Event PresentationRetail 2021-Global Trends Coresight Research April 14, 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. Click here to read our in-depth report. 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 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraAWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Slow but Steady Progress Toward Normalcy Coresight Research April 14, 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 was undertaken on April 5, 2021. Avoidance of any public area remained roughly steady at 78% in the latest survey. Avoidance of indoor public-gathering locations, namely gyms and community centers, continued to see declines in avoidance, dropping to 48% and 38% respectively. Click the image below to access our free report that presents select findings from the latest survey, or read our full report. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains Resilient3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review
Event CoverageRetail Leaders Circle MENA Summit: Coresight Research Presents Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market Coresight Research April 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn March 31, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the seventh edition of the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, which took place virtually this year. In this free report, we discuss key insights from the presentation, covering two key drivers of China’s e-commerce growth and two trends that brands and retailers can leverage for success in the country’s e-commerce space. 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: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerTariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy
Deep DiveSix US Industries Benefiting from the Wellness Trend Coresight Research April 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe expect wellness to be the pre-eminent multiyear trend driving discretionary spending shifts, with Covid-19 heightening US consumer focus on health and wellbeing. In this report, we discuss and quantify how the following six US retail industries—or segments within them—are benefiting from the health and wellness trend: Apparel Beauty Home Fitness Mental Wellbeing Sleep Economy Supplements Click here to read more about our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021. To read about CBD and wellness in the US beauty sector, 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:Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresIndia’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalUS Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—Infographic
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Think Tank—SPACs in Retail Coresight Research April 13, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Think Tank: SPACs in Retail. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Retail
Insight ReportSustainability Insights: The Hidden Costs of Retail Returns Coresight Research April 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadRetail returns are looming large in the executive suite at many retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. In this free report, we discuss the costs—financial and environmental—of retail returns. Using Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, we explore how retailers can minimize returns and thus address their impact on the environment while improving profits. With a focus on the US market, we consider the top causes of returns and the growing role of technology in returns reduction, with highlights from 3DLOOK, Newmine and Returnly. This report is sponsored by Newmine, a retail-tech innovator that is disrupting the returns management market. Click here to read more about Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail. Click here to read the previous report in our Sustainability Insights series, which discusses how retailers can address their impact on climate change in the supply chain. Click here to view more Coresight Research coverage of sustainability. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Content What’s the Story? Why It Matters Retail Returns: In Detail How Do Returns Impact the Environment? How Can Retailers Work Toward Sustainability in Returns? Top Causes of Returns High Returns Rates in the Apparel Sector The Growing Role of Technology in Returns Reduction What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Real Estate Firms 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 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Bankrupt Hudson’s Bay Company Takes Total Closures Ahead of OpeningsUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Slow but Steady Progress Toward Normalcy (Select Findings) Coresight Research April 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s April 5 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: Which retailers consumers are buying food products from Whether respondents are avoiding public areas —and which types of places they are avoiding Consumers’ return to food-service locations, by geography 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. 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: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Slow but Steady Progress Toward Normalcy (Full Report) Coresight Research April 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s April 5 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. 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:World Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences
Insight ReportMarch 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Economy Is Poised To Lift Off with Stimulus and Vaccines Coresight Research April 12, 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 March 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 US, UK and China retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics and key global consumer indicators. 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. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: In Detail Indicators Overview The Job Market Income, Savings and Sentiment Housing 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel Discussions
Deep DiveThink Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market Coresight Research April 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability. We present analysis of the performance textiles and sustainable textiles markets, discussion of heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers, and an overview of selected textiles. This report considers three notable innovators in the field of textile innovation in the apparel and footwear market—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS. We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the apparel and footwear sector. Other reports in the Think Tank series include SPACs in Retail and Community Group Buying in China. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Think Tank: Textile Innovations in Apparel and Footwear Performance Textiles Sustainable Textiles Innovators Three Themes We Are Watching 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:Groceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and WellnessThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentRetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping Journey
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Beauty Spending Update—Growth Moderates Coresight Research April 12, 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). Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie Poon
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Surge in Demand for Outdoor Activities Opens the Door to New Store Categories Coresight Research April 11, 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 how retailers are bolstering innovative store experiences to capitalize on demand for outdoor activities and sporting goods. 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:Essential Guide to Groceryshop 2025: Harnessing AI, Shopper Insights and Retail Media to Build Future-Ready CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data Analysis
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: After February Slide, Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth To Jump Coresight Research April 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. We discuss a fall back in consumer spending on apparel in February 2021 and moderated spending growth in the beauty category in the month. This report covers the following: US consumer spending on clothing and footwear—year-over-year change US consumer spending by subcategory, including children’s and infants’ clothing, men’s and boys’ clothing, and women’s and girls’ clothing—year-over-year change US consumer spending on footwear—year-over-year change US consumer spending on selected beauty categories—year-over-year change Our estimates for year-over-year growth in the clothing and footwear and beauty categories in the coming months, as we annualize the Covid-19 impacts in 2020 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 Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthUS CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG GrowthAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonUnlock the Untapped Potential of AI-Powered MarTech: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 14: Urban Outfitters To Open 55 Stores Coresight Research April 9, 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 Best Buy, Guess, Johnnie-O, The Collected Group, and Urban Outfitters in the US and Astrid & Miyu, Browns, Craghoppers and Semichem 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:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data Graphic
Insight ReportKroger Investor Day 2021: Plans To Double E-Commerce Sales (Again) by 2023, Leading With Fresh Coresight Research April 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Kroger’s virtual Investor Day on March 31, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the three core initiatives under the company’s go-forward strategy, called “Leading With Fresh and Accelerating With Digital.” Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of Kroger. 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 Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 ReviewThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in England
