Insight ReportMay 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Spending Spree Set To Continue, Inflation Fears Mount Coresight Research June 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of May 2021. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Savings rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveIPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UK Coresight Research June 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadThere has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. This report includes discussion of the following: IPO trends in retail in the US and the UK in recent years, and key reasons for the strong rise in retail-focused IPOs The retail areas witnessing the highest number of IPOs and our insights on future prospects The aftermarket performance of recently completed retail-focused IPOs Opportunities and challenges for private retailers seeking to enter the public market via IPOs Noteworthy retail-focused IPO developments in the pipeline for 2021—and our insights into why the future of IPOs in retail is booming for 2021 and beyond Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters The US The UK IPOs in Retail: Deep Dive Key Retail Sectors for IPOs Aftermarket Performance of Recently Completed Retail-Focused IPOs Upcoming Noteworthy Retail and Consumer Goods IPOs Key Considerations for Private Retailers Entering the Public Market Via IPOs Five Key Insights into the Future Prospects of Retail-Focused IPOs What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brand Owners 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 Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Bob’s Discount Furniture Announces Store-Expansion PlanWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over Year
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q21, Week 5: Stitch Fix and RH Maintain Strong Growth Momentum Coresight Research June 14, 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 first-quarter 2021 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the first 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 June 13, 2021—namely, RH and Stitch Fix. Click here to read Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 4 and here to read our wrap-up report for 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: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav Pitaliya2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer SpendingResearch Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain Technology
Event Coverage10 Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market: Coresight Research Presents at Bucharest Tech Week Coresight Research June 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn May 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the Bucharest Tech Week event. In this report, we offer key insights from the presentation, in which Weinswig discussed China’s e-commerce growth and Coresight Research’s 10 key trends in the market for 2021—including livestreaming, shopping festivals, community group buying and more. Click here for further insights into our 10 key trends for Chinese e-commerce in 2021. Click here to read our 2021 Retail and Technology Outlook, in which Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021 across 10 channels, sectors or markets. 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:Innovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsAnalyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand KumarWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Amazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales Season
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Retail Bankruptcies—The Impact of the Pandemic Coresight Research June 14, 2021 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. The US retail industry is in an era of unprecedented disruption and transformation. Following a large number of bankruptcy filings by traditional retailers in 2018 and 2019, retail failures have continued apace in 2020 and year-to-date 2021. It is therefore increasingly important for retailers to understand updates to the US Bankruptcy Code—including the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) and the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA). Click the image below to read our report on updated US bankruptcy laws and their impact on retail bankruptcy outcomes. We also provide a review of 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail bankruptcies. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amid a Recovery in Demand, How Can Malls Become Platforms for Retailers? Coresight Research June 13, 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 opportunities for malls to become platforms for their retail tenants amid a recovery in demand at US shopping centers. 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:Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTechAnalyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 23: US Store Openings Up 38% Year over Year Coresight Research June 11, 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 99 Ranch, Hibbett Sports, Hudson and QuickChek in the US and for Gap, IKEA, MaxiSaver and The Range in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week—including from At Home, Five Below and Lululemon. 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:Consumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar
Insight ReportFive Months to Singles’ Day: Understanding the Popular Marketing Tools in China—Livestreaming and Content Marketing Coresight Research June 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadWith five months to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss the popular Chinese social media apps that can enable brands and retailers to increase brand awareness and ultimately drive sales during the festival. We break down our discussion of marketing platforms into two categories: Livestreaming—Taobao Live, Douyin and Kuaishou Content marketing—Taobao Guangguang, Little Red Book and Weibo Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2021 as we count down to the event, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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:Chinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Apparel Spending Update—Spike in Growth Coresight Research June 10, 2021 The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Data are sourced from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). 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. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%
Event CoverageCoresight Research x Prevedere: The Power of Intelligent Forecasting for US CPG Companies in an Increasingly Volatile World Coresight Research June 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn May 18, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted an online event in conjunction with Prevedere, a predictive analytics company that provides real-time insights to companies. Weinswig and Rich Wagner, CEO and Founder of Prevedere, explored the consumer packaged goods (CPG) landscape in the US, including the use of technology-enabled demand forecasting and personalization. We present key insights from the event. Click here to watch the on-demand webinar of this event. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. For more about this topic, read our separate deep dive, 10 Trends in US CPG. This report is sponsored by Prevedere and is available for free. It covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more. 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:April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales Outlook
Deep DiveHow Updated Laws Are Impacting the Outcomes of US Retail Bankruptcies Today Coresight Research June 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe US retail industry is in an era of unprecedented disruption and transformation. Following a large number of bankruptcy filings by traditional retailers in 2018 and 2019, retail failures have continued apace in 2020 and year-to-date 2021. It is therefore increasingly important for retailers to understand updates to the US Bankruptcy Code—including the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) and the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA). In this report, we discuss updated US bankruptcy laws and analyze their impact on retail bankruptcy outcomes in detail. We also provide a review of 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail bankruptcies. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters How Changes in US Bankruptcy Laws Impact Retailers: A Deep Dive Changes to BAPCPA Legislation Analysis of Bankruptcy Outcomes Proposed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reforms Recent Amendments in the US Bankruptcy Code Supports Smaller Retailers How Bankrupt Retailers Can Improve Their Prospects for a Successful Turnaround A Review of 2020 and Year-to-Date 2021 Major Retail Bankruptcies What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brand Owners Implications for Real Estate Firms 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: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday SeasonInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster Procurement
Insight ReportIndia Retail Insights: Retail Pharmacy Opportunities Amid Consumer Focus on Wellness Coresight Research June 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report in our India Retail Insights series, we examine how the consumer shift toward wellness is influencing the organized retail pharmacy market in India. We also look at foreign direct investment policies in the market and examine opportunities for investment, as well as growth alternatives for domestic and international companies. Click here to read the previous report in our India Retail Insights series, which examines the implications of Tata Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in online grocery retailer BigBasket. 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. 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 Next Frontier of CommerceMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field
Deep Dive10 Trends in US CPG Coresight Research June 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadUS CPG companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, amid pandemic-led disruption. We analyze 10 key trends impacting the US CPG industry that are being driven by such technologies—covering sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more This free report is sponsored by Prevedere, a company that provides data and technology for Intelligent Forecasting and predictive analytics solutions. It forms part of our Innovator Intelligence series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandUS Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportRetailTech: Electronic Shelf Labels—The Shelf Is Where the Retail Action Is At Coresight Research June 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of our RetailTech series, we discuss electronic shelf labels (ESLs), hardware that sits on the store shelf and provides automatic price updates. Their on-shelf location within the store is key, since ESLs are uniquely able to interact with both consumers and inventory. In this report, we discuss the functions and components of ESLs and the benefits that they offer to retailers and consumers. We outline recent developments in the global market and leading vendors of the technology. Click here to read more Coresight Research reports on technology in retail. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Electronic Shelf Labels: In Detail Function and Components of ESLs Benefits of ESLs The ESL Market What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers 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 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer ExperiencesShaping What’s Next in Retail—Physical Retail, AI, Retail Media: Insights from NextGen 2025, a Coresight Research Conference
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Department Stores Coresight Research June 9, 2021 In our Market Outlook report, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector in 2021 and beyond. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More