Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Makes a Second Splash on TikTok with a Beauty-Focused Livestream Coresight Research March 14, 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 Walmart’s foray into livestreaming via TikTok, with the retailer having hosted a beauty-focused event on March 11, 2021. 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:Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresRolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 Stores
Insight ReportFebruary 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by 36%, Easing Toward the End of the Month Coresight Research March 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 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. 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. In this report, we assess US retail traffic in February 2021, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type 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 Matrix: MarTechEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 10: US Openings Exceed Closures as Discount Chains Expand Coresight Research March 12, 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 Abercrombie & Fitch, Burlington Stores, Chico’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, Foxtrot Market, Gap, Grocery Outlet, NIKE, Ross Stores and The Children’s Place in the US and Clarks and Morrisons 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 Trackers. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research Retail Store 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Sees Revival in January Coresight Research March 11, 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 revival in apparel spending growth in January 2021, and the continued moderation of beauty spending growth during 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 infant’s clothing, men’s and boy’s clothing, and women’s and girl’s 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 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 WatchUS Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026
Insight ReportWalmart Analyst Day 2021: Company To Continue Playing Offense with New Flywheel Strategy Coresight Research March 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Walmart’s virtual Analyst Day on February 18, 2021. We present key insights from the event, covering the company’s new flywheel business model and its expansion strategies moving forward. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of Walmart. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Walmart Analyst Day 2021: Key Insights Playing Offense with New Flywheel Strategy Plans To Scale Fulfillment Capabilities Targeting Healthcare, Fintech for Expansion Looking to Mexico and India for Digital Expansion Expanding Digital Avenues Remains a Priority 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:US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?Singles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Store Tracker Extra—Retail Square-Footage Impacts of US Store Openings and Closures Coresight Research March 10, 2021 Our monthly US Store Tracker Extra report supplements the Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports with additional insight, including retailer-level data on square footage and closures and openings as a percentage of total store base. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research Retail Store 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. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase Insights
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for 2021 and Beyond Coresight Research March 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the recovery of the apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment, 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 a shift to DTC, the importance of sustainability and the rise of athleisure. Click here to read our E-Commerce Outlook for the US apparel and footwear market. Click here to read more about the US athleisure market. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Content What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Market Drivers Online Market Competitive Landscape US 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25
Insight ReportHow Are US Home and Home-Improvement Retailers Handling Returns? Coresight Research March 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadHandling product returns is an ongoing challenge for home and home-improvement, with new considerations as e-commerce sales in the sector accelerate. We discuss seven measures that US home and home-improvement retailers use to manage their returns processes, including updates in light of increased e-commerce demand. We include examples from retailers including Home Depot, IKEA, Macy’s, Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma and innovators such as Position Imaging and Newmine. Click here to read more about US home and home-improvement retail. To read about US furniture and home furnishing e-commerce, click here. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters Growing E-Commerce Sales Accentuate Returns Challenges The Returns Challenge: In Detail Clearly Defined Return Policies Store Returns Services for Online Purchases Partnerships with Specialists “Returnless” Refunds Refund Now, Return Later Services Investment in AI, AR and VR Consolidating Return Shipments 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:Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestUS Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff PressuresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
Insight ReportNew Retail in China: Tencent Pilots Centralized Portal for WeChat Mini Programs Coresight Research March 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our New Retail in China series (formerly New Retail Briefing), we review the latest trends in New Retail, with a focus on major digital platforms and multichannel retail companies in China. We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Tencent’s launch of a centralized portal for brands and retailers’ WeChat mini programs. We also discuss the IPO prospectus filing from JD Logistics and the opening of a Tmall Luxury Pavillion store by Italian high-end shoe brand Santoni. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail in China series, which discusses Gucci’s launch of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and China’s growing domestic duty-free market, including the opening of JD.com’s first duty-free store, in Hainan province. 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:From Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer SpendingSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty Purchases Coresight Research March 9, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty Purchases. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:SNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data Graphic
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: 2021 US Tax Tracker—Week One Sees IRS Issue $48 Billion in Refunds Coresight Research March 8, 2021 The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) kicked off the 2021 tax filing season on February 12 this year when it began accepting tax returns for 2020—a delay compared to the normal start in early January. The delay this year allowed the IRS more time to prepare for the Covid-19 Relief Bill, which took effect in the US in late December. Each year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, until the April 15 deadline. Our US Tax Tracker reports will provide coverage on tax return filings at four-week intervals. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains StrongEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet Passes
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty Purchases (Select Findings) Coresight Research March 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s March 1 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: What product categories respondents had purchased online and in-store in the past two weeks Whether respondents are avoiding public areas —and which types of places they are avoiding Which retailers respondents bought food and nonfood products from Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on shoppers’ current online 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsAnalyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav Pitaliya
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty Purchases (Full Report) Coresight Research March 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s March 1 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Our tracker questions cover the following: What product categories respondents had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks Which retailers respondents had bought food and nonfood products from in the past two weeks What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas—and which types of places they are avoiding We also present findings and trend data on what consumers are buying more and less of than pre-pandemic. 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. CONTENTS What’s the Story? What Shoppers Are Buying and Which Retailers They Are Buying From What Consumers Bought In-Store and Online Which Retailers Consumers Purchased Food and Nonfood Products From What Shoppers Are Doing and Where They Are Going Consumers Getting a Haircut or Grooming Service Reaches New High Almost Eight in 10 Are Avoiding Public Places Reviewing Trend Data in Current Purchasing Behavior What Consumers Are Currently Buying More Of and Less Of What We Think 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:Aldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data Graphic2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer Caution
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q20, Week 5: Discounters Stand Strong While Department Stores Remain Badly Hit and Apparel Specialists See Slow Recovery Coresight Research March 8, 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 fourth-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the fourth quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on recent performance 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 March 7, 2021—namely, American Eagle Outfitters, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Stores, Dollar Tree, Foot Locker, Gap Inc., Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., Kohl’s, Kroger, Nordstrom, Ross Stores, Target and Urban Outfitters. Read the Earnings Insight 4Q20, Week 4 report here. Click here to read the final report in the Earnings Insights 3Q20 series. 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—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondWorld Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon Launches Its First UK Grocery Store as It Licenses “Just Walk Out” Technology in Travel Retail Coresight Research March 7, 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 two new retail ventures using Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology. 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic
