Insight ReportUS Resale Market Set To Boom in 2021, as Consumers Increasingly Embrace Secondhand Products Coresight Research February 10, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe US resale market, from apparel to furniture and toys, is set to boom in 2021. We provide an overview of the US resale market, with a focus on fashion resale. This report also includes the following key topics: Our estimates for US fashion resale growth in 2021, as well as fashion resale’s anticipated share of the total US fashion market Major resale business models and key players—including overviews of how Etsy, Poshmark and ThredUP operate their resale businesses Opportunities in the US luxury resale market, with insights on the Coresight Research Hourglass Model of Retail Headwinds faced by US resale platforms Click here to read our report on how companies are tapping demand in rental, subscription and resale in the US. To read about the digital recommerce market for pre-owned products in China, 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8Analyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and TargetShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived Values
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Apparel Spending Declines Deepen Coresight Research February 10, 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. The data are sourced from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Consumer spending on clothing and footwear saw a deep year-over-year decline of in December 2020. The trend may reflect early shopping ahead of the final holiday peak and renewed stay-at-home orders that were issued in early December in the US. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 26: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresRolling Metric Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 38, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportRetail 2021: Global Trends—Presentation Coresight Research February 9, 2021 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s key global retail and consumer trends for 2021 fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this presentation, we outline our predictions and discuss the impact of each trend on various retail sectors and regions. Click here to read the full, free report, which explores each global retail trend in more detail. 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 Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Skims Continues To Expand Its FootprintUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious Era
Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing Declines Deepen in December Coresight Research February 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. Using data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, we discuss clothing declines in December 2020, and the 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:Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Sales-Tax Cuts To Drive Strong Consumer DemandEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Event CoverageCFDA on Adaptive Fashion: Coresight Research Highlights the Adaptive Retail Opportunity Coresight Research February 9, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn January 28, 2021, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) hosted its third panel in a series on adaptive fashion. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and Erin Schmidt, Senior Analyst at Coresight Research, joined the other leading researchers in the field of adaptive apparel to discuss the current retail opportunity in the market. In this free report, we present five key insights from the panel. We provide details about the panelists at the end of the report. For more Coresight Research coverage of adaptive apparel in the US, read our free report on market highlights and look out for our upcoming deep dive, Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market. CONTENTS CFDA on Adaptive Fashion: Learning from the Researchers—Five Key Insights 1. Adaptive Apparel Is a White-Space Retail Opportunity 2. Beyond the Product: Improving the Shopping Experience for People with Disabilities 3. Market Headwinds: Lack of Awareness and Consistency 4. Breaking Down Barriers for People with Disabilities 5. Elevator Pitch for Adaptive Apparel Panelists 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:2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Guess? To Close Nearly 20 StoresAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav Pitaliya
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector Coresight Research February 9, 2021 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerAdapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessEconomic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q20, Week 1: E-Commerce Players Stand Strong, While Luxury Retailers Witness Mixed Recovery Coresight Research February 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 February 7, 2021, namely Alibaba, Amazon, Brookfield Property Partners, Canada Goose, Capri Holdings, eBay, Ralph Lauren and Tapestry. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store Openings
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Savitude Leverages AI To Streamline Design Coresight Research February 8, 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 Savitude, a provider of digital ideation and design solutions that leverages analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency of fashion design while enabling designers to continue expressing their creativity. Coresight Research collaborated with Savitude 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. To learn more about Savitude and the use of AI technology in the shifting design landscape, read our separate Innovator Intelligence report. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Savitude: In Detail What Problem Is the Company Solving? How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Business Case Study 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker: Hints of Consumers’ Return to Normal Activities (Select Findings) Coresight Research February 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s February 1 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we discuss long-term consumer expectations on retention of changed behaviors and what consumers bought in-store and online. 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: Behaviors that consumers expect to retain after the crisis What activities consumers have done over the past two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online 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. 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: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceResilience Now: Turn Tariff Uncertainty into Opportunity Using AIRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Hints of Consumers’ Return to Normal Activities (Full Report) Coresight Research February 8, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s February 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 The changed behaviors that respondents expect to retain after the pandemic We also present findings and trend data on shoppers’ current shopping and online spending habits—including what they 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 More Consumers Are Comfortable Returning to Some Regular Activities Over Eight in 10 Are Currently Avoiding Public Places Reviewing Trend Data in Current Purchasing Behavior What Consumers Are Currently Buying More Of and Less Of Fewer Than Half Expect To Retain Changed Behaviors in the Long Term 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:Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Our Two Biggest Trends for 2021 and Beyond Coresight Research February 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” presents the two biggest multiyear trends that Coresight Research believes will impact retail in 2021: wellness and sustainability. 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:Amazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data GraphicWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 5: ASOS Acquires HIIT, Miss Selfridge, Topman and Topshop Coresight Research February 5, 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 Bloomingdale’s, PGA TOUR Superstore, The Container Store, Toys“R”Us and Tractor Supply Company in the US and Arcadia Group, ASOS, Frasers Group, New Look and Paperchase 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:RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next LevelAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales Outlook
Insight ReportJanuary 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Employment Recovery Stalls but Stimulus Should Again Boost Income Coresight Research February 5, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report is the first in our new, monthly series tracking several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of January 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 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 Stores
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector Coresight Research February 4, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we explore India’s retail sector. This report covers the following key content: The size and composition of India’s retail market and expectations for growth in 2021—including consumer spending on key retail categories Discussion of market drivers, including pandemic-induced spending behaviors and the country’s population demographics E-commerce penetration in India’s retail market, including comparison with other global markets and pandemic-related shifts This report also covers a breakdown of India’s top 15 retail companies by revenue, with details on sector, year-over-year growth and market share—including Avenue Supermarts, Flipkart Internet, Reliance Retail and V-Mart Retail. Click here to view all Coresight Research Market Outlook 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:Innovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: Store Openings Exceed 1,500Aldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROAS
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2021: Major US Retailers Announce 24 Million Square Feet of Closed Retail Space in 2021 Coresight Research February 4, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur 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. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings at the end of each month in 2021 versus the comparable period in 2020. Year-to-date data in this report is as of January 29, 2021 (corresponding to week four in our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker). Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Trackers and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. 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. CONTENTS Store Tracker Extra: Introduction 2021 Major US Store Closures: Proportion of Store Base and Square Footage 2021 Major US Store Openings: Proportion of Store Base and Square Footage 2021 Versus 2020: A Year-to-Date Comparison Bankruptcies Other Major US Closure and Opening Announcements in January 2021 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 At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonHoliday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data GraphicThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel Growth
