Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: 6.18 Shopping Festival 2021 Provides a Further Boost to Retail in China Coresight Research June 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. In China, shopping festivals present massive opportunities for brands and retailers to increase brand awareness and drive sales. For brands that have a presence in China, the 6.18 Shopping Festival is also a testing ground for Singles’ Day and long-term strategies in the China market. Click the image below to read more about sales performances across different e-commerce platforms during 6.18 this year, as well as three key trends that we saw during the event. 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 1,500March 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Pandemic-Driven Baby Bust To Have Lasting Impact on Retail Categories Coresight Research June 27, 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 impact on retail of a pandemic-driven decline in US birth rates. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food StoresCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailHigher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 25: US Store Closures Down Year over Year for the First Time in 2021 Coresight Research June 25, 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 Harbor Freight Tools, Rothy’s and Wawa in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate Spade and Suit Direct in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from LL Flooring. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2021 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsSingles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center Stage
Insight Report6.18 Shopping Festival 2021 Provides a Further Boost to Retail in China Coresight Research June 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe 6.18 Shopping Festival further stimulated post-pandemic consumption in China. We outline sales performances across different e-commerce platforms—namely, Alibaba’s Tmall, JD.com and Pinduoduo—as well as simultaneous events held by short-video platforms Douyin and Kuaishou. We discuss three key trends that we saw during this year’s 6.18 event, covering the following topics: Interest in new products by Chinese consumers Upgraded logistics networks E-commerce platforms’ strategies to improve the shopping experience 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:Music Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection Moderates
Insight Report1Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers Post Higher Inventory Turnover Rates on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research June 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q21 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period, across the following sectors: Apparel specialty retail—including American Eagle Outfitters, Gap and Urban Outfitters Beauty retail—including Ulta Beauty Department stores—including Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom Discount stores—including Big Lots and Dollar Tree Drugstores—including CVS Health and Walgreen Boots Alliance Electronics retailers—including Best Buy Home and home-improvement retail—including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Williams-Sonoma Luxury retail—including Capri Holdings and Tapestry Mass Merchandisers—including Target and Walmart Off-price retailers—including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies Warehouse clubs—including BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco Click here to read the previous report in the series, which looks at 4Q20. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearReinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth
Deep DiveThe New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains: Introduction—Four Pillars for Building a Resilient and Profitable Supply Chain Coresight Research June 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn Coresight Research’s new series of roundtable discussions and research reports, entitled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we will present key insights into strategic areas in which brands and retailers can take action to build a resilient and profitable supply chain. In this report, we introduce the series by outlining each of the four pillars, as well as the foundation of sustainability and the bottom line. We also outline the importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning as enabling technologies. Read more Coresight Research coverage of the supply chain and sustainability in retail. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Four Pillars of a Resilient and Profitable Supply Chain: A Deep Dive Enabling Technologies: AI and ML 1 Intelligent Demand Forecasting 2 Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration (the Three Cs) 3 Control Tower of the Future 4 The Last Mile 5 Foundation: Sustainability and the Bottom Line What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Real Estate Firms Implications for Technology Vendors 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: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost Fades
Event PresentationThe Future of Retail: 30 Trends in 30 Minutes Coresight Research June 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses 10 New Retail Trends Revolutionizing the Industry and the 10 Trends To Watch This Holiday. 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:Holiday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan
Insight ReportSmall Businesses in US Retail: Five Things To Know About Their Pandemic-Led Collapse and Renaissance Coresight Research June 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadSmall businesses were hit especially hard at the outset of the pandemic-induced economic crash but have since recovered well. We discuss the state of small businesses in the US today, with a focus on retail. We draw comparisons to the recovery of small businesses following the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) to frame the current rebound. We present five things to know across the following topics: Business closures at the outset of the Covid-19 crisis Patterns of closures amid the GFC and Covid-19 New openings of small businesses Pandemic recovery so far and the challenges ahead Small businesses that are best positioned to thrive moving forward 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: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—June 2021 Update Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services June 23, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape lists selected Israeli retail technology companies, curated by Coresight Research and the Retail Innovation Club. This report is an update to the April 2020 Israel Retail-Tech Innovator Landscape. Read more about the companies in Israel’s innovative retail-tech ecosystem in our separate report. The landscape covers the following categories across the retail value chain: Logistics In-store technology Online shopping Business intelligence—Analytics Click here to view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry. 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:Tariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 20253Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: UK Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research June 23, 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 May, total UK retail sales growth slowed to 22% year over year, from a high of 36% in April. The dip in year-over-year growth was expected this month: April sales growth was much stronger due to weak comparatives. The largest driver of the slowdown in retail sales in May 2021 came from food retailers as the easing of hospitality restrictions and a return to eating and drinking out impacted sales. Weak 2020 comparatives inflating April 2021’s year-over-year growth represent a significant factor in May’s growth slowdown. Click the image below to read more. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All StoresHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportMay 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research June 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in May 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:Analyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AI
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans and a Widespread Return to Public Places Signal a Strong Summer Ahead Coresight Research June 22, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 14 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: What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What consumers are buying and which retailers they are buying from 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 on 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:Earnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 Stores
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Key Insights into the Custom Apparel Market Coresight Research June 22, 2021 We see apparel customization as a key way for brands and retailers to differentiate themselves as the apparel industry bounces back from the slump in demand in 2020. Read our full report for five key insights into the global custom apparel market. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain Innovation
Deep DiveThink Tank: Livestreaming E-Commerce—Opportunity in the US Coresight Research June 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadAccelerated digital adoption has opened the door for livestreaming e-commerce to gain traction in the US. The social, interactive channel presents opportunity for brands and retailers to engage with shoppers, adapt to changing consumer preferences and increase sales. Livestreaming will likely become a major marketing strategy for retailers in the US as they look to further build on their digital presence and offer omnichannel experiences. We explore the US market, covering the following topics: What is livestreaming e-commerce? Development of the channel—from its origins in China to the growth opportunity in the US The US livestreaming e-commerce ecosystem—including platforms, infrastructure and integration Recent capital investment in the US livestreaming sector Four key market drivers Market outlook This report is part of the Coresight Research Think Tank series, which delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond, as outlined in our Retail 2021: Global Trends report. Other reports in the Think Tank series include Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market, SPACs in Retail, Community Group Buying in China and The US Adaptive Apparel Market. For more on livestreaming e-commerce, read our separate Playbook, which presents five best practices for US brands and retailers to develop winning strategies in this space. 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 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresResearch Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportMay 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research June 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn May 2021, UK retail sales growth slowed, but still remained strong, and are on an upward trajectory on a two-year basis. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Two-year growth rates, in total and by sector Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline 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. 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 21: US Retail and Consumer DevelopmentsPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental Strategies
