over-year comparatives. However, on a two-year basis (versus pre-pandemic 2019), growth was almost flat from last month. Click the image below to read more. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:May 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—Infographic
Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021 Coresight Research July 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our new 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 examine issues that have impacted the supply chain so far in 2021, including: A global shortage of semiconductor chips Port blockages and shutdowns in major manufacturing markets and their impact on prices The short supply of paperboard and packaging materials 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:Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Taking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Deep DiveThe Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Budding Hub for New Retail-Tech Businesses Coresight Research July 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the startup ecosystem of Nigeria, home to the largest population and the largest economy of any country in Africa—and a thriving startup hub. The report focuses on four key retail startups that have now become major players in the country and two major retail-tech payment startups. We also present three Nigerian accelerators and an overview of the retail and startup landscape across Africa as a whole. Click here to read for more Coresight Research coverage of retail technology. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Deep Dive 1.Retail-Technology Startups 2.Online Payment Startups 3. Startup Accelerators and Incubators What We Think Appendix: Overview of the African Startup Landscape 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 InsightsEssential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceInnovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food InnovationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 Stores
Insight ReportJune 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research July 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in June 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, 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:Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicInnovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintInnovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food Innovation
