Deep DiveSurprisingly Strong In-Store Shopping Accompanies Prime Day Week: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 30 Owen Riley, Analyst July 25, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on July 17, 2023. Data in this report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and four-week PPT changes Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Tracker reports The Coresight Research US Consumer Tracker Databank provides insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly tracker surveys 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:Sector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicSupply Chain Insights for Beauty and CPG: Strengthening with Technology, Diversification and Operational ResilienceAnalyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John MercerRetail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market
Event Coverage10 Insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023: Winning in Retail Through Immersive Experiences and Genuine Care Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 25, 2023 Reasons to ReadWe present 10 key insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023, held on July 12–13, 2023. The event brought together over 2,000 retail leaders from the fashion, beauty, home, consumer and retail innovation community to discuss growth strategies and solutions to key challenges. Don’t miss out on these critical takeaways from industry experts and leading brands, covering inclusivity, consumer engagement and more. Other relevant research: Coresight Research reports on retail technology, physical retail and inclusivity More coverage of industry events 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:The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowEconomic Sentiment Hits A Two-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsChinese New Year 2026: Four Trends To Expect for the Year of the HorseOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights
Research DigestInsights Video: Market Navigator—US Grocery Retailing John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven ResearchSujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 24, 2023 Reasons to ReadIn this Insights Video, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, and Sujeet Naik, Analyst, present highlights from our Market Navigator on US grocery retailing. They discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market. Data in this Insights Video include: Coresight Research estimates on the US grocery market scale—distribution by type of retailer and e-commerce trajectory Proprietary US consumer survey data on the leading brands and retailers in the market Private label vs. name brands—sales growth and market share Completed M&A transactions in the US grocery sector Other relevant research: View the presentation accompanying this video here. Market Navigator: US Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and Strategies All our coverage of grocery retail Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitTariff Pessimism Cools; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraAnalyst Corner: Decoding the Resurgence of Online Grocery Retail in the US, with Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportM&A in US Food and Beverage CPG: Three Key Themes—Category Expansion, Brand Focus and Evolving Consumer Needs Arun Sriram, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 24, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) category in the US has witnessed over 100 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals over the past four years, as CPG food and beverage companies have increasingly found these deals favorable. Examining recent M&A deals, we explore three key themes in M&A in the US food and beverage sector—namely, category expansion, increased category focus, and evolving consumer needs and expectations. Companies mentioned in this report include: J&J Snack Foods, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Mars, Incorporated, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, Starbucks, Unilever Other relevant research: Five Trends in US Food CPG: Transparency, Sustainability and Technology Lead the Way Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023 See all reports in the Coresight Research US CPG Sales Tracker series Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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—InfographicCEO Brief: Coresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic ImperativesAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth
Deep DiveRetail-Related Activities Tick Down: China Consumer Tracker Echo Gong, Senior Analyst July 24, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly China Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this research report, we present findings from our survey conducted on July 10, 2023. Data in this research report are: Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and one-and four-week PPT changes Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months A timeline of selected Covid-19 policy changes in China Other relevant research: Read the full series of China Consumer Tracker reports Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2023: Calendar Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-Commerce 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 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025Innovator Profile: Merchkit—AI-powered product catalog automation platform
Insight ReportJune 2023 UK Retail Sales: Warm Weather Boosts Retail Sales Growth Aditya Kaushik, Analyst July 24, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we analyze UK retail sales in June 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this report are: Year-over-year changes in UK total retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) for the past 13 months Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, April–June 2023 Year-over-year changes in online retail sales for the past 13 months Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. 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, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s NextAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersMay 2025 US Retail Sales: Core Sales Growth Proves Solid Despite Pull-Forward of Purchases
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Helping the Retail Ecosystem Understand Generative AI and Its Opportunities John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 23, 2023 Reasons to ReadEach report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at new research on generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its applications in retail. Other relevant research: Generative AI Latest: Content Indemnification, Security Concerns and Response from Chinese Giants The Coresight Research CORE framework for generative AI in retail The Retail Buzz Around Generative AI—Infographic All Coresight Research coverage of generative AI in retail Read last week’s Weinswig’s Weekly, which discusses how AI-powered predictive analytics is driving data-decision decision-making in retail. 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 CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025US CPG Sales Tracker: Essentials Drive Growth as Pricing Pressures EaseAnalyst Corner: The US Mall Sector Sees Stronger Fundamentals, More Concentrated Winners, with Sujeet NaikInnovator Matrix: MarTech
Event PresentationUS Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and Strategies: Highlights from the Market Navigator Sujeet Naik, Analyst July 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadThis presentation accompanies our Insights Video, in which John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, and Sujeet Naik, Analyst, present highlights from the Coresight Research Market Navigator on US grocery retailing. In this presentation, we provide insights into growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market Data in this presentation include: Coresight Research estimates on the US grocery market scale—distribution by type of retailer and e-commerce trajectory Proprietary US consumer survey data on the leading brands and retailers in the market Private label vs. name brands—sales growth and market share Completed M&A transactions in the US grocery sector Companies mentioned in this presentation include: Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Aldi, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Costco, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Watch the Insights Video on US grocery retailing. Market Navigator: US Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and Strategies All our coverage of grocery retail Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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:The Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2026—Data GraphicSix Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?Higher-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Consumers Cutting Back More on Dining and Travel: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportJune 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Retail Sales Growth Slows Echo Gong, Senior Analyst July 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadWe analyze China’s retail sales for June 2023, in total and by sector, as well as online retail sales and penetration. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in China total retail sales (ex. food service; incl. automobiles and gasoline) for the past 13 months Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector—April, May and June 2023 Online retail sales as a proportion of total retail sales, for the past 13 months Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. More Coresight Research coverage of retail in China, including our China Consumer Tracker 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:Innovator Profile: Kalder—Monetizing Customer Loyalty with White-Label Cashback and Rewards4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedSix Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption? Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 29: UK Closures Up 91% Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst July 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2022 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK 2023 major US store closures and openings 2023 major UK store closures and openings Companies mentioned in this research report include: 7-Eleven, Iceland Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closure Tracker 2023, Week 28: Christmas Tree Shops Drives US Closures The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2023 year to date, filterable by sector and year—now including retailer-level data. 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:2026 Retail Predictions: India—Five Pillars Shaping the Next Phase of Retail GrowthThe New Coresight 100: Setting the Direction for Global Retail in 2026Retail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Innovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Drones in Retail Vijay Doijad, Analyst July 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadHow can drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enhance delivery capabilities and inventory management in retail? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering drone-based solutions for retail. Companies mentioned in this report include: Corvus Robotics, Delta Drone, DJI, Drone Delivery Canada, DroneScan, DroneUp, Gather AI, Manna Drone Delivery, Matternet, Skydio, SkyDrop, Zipline Our landscape infographic summarizes the companies outlined in this report. Other relevant research: Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take Off The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery Innovation All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry. 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:Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce and In-Store Growth Rebound Amid Geopolitical UncertaintyAI Playbook: Content & Cocktails at NRF 2026 Event—Moving Forward in Deploying AIJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Insight ReportUS Meal-Kit Market—Challenging Economic Environment Poses Growth Hurdles Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research July 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadMeal-kit companies have experienced tremendous growth throughout the pandemic, fueled by the lack of dining-out options. However, with pandemic demand fading, the meal-kit industry is struggling due to seasonal demand challenges, rising inflation and high operational and marketing costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US meal-kit market, as well as its competitive landscape and key demographics, themes and challenges we will be watching in the space in 2023 and beyond. Data in this research report include: Total sales and sales growth for the US meal-kit market for 2018–2027E US meal-kit market share by company for 2019–2022 Proprietary research data on what meal-kit subscription services consumers used in the past year and why Marketing and fulfillment expenses for Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Marley Spoon for 2020–2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Blue Apron, DoorDash, HelloFresh, Kroger, Marley Spoon, Sunbasket Other relevant research: Market Navigator: US Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and Strategies US Online Grocery Survey 2023: Insights into Shopper Behaviors, Quick Commerce and Meal Kits Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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:Personal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Home Bargains To Open StoresConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportCommerceTech Power List 2023: Unveiling the Innovators Shaping the Future of Retail Vijay Doijad, Analyst July 19, 2023 Reasons to ReadIn partnership with Bain & Company and Bain Capital Ventures, Coresight Research is thrilled to share the unveiling of the inaugural CommerceTech Power List 2023, which recognizes and celebrates exceptional, venture-backed innovators in the commerce and marketing tech space that are shaping the future of retail. The winners—the top 10 Power Players and five Rising Stars—are acknowledged for their contributions and achievements, with a focus on their potential implications for driving retail performance. Read this report to learn more about the CommerceTech Power List 2023, including details on the winners. Other relevant research: The Coresight Research Retail-Tech Landscape series spotlights innovators that are disrupting the retail industry. More Coresight Research reports on emerging technology 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 2026, Week 20: Suit Direct To Open StoresAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural Headwinds
Insight ReportUS and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, July 2023 John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research July 19, 2023 Reasons to ReadWe provide an update on retailers and retail-adjacent companies filing for bankruptcy in the US and the UK. Data in this research report are: Major US and UK retail bankruptcies in 2Q23 and 3Q23 to date Companies mentioned in this report include: Lunya, Rockport, Tuesday Morning Other relevant research: The previous report in the US and UK Bankruptcies Latest series, outlining developments as of mid-June 2023 Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies: A Slowdown in 2022 but Warning Signs Ahead The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports The Coresight Research Retail Bankruptcies Databank 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 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail AlchemyGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Saks Files for Bankruptcy; Macy’s To Close More Stores; Amazon Plans New Superstore
Insight ReportJune 2023 US Retail Sales: Higher Wages and Slower Inflation Drive Moderate Retail Sales Growth Primel Konok, Analyst July 18, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in June 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), June 2022–June 2023 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, May 2023 and June 2023 Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. 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. 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:Self-Service Technology: Powering The Modern In-Store Experience and OperationsMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open Stores
