Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Quick Commerce Coresight Research October 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadQuick-commerce players provide rapid home delivery of groceries and daily essential items to customers. We present selected startups globally that provide quick-commerce (instant needs) services across the retail sector through dark stores and partnerships. We discuss three key trends in quick commerce and identify startups from Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and the rest of the world. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick Commerce Quick Commerce Trends in Retail Partnerships and Acquisitions Present Strong Growth Opportunities for Existing Players Third-Party Delivery Services Can Expand Quickly with No Inventory Costs Venturing Beyond Groceries and Daily Essentials into New Segments Is the Next Big Step for Quick Commerce Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick Commerce—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick Commerce, by Region 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: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 12: The Original Factory Shop Continues Store ClosureUS Consumer Sentiment Amid the Energy Shock: Premium Subscriber CallAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Home-Improvement Retailing Coresight Research October 18, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. The home-improvement retail sector was one of the winners from the pandemic, as housebound consumers spent freely on their homes. Faced with a softening property market, rising interest rates and constrained consumer spending, the picture has shifted in 2022. Our Market Outlook explores the growth of the US home-improvement retail market, as well as market factors, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in the space. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Supply Chain Insights for Apparel, Footwear and Department Stores: Transforming with AI and Real‑Time ForecastingWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Assessing Amazon’s Grocery Strategy: How Amazon Is Positioning Itself to Dominate the Future of US Food RetailWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Home Bargains To Open Stores
Insight ReportSeptember 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows as Inflation Moderates Coresight Research October 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we how different sectors performed in September 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector Coresight Research’s 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. 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. 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:Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000Analyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie Poon
Event CoverageMarks and Spencer (M&S) Investor Day 2022: Company Expands Food Stores and Reduces Full-Line Stores Coresight Research October 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Marks and Spencer’s Investor Day on October 12, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s growth and value creation plan. Key topics include the following: Plans to restructure its cost base, with a long-term goal of £400 million ($454 million) in cost savings The acceleration of its store rotation strategy Aims to grow the market share of clothing and home as well as food Read more of Coresight Research’s coverage of Marks and Spencer. 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:How Generations Actually Shop: Young Consumers Buy Broadly, Older Consumers Buy DeepWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresUS CPG Sales Tracker: Essentials Drive Growth as Pricing Pressures EaseTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Deep DiveA Guide to Multiplying Retail Media Dollars Coresight Research October 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetail media is an attractive business opportunity for many retailers, and also provides brands with a chance to expand their customer base and increase revenue. To capitalize on this emerging opportunity, companies need to establish a winning retail media strategy. In this Custom Report, we analyze key trends in the market and offer recommendations for retailers to optimize their retail media strategy. Our insights are informed by a proprietary survey of US-based retailers, conducted in August 2022. We cover the following key topics: Current shares of advertising budgets going to retail media Retail media as an incremental source of revenue Rising competition from new entrants The benefits of an integrated retail media network This free report is sponsored by Swiftly, a retail technology solution provider that offers retail media solutions, helping retailers monetize their digital advertising dollars and build customer loyalty. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Scale and Opportunity Retail Media: Coresight Research x Swiftly Analysis Trends in the Retail Media Market Different Types of Retail Media Build or Partner? Key Considerations for Retailers Case Study: Swiftly Partners with TSMC 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:US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?
Deep DiveAmerica’s Biggest Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers: Assessing Performance and Strategy Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe analyze America’s 10 biggest apparel and footwear specialty retailers, covering Gap Inc, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, American Eagle Outfitters, Lululemon Athletica, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Urban Outfitters, H&M, Designer Brands and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Our analysis includes: Revenues Comparable sales Operating margins Store growth Selling propositions Target audiences Major growth strategies Read our Market Outlook on specialty apparel retail in the US, UK and China. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction America’s Biggest Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers: Coresight Research Analysis Rankings and Trajectories Positioning and Proposition Strategy and Analyst Commentary What We Think 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:3Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Drives Performance into Holiday 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresThe New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Halloween Spending Plans Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 10, 2022, survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Consumers’ expectations of their Halloween spending and activities What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places Which retailers consumers are buying from—for food and nonfood purchases What shoppers are buying online and in-store Complementing our weekly survey reports, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current patterns will lead in the coming months. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra 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:2026 Retail Predictions: Europe—Five Pillars for Resilience Amid Heightened Contextual ChallengesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Saks Files for Bankruptcy; Macy’s To Close More Stores; Amazon Plans New SuperstoreBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationConsumer Sentiment Reaches Its Lowest Level; Tariff Pessimism and Inflation Awareness Increases: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Subscription E-Commerce—Unboxing the $15 Billion Market Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Following strong consumer demand and sales growth in 2021 and so far in 2022, US subscription e-commerce businesses are reaping the benefits of recurring sales models for revenues and customer relationships. Our analysis of the US subscription e-commerce market includes proprietary market sizing and consumer survey data. We cover the market’s growth, business models and major players, plus opportunities for brands and retailers. Click the image below to read our full US Subscription E-Commerce report. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?
Deep DiveUS Holiday Gifting 2022: Decoding Shopper Plans Amid Increasing Uncertainty Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe discuss what shopping for gifts might look like in the 2022 holiday season. Leveraging a Coresight Research survey of US gift shoppers, we present key trends and consider how retailers can meet the expectations of value-oriented and budget-conscious shoppers while capitalizing on the still-growing gifting economy. Our discussion includes insights on the following: The impacts of inflation Influential factors in shoppers’ purchasing decisions The length of the holiday shopping window Spending plans, both online and in-store Popular gifting categories (including gift cards) Popular channels for gift searching and purchasing The top challenges for shoppers in online gift shopping The impact of innovation in the overall digital gift-giving experience This free Custom Report is sponsored by GiftNow, an integrated digital gifting solution. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Explore our wider coverage of US holiday retail. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Scale and Opportunity US Holiday Gifting 2022: Coresight Research x GiftNow Analysis 1. Inflation To Impact Holiday Gifting Budget for Most Americans 2. Pricing Will Be the Biggest Influence on Gift Purchasing 3. Long Shopping Window Extends Further This Holiday Season 4. Inflation Will Not Take Away from Shopper Enthusiasm During the Holidays 5. Gift Cards Top the List of Preferred Gifts Shoppers Would Like To Receive 6. Online Channel To Remain Strong for Gift Shopping 7. Online Shopping Is Challenging—Even More So for Gifts 8. Digital Gifting Innovations Can Alleviate Challenges Holiday Gifting in 2022 and Beyond: Key Recommendations 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:Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and Infrastructure: Premium Subscriber CallShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 13: Openings Down 47% Year Over Year
Insight ReportCountdown to Holiday 2022: Trends To Watch in US Last-Mile Delivery Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will characterize last-mile shipping this year, covering the following key areas: US consumers’ holiday shopping intentions—based on proprietary survey data The expected impact of US shipping carriers’ peak surcharges Labor shortfalls in the retail trade, logistics and transportation sector Opportunities for alternative fulfillment providers such as Walmart GoLocal, American Eagle Outfitters’ Quiet Logistics, Gap’s GPS Platform Services, Instacart and DoorDash Explore our wider coverage of US holiday 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 26: WHSmith Closes 18 North America StoresSeven & i Holdings IR Day Spring 2026: Store Modernization, Fresh Food, Digital Growth and Global Expansion Drive the 2030 Roadmap
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Shoptober Is Back Again This Year, but for Different Reasons Coresight Research October 16, 2022 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 return of “Shoptober”—the pull-forward of the holiday shopping season into October. 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:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyInnovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AICanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the Year
Flash ReportKroger and Albertsons Announce Merger: Details, Data and Implications Coresight Research October 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn October 14, 2022, US grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons announced that they entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies plan to merge. In this report, Coresight Research analysts discuss the deal and its likely implications, drawing on sales, store and shopper data. 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 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Home Bargains To Open StoresBeauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain Context
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 41: US Store Closures Down 55% Year over Year Coresight Research October 14, 2022 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 in year-to-date 2022 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week 2021 and year-to-date 2022 major US and UK store openings, store closures and bankruptcies This week, there are highlights from Forever 21, Parachute and Sheetz in the US and Clarks, Dunelm and The Food Warehouse, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Rite Aid. Click here to view our 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 2022 year to date, filterable by sector and year. 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: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Six Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?
Company ProfileUnilever PLC (LSE: ULVR) Company Profile Coresight Research October 14, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaApril Sentiment Steadies, but Energy and Property Drag Weigh on Households: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion Plan
Event CoverageBig Billion Days 2022 Wrap-Up: Sellers and Consumers Benefit from Tech-Powered Shopping Experiences Coresight Research October 13, 2022 Reasons to ReadIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart hosted its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), from September 23 to 30, 2022. We present key highlights from BBD 2022, including: The prominent health and wellness theme of the event The increased virtual shopping experience provided by Flipkart this year Sustainability and customer service initiatives offered during BBD 2022 The top-selling categories during this year’s event For more on BBD 2022, read our preview report, which covers Flipkart’s preparation for the event, as well as coverage of competing events by companies such as Amazon. To learn more about the retail sector in India in 2022 and beyond, read our Market Outlook, India Retail—On the Path to $1 Trillion, Supported by Demographics and Digital. 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:Middle-Income Consumers Drive Improved Financial Optimism: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsSix Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?Analyst Corner: The Appeal and Power of Middle-Aged RFID Technology Continues to Pick Up Steam, with John Harmon
