Insight ReportRetailTech: Big Brother Is Watching… and Helping—Uncovering Insights on In-Store Shopper Behavior with Customer Tracking Tools Coresight Research August 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadRetailers can use customer tracking tools, powered by AI (artificial intelligence), to gather data on shoppers inside the store. We discuss the available technologies and the benefits to retailers of generating insights on consumer behavior. We also present selected vendors of customer tracking solutions, from enterprise players to innovators in the space. Read more Coresight Research coverage of AI in retail and retail technology. 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 Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. China
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Adaptive Apparel in the US—Consumers Seek Value Coresight Research August 25, 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. We believe that inclusivity is a key trend to watch in retail; it is a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. Coresight Research’s 2022 US consumer survey on adaptive clothing, footwear and accessories found that among respondents who have a disability or care for someone with a disability, 48% reported having challenges in finding apparel to meet their needs. Price is the top challenge, cited by more than six in 10 respondents in this subset. Price is both the biggest challenge and the top request among respondents: 57% of respondents with disabilities would like to see lower prices. Click the image below to read our full Think Tank on the US adaptive apparel market, including analysis of shoppers’ preferences and behaviors as well as innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CES 2026 Preview: A Guide to What Retailers Should See and DoAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Deep Dive10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market Coresight Research August 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadFast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, including: Alternative models such as resale and rental Testing marketplace models Data-driven forecasting Improving supply chain capabilities Launching experiential in-store concepts Entering the metaverse Implementing return fees Leveraging brand mashups Expanding to untapped geographies Making sustainability and inclusivity priorities Read our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail here. Learn about Shein’s growth in the fast-fashion market here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters 10 Trends in Global Fast Fashion: Coresight Research Analysis Capitalizing on Resale and Rental as Alternative Models Testing Marketplace Models Implementing Data-Driven Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management and Personalization Ramping Up Supply Chain Capabilities Introducing Experiential In-Store Concepts Entering the Metaverse Implementing Return Fees To Put Tighter Control on Product Returns and Preserve Margins Leveraging Brands Mashups Ramping Up Presence in Untapped Geographies Making Sustainability and Inclusivity Priorities 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse
Deep DiveThink Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth Opportunities Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2022 and beyond. In this report, we explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read more about inclusivity in retail and 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail. Click here to view all of our Think Tank 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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresInnovator Profile: SocialQ AI—AI-powered social media strategy and content management platform4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterPowering Next-Gen Retail Stores with Advanced Network Connectivity
Insight ReportInstant Commerce: Quantifying the Long-Term Opportunity in Rapid Delivery Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Reasons to ReadInstant commerce (also known as instant needs) fills a gap in the market by providing rapid delivery. With such platforms now established, what does the future hold for this sector? In this Custom Report, we explore the market potential for instant commerce platforms over the next five years. We present insights across the following key topics: The projected potential size and penetration of the instant commerce market worldwide and in the US Consumer adoption of the sector—including reasons to pick a specific instant commerce platform—based on proprietary survey findings The scope for expansion of instant commerce product categories This free report is sponsored by Gopuff, a leading instant commerce platform for brands and consumers in the US. Click here to read more Custom Reports from Coresight Research. 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:The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 9: Marks & Spencer Leads Store OpeningsHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Convenience Store Retailing Coresight Research August 24, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. This graphic presents selected insights from our Market Outlook on US convenience store retailing. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Click the image below to read more on our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond, as well as notable market factors, the competitive landscape, themes and retail innovators. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains Unchanged
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime Latest Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 15, 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: The latest on Amazon Prime memberships What shoppers are buying online and in-store 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 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:Higher- and Lower-Income Consumers Drive Financial Optimism to Four-Month High: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon1Q26 Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Builds Broaden as Traffic Stabilizes and Margin Discipline Becomes More CriticalHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday Weekend
Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing Diversifies Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, we explore domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories. Click here to read the previous report in the series, in which we cover the stabilization of international freight rates and the broader impact of the G7 nations’ forthcoming ban on Russian gold. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the retail supply chain. 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 State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines3Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Drives Performance into Holiday 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store Expansion
Insight ReportJuly 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Nearly Flat; Ticket Strengthens Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe assess US retail traffic in June 2022, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. 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:Innovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet2026 Sector Outlook: US Department Stores Retailing—A Slowing Decline amid Strategic Reset
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 4: Sales Fall at Kohl’s, Ross and TJX as Shoppers Cut Back; Walmart Revises Guidance Coresight Research August 23, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the second quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 21, 2022, across multiple sectors: beauty brands and retailers (Bath & Body Works and Estée Lauder), department stores (Kohl’s), mass merchandisers (Target and Walmart), off-price retailers (Ross Stores and The TJX Companies), home and home-improvement retailers (The Home Depot and Lowe’s), luxury companies (Tapestry) and warehouse clubs (BJ’s Wholesale Club). Click here to read Week 3 of the Earnings Insight 2Q22 series. 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:January 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting More Than 3% Growth as Retail Outlook Score ImprovesRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Analyst Corner: The Appeal and Power of Middle-Aged RFID Technology Continues to Pick Up Steam, with John HarmonChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental Strategies
Company ProfileColgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) Company Profile Coresight Research August 23, 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:Putting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsIntroducing the Store Intelligence Platform: Premium Subscriber CallConsumer Sentiment Reaches Its Lowest Level; Tariff Pessimism and Inflation Awareness Increases: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadArtificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in powering retail experiences in the metaverse. In this report, we explore the applications and benefits of AI across two key areas: Improving immersiveness through content creation and engagement—covering virtual idols, reality technology-powered experiences and personalization Enabling voice control and optimizing systems—with discussion of natural language processing (NLP) This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 8: Floor & Decor, Sprouts Farmers Market and The Home Depot Announce Store ExpansionMarch 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Analyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportJuly 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To Decline Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn July 2022, UK retail sales growth grew 5.7% year over year while volume declines were at 3.0%. Online retail sales decreased by 4.2% year over year. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. 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:Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearFinancial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe Agent Is the App: Insights from the 2026 Blue Yonder ICON Conference
Insight ReportHow US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail Coresight Research August 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadMalls and shopping centers are grappling with reduced footfall and the pressures of an e-commerce surge. In this report, we discuss how mall operators can extend their position as physical platforms for their retail tenants in the digital world. We present insights across the following key topics: The future of the mall as an omnichannel platform—three recommendations for mall operators to pave a successful path forward The current state of US malls and shopping centers—including occupancy rates, store-based fulfillment (such as ship-from-store) and pandemic-induced challenges Shopper trends in the US—covering online vs. in-store shopping preferences, the role of convenience in omnichannel experiences and the need for mall owners to gain a holistic view of shopper demand This free report is sponsored by Adeptmind, an AI (artificial intelligence)-based product-discovery solution for malls and shopping centers. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. 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:Consumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicFinancial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment Focus
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The Inflationary Springboard for Grocery Private Label Coresight Research August 21, 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 inflationary springboard for grocery private label. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 24: Closures Up 31% Year Over YearShoptalk Spring 2026 Wrap-Up: Retail Insights Centered on AI Successes and Results
