Research DigestInsights Video: Earth Day 2023—Sustainability in Retail Coresight Research April 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadWith Earth Day around the corner (April 22, 2023), Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind. In this Insights Video, our Director of Research, Swarooprani Muralidhar, highlights our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector. The EnCORE framework provides a model through which retailers can begin to internalize a sustainability strategy, comprising five elements: environmental awareness, circular models, optimized operations, responsible supply chains, and excellence in reporting and communication. Other relevant research: Returns, Resale and Sourcing in Apparel—Infographic The Coresight Research EnCORE Framework for Sustainability in Retail Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free Infographic US Fashion Resale Market: E-Commerce and Luxury Capture Greater Share All our coverage of sustainability 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
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 16: US Openings Up Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst April 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this 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 report include: Bensons for Beds, Dirt Cheap, Fleet Feet, Poundland, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Superdrug and Tesco Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 15: Closures Up in US and UK Store Tracker Extra: US and UK Store Openings and Closures 2022 Review and 2023 Outlook The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly report, 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
InfographicReturns, Resale and Sourcing in Apparel—Infographic Coresight Research April 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadWith Earth Day around the corner (April 22, 2023), Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind. In this infographic, we highlight our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector. The EnCORE framework provides a model through which retailers can begin to internalize a sustainability strategy, comprising five elements: environmental awareness, circular models, optimized operations, responsible supply chains, and excellence in reporting and communication. Companies mentioned in this report include: Depop, Gucci, Tapestry Other relevant research: Insights Video: Earth Day 2023—Sustainability in Retail The Coresight Research EnCORE Framework for Sustainability in Retail Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free Infographic US Fashion Resale Market: E-Commerce and Luxury Capture Greater Share Retail Innovators: Sustainability and Tech Enablers in the Luxury Ecosystem The Secret to Unlocking a Sustainable Retail Future Through Blockchain—Infographic All our coverage of sustainability in retail This document was generated for
Insight ReportConsumers’ Appetite For Luxury in a Post-Zero-Covid China Charlotte Rothschild, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research April 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadChina’s Zero-Covid policies resulted in three years of severe travel and mobility restrictions and multiple lockdowns in major cities, severely damaging economic consumption in the country, particularly in 2022. However, 2023 saw the repeal of many of these policies. Using new proprietary survey data, we explore Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury post Zero-Covid. We also examine macroeconomic indicators, retail trends and other factors influencing Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury. Data in this report include: Global, China and US luxury market sizes for 2019 through 2023 (estimated) Proprietary survey data on Chinese consumers luxury purchase habits last year and their purchases intentions for the 12 months ahead Household savings information for Chinese citizens for 2019 and 2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Chanel, Dior, JD.com, LVMH, Richemont, SKP and Tiffany Other relevant research: Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers Slowly Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-Commerce Market Outlook: Asia Luxury Market To Drive Global Luxury Growth Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2023: Calendar The China Consumer Tracker report series from Coresight Research 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
Insight ReportRetailTech: How Consumers and Grocery Retailers Can Reduce Food Waste from Field to Fridge John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 19, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe scale of food waste is enormous, with financial and environmental sustainability-related impacts. In this report, we explore the robust technology landscape focused on reducing food waste across the entire value chain: in the field, in the grocery store, in the pantry, in the restaurant, as well as in food recycling. We cover artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), demand forecasting and more. Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh, Appel, Full Harvest, Goodr, IBM, Misfits Market, Orbisk, Phenix, Spoiler Alert, Whywaste Other relevant research: Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key Trends Overcoming the Food-Waste Challenge: Improving Profit While Doing Good—we surveyed more than 200 large grocery retailers in North America, asking them about their activities, challenges and plans for reducing food waste. Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. All our coverage of emerging technology and sustainability 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
Deep DiveE-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer Demand Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 19, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe online apparel and footwear market presents growth opportunities, especially for brands and retailers that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space. Data in this report, for the US apparel and footwear sector, include: Annual sales and growth rates, 2018–2027E E-commerce penetration rates, 2018–2027E Inflation—changes in the Consumer Price Index, February 2022–February 2023 Selected major brands’ and retailers’ online revenues and market share Proprietary survey findings—online apparel return rates Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, FindMine, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Macy’s, Markable, NIKE, Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, Shein, Switcher Studio, Target, Walmart, Zara Other relevant research: Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next? The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and Beyond All our coverage of apparel and footwear retail, specialty apparel retail and digital 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
Deep DiveFive Trends in US Food CPG: Transparency, Sustainability and Technology Lead the Way Arun Sriram, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 18, 2023 Reasons to ReadWith the supply chain, inflation and other macroeconomic pressures experienced in 2022—and the economic uncertainty many consumers feel in 2023—food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are looking for innovative ways to engage with consumers and cater to their needs. We look at five key food trends in the US CPG market, namely the technologies, initiatives and innovations CPG companies are using to address changing consumer demands around health and wellness, transparency and sustainability. Data in this report include: The US edible CPG segment size for 2017 through 2026E Proprietary survey data on the most important types of environmental sustainability initiatives to consumers Types of plant-based products purchased by consumers in 2022 Consumers’ leading indicators in determining the transparency of food brands and retailers Emerging technologies that CPG manufacturers planned to adopt by the end of 2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Kellogg, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever Other relevant research: Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023 Market Outlook: US CPG—Growth Led by Price Hikes Amid Macroeconomic Volatility 10 Trends in the US CPG Market Explore CPG data, reports and company profiles on the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub 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
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Hints of a More Active Consumer Owen Riley, Analyst April 18, 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 April 10, 2023. Data in this report, based on proprietary survey findings, include: Profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Avoidance of public places, by type of public place 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 Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: All of our US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra 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
Insight ReportMarch 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Decelerates from February Daniel Rodden, Analyst April 18, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in March 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), February 2022–February 2023 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, December 2022 and January 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
Insight ReportTikTok Shop: How Brands, Merchants and Creators Can Sell Products Directly on the Social Platform Charlotte Rothschild, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research April 17, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe expansion of TikTok Shop indicates TikTok’s intent to pursue its e-commerce strategy in the US. We discuss what the shopping feature means for brands and retailers, covering how it works, the Affiliate Marketplace and retailer case studies. Data in this report include: Proprietary survey data—Top social media platforms used for shopping by US social media shoppers Companies mentioned in this report include: Bytedance, Douyin, PacSun, Revolve, TikTok Other relevant research: Think Tank: Seizing Social Commerce Opportunities in the US US Social Commerce Survey 2022: Capitalizing on Social Media Influence in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Social Commerce All our coverage of digital 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
Deep DiveChina Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Continues To Fluctuate Echo Gong, Senior Analyst April 17, 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 report, we present findings from our survey conducted on April 3, 2023. Data in this 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 since December 2022 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
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Leans In on Automation To Boost Margins John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 16, 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,” (CEO and Founder of Coresight Research), discusses Walmart’s recently announced plans to accelerate revenue and operating-income growth, with the targeted profitability improvements owing to increasing automation in its supply chain. Other relevant research: Walmart Investor Community Meeting 2023: Leveraging Automation To Achieve $130 Billion in Additional Sales in the Next Five Years The Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery Innovation Walmart To Expand Its Health Footprint, Plans To Nearly Double Its Healthcare Centers by 2025 Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s Club Read last week’s Weinswig’s Weekly, which presents four trends identified by our recent data dive on how US consumers are shopping for groceries. This document was generated for
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 15: Closures Up in US and UK Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst April 14, 2023 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this 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 report include: Walmart Other relevant research: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 14: Harbor Freight Tools and Urban Outfitters Drive US Openings Store Tracker Extra: US and UK Store Openings and Closures 2022 Review and 2023 Outlook The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly report, 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
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media Vijay Doijad, Analyst April 13, 2023 Reasons to Read We published an update to this report in June 2025, which you can access here: Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media Retail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Categories covered in this landscape are: Digital marketing platforms In-store advertising Marketing personalization platforms Retail analytics Experiential technologies Retail media accelerators Companies mentioned in this report include: AdAdapted, Aki Technologies, Banyan, Firework, Obsess, Octane AI, Pathr.ai, Placer.ai, RetargetLinks, Swiftly Our landscape infographic summarizes the companies outlined in this report. Other relevant research: A Guide to Multiplying Retail Media Dollars The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To Watch More Coresight Research reports on retail media 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
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker Databank—New Data Coresight Research April 13, 2023 Reasons to ReadFrom beauty to footwear to luxury goods and beyond, explore hundreds of proprietary data points on which retailers US consumers are buying from and what they are purchasing. New in April 2023, the Coresight Research US Consumer Tracker Databank includes time-series data on where consumers are shopping and what they are buying in each of 12 major US retail sectors and categories, tracked quarter by quarter. 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
