Insight ReportIs Home Fitness the Future of the US Fitness Industry? Coresight Research April 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadConsumers turned to at-home fitness solutions when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as gyms were forced to close or limit capacity. We explore the growing home fitness market in the US and its prospects for the future. In this report, we highlight key players and three trends to watch in 2021 and beyond. Click here to view more Coresight Research coverage of the impact of Covid-19 on retail. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Home Fitness: In Detail Home Fitness Gains Traction Competitive Landscape Three Trends To Watch 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-Commerce
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum Coresight Research April 21, 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. Following the jump in January and February, year-over-year growth of China’s total retail sales (ex. food service, incl. automobiles and gasoline) remained strong in March 2021. The strong growth was against undemanding comparatives from one year earlier, when the country was suffering heavily from the outbreak of Covid-19 and sales declined by 12.0%. However, even comparing against pre-pandemic values, total sales in March 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:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHow Travel Will Bounce Back and What This Means for US Retail Coresight Research April 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe travel industry and associated retail in the US were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers stayed home at record rates in 2020 and continue to be wary of visiting public places such as tourist attractions. However, in the second half of 2021, we expect travel to pick up substantially, beginning with regional domestic travel by car and eventually spreading to international air travel. In this report, we discuss the potential bounceback of travel and its implications for US retail. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of the impact of the pandemic on retail. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters How Travel Will Bounce Back and What This Means for Retail: A Deep Dive Herd Immunity Will Open the Floodgates for Travel Spending Consumers Will Begin To Travel Even Before Herd Immunity Resurgence in Travel Will Vary by Geography International Travelers Will Return More Slowly Retailers Catering to Leisure Travelers Can Expect a Resurgence Retailers Targeting Business Travelers Will Continue To Struggle The Travel Rebound Will Put More Money in the Pockets of Low-Income 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:Holiday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Recovery in Discretionary Spending Coresight Research April 20, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic
Insight ReportRetail Robustness Index: April 2021 Update—Relative Stability Amid Renewed Temporary Closures and Management Changes Coresight Research April 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This report updates the scores based on financial reports and store- and management-related announcements. We rank the companies according to four metrics: financial health, sales capacity, product mix and management tenure. The appendix details our methodology of calculating index scores. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the Retail Robustness Index: January 2021 Update. Click here to view more Coresight Research coverage of the impact of Covid-19 on retail. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Retail Robustness Index: In Detail Changes in the Overall RRI RRI Outlook Top 10 Retailers by RRI Ranking Commentary on Score Changes Retail Robustness by Segment Retail Robustness Index: April Update Appendix Analysis 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:AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of Openings
Company ProfileFlipkart Company Profile Coresight Research April 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team As of February 2022, this company is no longer part of the Coresight 100 and this profile is no longer updated. Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsHot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration Trends
Insight ReportMarch 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over Year Coresight Research April 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn March, China’s total retail sales grew nearly 30% 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 year-over-year retail growth compared to March 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:High-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand Kumar
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month for US Retail Sales Coresight Research April 19, 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. 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. This metric accelerated to 17.3% in March, as reported by the US Census Bureau on April 15, 2021. The strong year-over-year growth was partly due to weak comparables, with March 2020 having recorded soft growth as the Covid-19 pandemic hit the US. However, comparing sales to March 2019 paints a similarly positive picture of strong growth in March 2021. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Full Report) Coresight Research April 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s April 12 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 buying Which retailers consumers are buying from What consumers are doing and where they are going If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. Click here to view all of our weekly survey reports. Click here to view Coresight Research’s 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:Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24August 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesHoliday Shopping Starts in the Summer: Tariffs Trigger Ultra-Early Holiday Shopping in 2025—Data Graphic
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Select Findings) Coresight Research April 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s April 12 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. We highlight selected findings from our weekly survey across three key topics: Increased consumer purchases in discretionary categories Whether respondents are avoiding public areas—and which types of places they are avoiding Consumers’ return to foodservice locations Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on shoppers’ current spending habits and the retailers they shopped at. Click here to view all of our weekly survey reports. Click here to view Coresight Research’s 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:US Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Sustainability: What European Retailers Are Doing Coresight Research April 18, 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 recent updates in the sustainability space from major European retailers including ASOS, Tesco and Zalando. 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 US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav PitaliyaThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending
Insight ReportMarch 2021 US Retail Sales: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month Coresight Research April 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 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. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in March 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 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer DemandWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 15: UK Retailers Open New Stores as Lockdown Restrictions Ease Coresight Research April 16, 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 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Roche Bros in the US and Frasers Group, Gym+Coffee, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon Accessorize, No Chaos, The Original Factory Shop and Zara 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:Sycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025
Deep DiveLoyalty Programs: How Can US Retailers Drive Growth and Engagement? Coresight Research April 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadLoyalty programs have become more significant to retailers’ sales growth and customer-engagement strategies following the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on consumer shopping behavior in 2020. In this report, we explore how US retailers can improve their loyalty programs moving forward and discuss key trends in the space, including gamification and personalization. Content What’s the Story? Why It Matters Loyalty Programs in the US: In Detail Types of Loyalty Programs: Proprietary vs. Coalition Leveraging Consumer Data: Personalized Promotion and Rewards Loyalty Program Best Practices To Improve Customer Experience Key Trends in Retail Loyalty Programs 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: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresInnovator Profile: Gain—Autonomous AI Employees for Smarter, Faster Procurement
Insight ReportUS Off-Price Retail Insights, 4Q20: TJX Home Banners Rebound the Fastest Coresight Research April 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s new US Off-Price Retail Store Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance of Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, trending product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in in their most recently reported quarter (the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021—4Q20 for Burlington and Ross; 4Q21 for TJX) and discuss relevant fiscal-year highlights. As this is the first report in our new series, we provide an overview of the companies and their retail banners in the appendix. Click here to read our US Department Store Insights, 4Q20 report, which covers the recent performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Content US Off-Price Retail Insights 4Q20: In Detail Comparable Sales: Sequential 4Q20 Comp Improvements and Stimulus-Driven Sales in January Revenue: Year-over-Year Declines but a More Positive Second Half of 2020 Product Categories: Home and Gifts Are Trending Areas of Note by Management What We Think Appendix: Overview of the Off-Price Companies and Retail Banners Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Amazon Prime Day India 2025: Wrap-Up—Biggest-Ever Prime Day Spurs Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets’ Growth and Premium BuysHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John Harmon
