Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Continues To Decelerate Coresight Research June 21, 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. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended May 16, 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:RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping JourneyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Sales Growth Slows Slightly but Remains Very Strong Coresight Research June 21, 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. 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. Coresight Research’s measure of core retail sales is the unadjusted year-over-year change, excluding gasoline and automobiles. As reported by the US Census Bureau on June 15, 2021, May 2021 saw strong year-over-year growth—although down from April’s huge increase, which was largely due to weak comparatives in 2020. Compared to 2019 values, May sales were still very strong but represented the second straight month of declining growth. 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? InfographicUnlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeLower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Going to Best Buy To Purchase Your Fourth-of-July Grill Coresight Research June 20, 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 retailers’ expansion into non-traditional product and service categories. 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:US Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2021: Preview—Five Key Insights Coresight Research June 18, 2021 Reasons to ReadAmazon will host its annual Prime Day event for Western markets on June 21–22, 2021. We present five key insights in advance of the event, covering the following: Our expectations for popular product categories on Prime Day, based on data from a recent proprietary survey of US consumers Advantages of the June timing for Amazon Prime membership rates Support for third-party businesses during Prime Day The competition that Prime Day may face from other retailers’ sales events Read our US Consumer Tracker report for more on US consumers’ Amazon Prime Day shopping plans. Click here to read further Coresight Research coverage of Amazon Prime Day, including from past years. Click here to read all of Coresight Research’s coverage of US holiday retail. Coresight Research’s Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US operations. 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: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in Efficiency2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% Year over Year Coresight Research June 18, 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 Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week—including from Casey’s, GameStop and Vince Holding. 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:Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence PlatformNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes Stores
Insight ReportMay 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research June 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in May 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:Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Insight ReportMay 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over Year Coresight Research June 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn May, China’s total retail sales grew 11% year over year, against weak 2020 comparatives. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector We also present data for two-year retail growth compared to May 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. 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 3: Retailer FocusWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearRetail-Tech Landscape: Unified CommerceGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified Organizations
Deep DiveFive Key Insights into the Custom Apparel Market Coresight Research June 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe 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. In this report, we discuss five key insights into the global custom apparel market, covering clothing and footwear in customizable colors, sizes, and styles. Click here to read out Market Outlook on apparel and footwear in the US, the UK and China in 2021 and beyond. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Five Key Insights into the Custom Apparel Market: A Deep Dive 1 Market Positioning 2 Key Customization Categories 3 Customization Experiences 4 Technology Enhancements 5 Price-Related Headwind What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brands 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:Analyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch
Event CoverageCoresight Research x HIVERY: The Age of Precision Category Management—Technology-Driven Assortment Optimization Coresight Research June 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn May 12, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted an online event in conjunction with HIVERY, provider of an artificial intelligence (AI) and data science (DS)-powered solution that harnesses store-level data for category management optimization, enabling precision in category management and localized assortment. In this free report, we present three key insights from the event, which explored the age of precision category management. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Click here to watch the on-demand webinar of this event, and view Coresight Research’s presentation here. Click here to read our in-depth research on the age of precision category management. 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?Holiday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav Pitaliya
Insight ReportMay 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 20% over Two Years Coresight Research June 16, 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 May 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:Analyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerThe Next Frontier of CommerceAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UK
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live Shopping Coresight Research June 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we present recent market developments and discuss four trends in the livestreaming space, including in-stream purchasing, sector expansion and live events by cultural institutions. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally, with highlights from Lidl, LG Electronics, Longaberger and more, as well as developments on social platforms Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. 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. Click here to read the previous report in the series, which covers personalization and community building. 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 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 Stores
Deep DiveThe Future Model of US Department Stores Coresight Research June 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. In this report, we discuss the backdrop of the digital era as a key influencer in the transformation of department stores and explore five key trends that are integral to the future of the sector: Experimental formats Specialized stores Endless aisle inventory New partnership models Stores as fulfillment hubs For more on US department stores, read our Market Outlook and our Head-to-Head: Kohls’ vs Macy’s reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Future of the Department Store in the US Experimental Formats Specialized Stores: Assortment, Categories and Value Endless Aisle Inventory: Online Expansion New Partnership Models: Less Inventory Held Through New Models Stores as Fulfillment Hubs To Increase Efficiency and Reduce Shipping Costs 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:Downward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Consumers’ Spending Plans for Independence Day Coresight Research June 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. 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. Our latest weekly consumer survey, conducted on June 7, 2021, found that more than half of consumers plan to spend for Independence Day on July 4—most commonly on dining and drinking out as well as on retail purchases. Click the image below to access our findings from the latest weekly survey. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearSeasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store RobotsSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021 Coresight Research June 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 7 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’ plans for Independence Day this year—including how they expect to spend and celebrate 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:Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaFinancial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
Insight ReportCoresight Research x CEW: Innovations in Beauty Retail—How Brands and Retailers Are Reimagining the Store Post Crisis Coresight Research June 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadWith the recent surge in e-commerce and a consumer reluctance to visit physical stores due to pandemic-related safety concerns, brands and retailers need to rethink how they can entice consumers back to brick-and-mortar locations in a post-crisis world. To do this, we are seeing the global beauty industry launch innovative store formats and turn to technology to offer convenience, increase sales and drive consumer excitement. This free report is brought to you in partnership with CEW—conversation leaders in the beauty industry and community. Our joint insights highlight select examples of innovations in beauty store formats globally—including from L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, Shiseido, Tom Ford and more. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Click here to read the previous Coresight Research x CEW report, which explores how beauty brands are embracing technologies such as AI, AR and VR to engage with consumers online and offer them a more personalized beauty shopping experience. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters How Beauty Brands and Retailers Reimagine Their Stores Digitally Infused Stores—Leveraging Technology To Enhance the Shopping Experience Immersive Stores—Engaging and Building a Connection with Consumers What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers 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 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie Poon
