Insight Report | June 2, 2025 Premium US Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail HeadwindWhat is the outlook for international visitor numbers, spending and spending at retail? We look at recent data and projections. Read More
Infographic | May 30, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationDiscover key data points we are watching in week 22 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ concern about tariff-driven inflation, and their perceptions of and response to price rises in retail. Read More
Event Coverage | May 27, 2025 Premium World Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in FocusThe Coresight Research team attended and moderated a panel at World Retail Congress 2025. Dive into our insights from the event, which span US tariffs, sustainability, inclusivity—including the challenges that AI (artificial intelligence) may pose in the adaptive apparel sector—and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachDick’s Sporting Goods announced in mid-May 2025 that it will acquire competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Uncover the implications of the deal for each company and for the wider US apparel market. We offer insights on shopper penetration, store portfolios and expansion, and geographical reach, leveraging proprietary survey findings and data analysis. Read More
Infographic | May 16, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelDiscover key data points we are watching in week 20 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Read More
Infographic | May 15, 2025 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicNow in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Discover key insights from our most recent survey with this infographic. Read More
Deep Dive | May 14, 2025 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersNow in its eighth year, the annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey from Coresight Research tracks evolving consumer behaviors on Amazon.com across the US apparel and footwear category. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 11, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes transforming US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025 and beyond. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 20, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, discusses Shein’s business model, highlighting insights from the Retail Technology Show 2025. Understand the company’s approach to aligning supply and demand in the fashion industry, and its implications for sustainability. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreWe offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on off-price and dollar-store shopping in the US to uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing an end to the decline in financial expectations. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2025 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesDiscover the 12 innovators participating in the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025! We pull together our Innovator Profiles into one downloadable document for your convenience. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce. Read More
