Insight ReportFrictionless Grocery: Pandemic Ushers In Smart Checkout Technologies Coresight Research February 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadAlongside the shift to e-commerce, the Covid-19 pandemic has been driving the digitalization of grocery at brick-and-mortar locations. In this report, we discuss three smart checkout technologies that grocery retailers are increasingly implementing in stores to meet heightened consumer demand for convenience, safety and efficiency in the physical shopping journey. Click here to read Coresight Research’s essential briefing on recent shifts in the US grocery e-commerce market and our outlook for the future of the online channel in grocery. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters Grocery Digitalization: In Detail Automated Checkouts Smart Carts Scan-and-Go What We Think Implications for 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:Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Sustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory Excellence
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials Coresight Research February 16, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Store Closures and Openings 2021—Recent Developments Coresight Research February 15, 2021 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to US 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:Retail 2025: China Retail PredictionsDepartment Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Select Findings) Coresight Research February 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s February 8 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we discuss how consumers have spent or plan to spend their second stimulus checks and what public places consumers are avoiding. 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: How consumers have spent or plan to spend their second stimulus checks What activities consumers have done in the past two weeks Which retailers consumers 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:Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookInnovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and RewardsStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Full Report) Coresight Research February 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s February 8 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: How consumers have spent or plan to spend their second stimulus checks 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? How Consumers Used and Plan To Use Their Stimulus Checks Consumers Use Stimulus Checks on Essentials 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 Appear Cautious Nearly 85% of Consumers Are Currently 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:Financial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized Expansion
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q20, Week 2: Apparel and Beauty Brand Owners Experience Mixed Recovery; REITs Remain Badly Hit Coresight Research February 15, 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 February 14, 2021—namely, brand owners Coty, Estée Lauder, Hanesbrands and Under Armour, as well as three REITs: Macerich Company, Simon Property Group and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Read the Earnings Insight 4Q20, Week 1 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:Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department StoresSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Are We Heading Back to the Roaring 20s? Coresight Research February 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 the parallels between the “Roaring 20s” and the 2020s 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:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data Graphic
Event CoverageExperience the Experience: Learnings for Brands, Retailers and Retail Real Estate Firms from ULI Asia Pacific Coresight Research February 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn February 3–4, 2021, ULI (Urban Land Institute) Asia Pacific hosted a virtual conference, “Experience the Experience,” for which Coresight Research was an innovator sponsor. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and Echo Gong, Head of Greater China Advisory at Coresight Research, joined more than 40 thought leaders from 12 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and Americas to tackle the issues in retail, hospitality, technology and real estate. In this free report, we present key insights from the event, from retail innovation to consumer engagement and more. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. CONTENTS ULI Aisa Pacific: Experience the Experience—Eight Key Insights Digitalization Is Key to Weathering the Current Environment Retailers Must Consider Data Privacy in Analyzing Customer Data Omnichannel Retail Provides a Seamless Shopping Experience The Tenant Mix in Malls Shifts to Experiential/Lifestyle Concept Food-Delivery Services and Cloud Kitchens See Tailwinds Retailers Can Win by Increasing Engagement with Young Consumers Local Appreciation Is a New Trend for Gen Z Responsible Consumers Are on the Rise 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:Store of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over Year
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 6: Five Below To Open 170 New Stores in 2021 Coresight Research February 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 Aldi, At Home, Five Below, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Kmart, Murphy USA, Sears, Skechers, Trader Joe’s and Weis Markets in the US and Aldi, Boohoo, Clarks, Dermstore and The Hut Group in the UK. 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Holiday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John Mercer
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Nexite Connects Merchandise Data To Illuminate the Consumer Journey Coresight Research February 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile Nexite, provider of the Connected Merchandise Platform that provides real-time insights to retailers to help optimize the consumer journey. Coresight Research collaborated with Nexite to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters Nexite: In Detail What Problem Is the Company Solving? Contactless, frictionless experiences Visibility into the customer journey How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Business Competitive Advantages Upcoming Developments What We Think 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to AdministrationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US Retail
Insight ReportNordstrom Investor Day 2021: “Closer to You” Strategy Seeks To Expand Inventory by 5X and Lower Prices at Nordstrom Rack Coresight Research February 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Nordstrom’s virtual Investor Day on February 4, 2021. We present our top takeaways from the event, including the company’s views of the shifting retail landscape and Nordstrom’s three initiatives under its digital-first “Closer to You” market strategy. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of Nordstrom. CONTENTS What’s the Story? The Shifting Retail Landscape: Customers Are Younger; Spending Is Polarized; Digital is Driving Decisions “Closer to You” Strategy: Three Initiatives Winning in Its Most Important Markets Broadening the Reach of Nordstrom Rack Increasing Digital Velocity Financial Outlook 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 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of PurchasesInnovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce Waste
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Resale Market Set To Boom in 2021 Coresight Research February 11, 2021 Resale, especially fashion resale, is becoming increasingly mainstream as consumers seek out value options. Although the US fashion resale market declined in 2020, we expect it to recover to a pre-crisis level in 2021. According to Coresight Research’s US Consumer Tracker, US consumers have become more focused on sustainability following the Covid-19 crisis: Some 29.0% of respondents said that the pandemic has made environmental sustainability more of a factor in their shopping choices, which indicates demand opportunities for the resale market in the near future. 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 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Sector Focus: Off-Price Shopping—Data GraphicHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape Retail
Event PresentationFlowing Cross-Border: Ulla Johnson’s Journey into Global Expansion Coresight Research February 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadNew York based brand Ulla Johnson saw the potential of a cross-border strategy and embraced the channel to grow its brand presence. This webinar examines the successful cross-border approach of Ulla Johnson, featuring Senior Manager Nikki Davidson, who discusses why they decided to expand globally and how they deliver localized experiences to provide delightful experiences for all of their customers, international and domestic alike. Flow CEO Rob Keve contributes as a thought leader examining the broader market and trends driving success of the cross-border e-commerce industry as a whole. This interview driven presentation is led by Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research, who presents a view of a successful strategy demonstrating how other online retailers can also execute a global strategy to drive business. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to view a recording of the event. 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:Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners
Insight ReportUS and China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q20: Strong Chinese Recovery Continues; US Rebound Slows Coresight Research February 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s quarterly report series keeps you up to date on the latest economic data from the US and China. In this report, we look at recently released data for the fourth quarter of 2020, which show a slowdown in the growth rebound in the US and a continued strong recovery in China. We discuss the following key macroeconomic indicators: Changes in US GDP, industrial production and personal consumption expenditure Changes in China’s GDP, industrial production and per capita expenditure Click here to read the previous report in this series, from November 2020. Click here to read our latest report on key consumer indicators in the US, China and the UK—part of our Monthly Consumer Update 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Luxury Retailing—and What’s NextThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthJune 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping Plans
Event PresentationCoresight Connect: Top 10 Takeaways from CES 2021 and NRF 2021—Presentation Coresight Research February 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn February 9, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted an exclusive Coresight Connect event for Coresight Research premium subscribers. Our analysts presented key insights from two of the biggest events in the retail industry: CES and NRF. The topics we dive into in this presentation include the following: Personalization in online customer engagement Benefits that retailers can reap from integrating their data Technology-driven ways of reimagining the store The promise of 5G wireless Tech industry-leading advances in diversity and inclusion To access these insights and join future Coresight Connect events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to view a recording of this webinar. Coresight Research also published select highlights from each day of CES 2021 and NRF 2021, which are free to read. 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:Lower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—Infographic
