Insight ReportApril 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research May 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in April 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestSentiment Declines After Weeks of Gains; Plus, Beauty Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Consumers’ Spending Plans for Memorial Day Coresight Research May 26, 2021 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, undertaken on May 17, 2021, found that almost two-thirds of consumers plan to spend for Memorial Day, which falls on May 31 this year—most commonly on dining and drinking out as well as on in-store 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
Event PresentationICSC Virtual ReCon Total Store Value: Retail 2021—Global Trends Coresight Research May 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the global trends for retail in 2021 that fall under five umbrellas. 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:Financial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—Infographic
Event PresentationYear of Agility: The Post-ish Covid Consumer Ahead of the Holiday Curve Coresight Research May 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn May 25, 2021, Coresight Research and strategic consulting and media firm January Digital hosted some of retail’s most insightful leaders to explore how US consumer habits and priorities are continuing to evolve, underscoring the need for agility in retail. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented findings from a May 2021 proprietary survey of US consumers, including three areas of focus for retailers ahead of the holidays, based on consumer priorities. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to view a recording of the event. Click here to read our in-depth report on the need for agility in 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:US Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 StoresNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits
Insight ReportCoresight Research x January Digital: A Year of Agility—What Post-ish Covid-19 Consumer Behavior Looks Like Right Now Coresight Research May 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadAfter one of the most turbulent years in retail history, 2021 is poised to again be defined by rapid shifts in consumer behavior in the second half of the year. In partnership with strategic consulting and media firm January Digital, we explore how US consumer habits and priorities are continuing to evolve, underscoring the need for agility in retail. We leverage findings from a May 2021 proprietary survey of US consumers. 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 A Year of Agility—The Post-ish Covid-19 Consumer Now and Through 2021: In Detail What Matters Most to the New Consumer: Three Areas Retailers Must Prioritize in 2021 What To Expect from Consumers in the Remainder of 2021 A Strategic Look at Agility: Upcoming Research 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: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q21, Week 2: Ross Stores and TJX Post Strong Results, While Kohl’s and Macy’s See a Slower Recovery Coresight Research May 25, 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 May 23, 2021 (or earlier), including BJ’s Wholesale Club, Home Depot, JD.com, Kohl’s, L Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, TJX and Walmart. Click here to read the Earnings Insight 1Q21, Week 1 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:Consumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery Coresight Research May 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer). To read about the prospects of the overall apparel and footwear market in the US, the UK and China, click here. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Online Sector Sales Market Drivers Competitive Landscape Retail Innovators Themes We Are Watching What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie Poon
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: China Retail Sales Growth Slows but Remains Strong Coresight Research May 25, 2021 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. China’s total retail sales (ex. food service, incl. automobiles and gasoline) remain strong, albeit slowing from around 30% growth in March to a mid-teens percentage rate in April 2021. Growth was against undemanding comparatives from one year earlier, when the country was suffering from the outbreak of Covid-19: Sales declined by nearly 5% year over year in April 2020. However, even comparing against pre-pandemic values, total sales in April 2021 saw solid growth. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter StoresFinancial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Spending Plans for Memorial Day Amid Record-Low Avoidance of Public Places Coresight Research May 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s May 17 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: How consumers plan to spend over Memorial Day weekend this year—and the activities that they plan to do What consumers are doing and where they are going—including record-low avoidance of public places What consumers are buying Which retailers consumers are buying from Click here to view all of our 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:The Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACUS Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT Users
Insight ReportApril 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 36% Year over Year as Shops Reopen Coresight Research May 24, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn April 2021, UK retail sales grew significantly year over year, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions and the release of pent-up demand. 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:June 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in CPG—P&G vs. Unilever Coresight Research May 24, 2021 The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and Unilever are major players in the global consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. In our Head-to-Head report, we provide insights into key elements of their businesses, covering revenue growth and segmentation, their approaches to digital transformation and product expansion, and the two companies’ growth strategies. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsTrends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRF
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Increasing Gas Prices and Supply Chain Hiccups Could Hinder Summer Travel and Consumer Purchases Coresight Research May 23, 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 of fuel price increases on summer travel and spending in the US. 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:2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreUS Retail in the Rest of 2025: Normalized Demand and Leaner Inventories Ahead of a High-Stakes Holiday Season
Insight ReportUS Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects (Select Findings) Coresight Research May 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur fourth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences, with a focus on the impact of Covid-19. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. We highlight three key insights into our proprietary survey data, covering the following topics: Whether crisis-driven shopping habits are set be retained once the pandemic subsides What retailers consumers are buying online groceries from Which grocery categories consumers are buying online Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on online grocery shoppers’ spending behaviors. Click here to view our weekly US consumer survey reports, which provide a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. 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 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro StoreConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsRetail 2025: China Retail Predictions
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 20: Windsor Fashion To Open 150 Stores Coresight Research May 21, 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 Casey’s, Floor & Décor, Hurley, Meijer, Sundance Catalog, Whole Foods Market and Windsor Fashion in the US and Amazon, Happy Socks, Havaianas, Kurt Geiger, Oliver Bonas, Sofology and Wren Kitchens in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and More
Deep DiveUS Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects Coresight Research May 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur fourth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences, with a focus on the impact of Covid-19. We expect the Covid-19 crisis to have a lasting impact on consumers’ online grocery shopping behavior—our survey found that over one-third of online grocery shoppers do not expect to change their online grocery shopping habits once the crisis eases or ends. Our proprietary analysis informs US grocery retailers in preparing for the second half of the year and beyond. Click here to read our prior online grocery survey, conducted in mid-March 2020. Non-subscribers can access a free report featuring select findings from our survey here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Four Top Insights from Our Online Grocery Survey Most Online Grocery Shoppers To Stick with E-Commerce Post Crisis Consumers Prefer Rapid Delivery New York Consumers Are Most Interested in Buying Groceries Online First-Time Online Customers are Satisfied with E-Commerce Services Survey Findings in Detail Three in Five Consumers Now Buy Groceries Online Pandemic Reinforces Online Grocery Shopping Behavior More Consumers Use E-Commerce for the Majority of Their Grocery Shopping Amazon and Walmart Almost Level in Online Race Walmart Converts Store Shoppers To Online Faster Than Competitors Prime Members Prefer Amazon’s Regular Website for Grocery Purchases Delivery Moves Ahead of Collection Consumers Favor Faster Delivery Consumers in New York Most Interested in Shopping for Groceries Online Fresh Food Categories Go Mainstream First-Time Online Customers are Overall Satisfied with E-Commerce Services Older Millennials and Higher-Income Shoppers Are Key Demographics for Online Grocery Shopping What We Think Survey Methodology 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 StoresUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape Growth
