Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: E-Commerce Platforms Launch Key Strategies To Support Businesses in China and the US Post Pandemic Coresight Research June 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of a monthly series in which we discuss developments in China under the banner of “New Retail.” We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include the new strategies that e-commerce platforms have been rolling out to support businesses in China and the US in the wake of the coronavirus crisis—specifically, the extension of payment terms for US buyers by Alibaba.com and JD.com’s plans to upgrade its logistics network to better serve lower-tier markets in China. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail Briefing series, which looks at new initiatives that brands and e-commerce platforms have launched to generate sales. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestUS Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav Pitaliya
Question of the WeekHow Big Is India’s Beauty and Personal Care Market? Coresight Research June 29, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Big Is India’s Beauty and Personal Care Market? India’s beauty and personal care market is estimated to amount to $25.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $32.7 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%, according to Statista. In 2023, the personal care segment is estimated to account for 46% of the overall market, having grown at a CAGR of 8.3%—making it the largest and fastest growing category. 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 InsightsFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthShoptalk Spring 2025—Our Takeaways: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, April 2025
Insight ReportVF Corporation: A Timeline of Key Events Coresight Research June 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report explores the recent history of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies. We look at key events over the last three years, during which time the company has undergone restructuring but remained committed to its sustainability and responsibility strategy. We also provide a timeline of VF Corporation’s product offering changes, executive changes and expansion over the past decade. Click here to read our full collection of Retailers’ Timelines. 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:Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights
Flash ReportCoronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Online Apparel Shopping Retains Its Appeal Even as Stores Reopen (Select Findings) Coresight Research June 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s June 24 survey of US consumers on the coronavirus crisis. We asked respondents about the impact of the pandemic 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. Selected findings in this report include: Whether respondents are continuing to shop for apparel online, despite the reopening of brick-and-mortar stores. Whether respondents are avoiding public areas or travel—and which types of places or travel they are avoiding. Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period—including changed shopping habits. Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings: A full list of what activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks. Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products. Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories. Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. In addition to this survey, Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus outbreak, which can be accessed here. 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 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Deep DiveCoronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Online Apparel Shopping Retains Its Appeal Even as Stores Reopen (Full Report) Coresight Research June 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 24 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. This week, as retail reopens due to the lifting of lockdowns, we discuss a number of survey findings on consumers’ current and expected behaviors, covering the following: Whether respondents are continuing to shop for apparel online, despite the reopening of brick-and-mortar stores. What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks. Whether respondents are avoiding public areas or travel—and which types of places or travel they are avoiding. We also provide trended data for a number of our regular weekly questions on spending and shopping: Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products. Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories. Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period over the long term—and if so, which behaviors. The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. In addition to this survey, click here to view additional coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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:Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: June 28, 2020—Online Grocery Surge—The Implications Coresight Research June 28, 2020 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 implications of the recent online grocery surge for the US and UK markets. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. 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 33: FatFace To Close All Stores; 7-Eleven Announces Major Store ExpansionStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationNew Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To Expand
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 26: GNC Files for Bankruptcy Coresight Research June 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Francesca’s, GNC and JCPenney in the US, and Hotter, Lee Longlands and Monsoon Accessorize 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 Tracker report, the new Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 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:Seasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFChinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik
Insight ReportBeauty Insights: Opportunities in India’s Beauty and Personal Care Market Coresight Research June 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe explore the beauty and personal care market in India and the opportunities that it presents to international brands and retailers. This report outlines the size of the market and details its key growth drivers—considering population demographics, the e-commerce channel and evolving consumer trends. We discuss the competitive landscape of India’s beauty retail industry and the ways in which international market leaders—including L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and Sephora—are solidifying their presence in the country. We also assess the impact of the coronavirus crisis on demand and supply in the Indian beauty and personal care sector, against the backdrop of nationwide two-month-long lockdowns now being eased to enable stores and salons to reopen. This report is part of our Beauty Insights series, which explores prominent or emerging themes and trends in the global beauty market. Click here to read the previous report in the series, which discusses the future of home hair color as salons reopen post Covid-19 lockdowns. 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 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff Pain
Insight ReportUS Independence Day Retail Preview 2020: Consumer Spending Expected To Decline Versus Last Year Coresight Research June 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith Independence Day just around the corner, we estimate total US consumer spending on the occasion this year, in the context of easing coronavirus lockdowns. In this report, we present our retail outlook for Independence Day on July 4 and propose actions that retailers could take to drive sales. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportMay 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research June 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in May 2020, we saw a partial rebound in the US and the UK after the severe impacts of the Covid-19 crisis in April, while China continued to see improvements. We examine data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales 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. 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 InsightsFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Gap Returns To Physical Stores
Insight ReportCoronavirus Insights: China’s Post-Crisis Retail Outlook—How Shanghai Stores Won Back Young Shoppers after Lockdown Coresight Research June 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThere have been signs of recovery in China following the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown, and retailers have been making efforts to attract customers back to physical stores. The Coresight Research team recently observed the current retail environment in Shanghai to assess the return of shoppers to the brick-and-mortar format. We present photographs and observations from our visits to the flagship stores of two retailers that are focused on the young consumer demographic in China: Harmay, a beauty retailer; and The Beast Shop, a lifestyle brand. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. 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: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet NaikEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav Pitaliya
Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Signs of a Slowdown in Online Grocery Shopping Coresight Research June 24, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Signs of a Slowdown in Online Grocery Shopping. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHConsumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead Summit
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 20: Tax Filings Down, Average Refund Up $33 from Last Year Coresight Research June 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, starting at the end of January until the April 15 deadline. This year, the US Department of the Treasury extended the deadline to file (and more importantly, to pay) July 15. In this report, we look at what happened in the 20th week of the 2020 tax filing season, including: How the extended deadline has affected filings and refunds so far. The impact of the coronavirus shutdown on IRS operations. The current status of returns filed, processed and refunds issued. Read the 2020 Tax Tracker for week 19 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:Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Controversy Persists Around Price Gouging with Electronic Shelf Labels, with John HarmonEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion Plan
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: REITs Coresight Research June 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. As the retail industry continues to evolve, landlords have been forced to keep pace with change in order to remain competitive. We look at five startups that have been disrupting the real estate investment trusts (REITs) sector by offering innovative data and technology solutions: Cherre and Reonomy, which provide SaaS in data analytics FastSensor, which provides data collection and visualization Knotel, a co-working space platform REX, a digital brokerage that leverages artificial intelligence and big data We also discuss how three major US REITs—Brookfield Properties, EPR Properties and Macerich—are exploring innovative means to generate revenue, such as by offering alternative leasing options and adding entertainment to properties. This report series includes Retail Innovators: Home-Furnishing Retailers and Retail Innovators: Beauty Brands and 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:US Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government Data2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data Graphic
Insight ReportChina Sees a Significant Sales Rebound during the 6.18 Midyear Shopping Festival Coresight Research June 23, 2020 Reasons to Read The 6.18 Shopping Festival represented a significant sales rebound in China following the coronavirus crisis. We explore the success of e-commerce platforms during this year’s event and the underlying consumer trends that drove sales. This report includes discussion of the following: Explosive growth across different e-commerce platforms—including JD.com and Alibaba’s Tmall JD.com’s top-performing product categories Livestreaming as a winning sales tool A focus on discounted prices over complex promotions The rise of C2M products Upgraded logistics for faster delivery services Click here to our previous report about how JD.com upgraded its services for this year’s festival. This report also includes a timeline of key events around JD.com’s 6.18 Shopping Festival, which was first launched in 2004. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. 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:Music Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
