Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% Year over Year Coresight Research August 19, 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 Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Ahold Delhaize, Fossil Group and Michaels. 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 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyUK Store Tracker Extra: 2025 Store Openings and Closures Review and 2026 Outlook
Insight ReportJuly 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens as Inflation Moderates Coresight Research August 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined in June 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:2026 Sector Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Moderate Growth in a Stabilizing Macro EnvironmentSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
Insight ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—An Accelerated Pursuit of Profitability Coresight Research August 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are continuing to grow in the US apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market size, competitive landscape and trends in the space, including expansions into physical spaces. We also discuss highlights from Allbirds, a.k.a. Brands and Solo Brands. Learn more about DNVBs in beauty and personal care and in the food, beverage and food supplement market. Our DNVB Databank provides details of US consumer-goods brands that launched online. 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:Analyst Corner: What’s Ahead for Retail Media in 2026, with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookGlobal Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and Sustainability
Insight ReportJuly 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Slow; Big-Ticket Falters Amid Real Estate Crisis Coresight Research August 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn July, China’s year-over-year sales increased by 3.2%. We review monthly data for retail sales in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales 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:US Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceEconomic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet Naik
Deep DiveUS Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Expect Solid Prospects for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe US outdoor apparel and footwear market is growing at a faster pace than the overall apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market’s growth prospects and drivers, as well as the impact of inflation. We also explore key themes in the market, including deurbanization and fashion resale. This report features highlights from Columbia Sportswear, Dick’s Sporting Goods, L.L.Bean, The North Face and more. We also discuss Savitude and Skyscrape as technology innovators in the space. Learn about how US apparel and footwear brands are adopting hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Discover 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape Key Themes To Watch in US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market Technology Innovators 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:Seven & i Holdings IR Day Spring 2026: Store Modernization, Fresh Food, Digital Growth and Global Expansion Drive the 2030 RoadmapAnalyst Corner: Value, Vintage and Luxury Drive US Fashion Resale Momentum, with Aditya KaushikHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer Vision
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: The C-Suite’s Evolution—Embracing Technology Coresight Research August 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. The retail C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society. We analyze the C-suite growth of the Coresight 100 (C100), our focus list of influential public companies spanning nine sectors in retail and consumer goods, to discern sector and industry trends. Our analysis indicates that each company in the C100 has added 4.3 C-suite roles (outside of the traditional roles of CEO, CFO, COO and Investor Relations) on average in the past 20 years, across the 12 identified major categories of roles. Click the image below to read our full report on the evolution of the C-Suite. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonPlaybook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureAnalyst Corner: Analyzing Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions for the Apparel, Footwear and Department Store Sectors, with Aditya KaushikDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field
Insight ReportLivestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the Scenes Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. This report includes highlights from social media platforms Flip, Instagram and YouTube, as well as retail companies including Jet Commerce, Galaxy, Verishop and Walmart. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail Crime and Shrink: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology DeploymentsAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Demands a New Retail Playbook—Executing with STORE, with Charlie Poon
Deep DiveExperiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper Engagement Coresight Research August 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadShoppers are looking for more than transactional experiences. We analyze the recent rise in experiential retail in the global sportswear market, presenting research on: Survey data on experiences consumers would like to see in stores Real-time product testing and engaging in-store events An example of Dick’s Sporting Goods experiential retail strategy Seamless and integrated in-store shopping methods Animations, gaming and video components Read our report comparing Dick’s Sporting Goods with Foot Locker and discover our insights on innovations in physical apparel stores. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Coresight Research Analysis Experiential Retail in Sportswear Stores Innovations by Sportswear Companies To Enhance the Online Experience What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s BEST Framework 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:Financial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AIWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion DriveThe STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in Retail
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 2Q22, Week 3: Capri and Ralph Lauren Report Strong Results; Hanesbrands and Qurate Post Sales Declines Coresight Research August 16, 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 14, 2022, across multiple sectors: apparel and footwear brand owners (Ralph Lauren and Hanesbrands), e-commerce (Qurate Retail) and luxury companies (Capri Holdings). Click here to read Week 2 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Analyst Corner: Adapting to Structural Disruption in Beauty and CPG Supply Chains, with Abhinav Tagore
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shopper Shifts Amid Summertime Cyclicality Coresight Research August 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 8, 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: 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:Analyst Corner: Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Aditya KaushikSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicFinancial Sentiment Falls Despite Supreme Court Move to Strike Down Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow Generations Actually Shop: Young Consumers Buy Broadly, Older Consumers Buy Deep
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Wholesale vs. DTC—US Apparel and Footwear Retail Coresight Research August 15, 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 report on the adoption of hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models by US apparel and footwear brands. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here or by clicking the image. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeUS Consumer Sentiment Amid the Middle East Energy ShockSupply Chain Insights for Beauty and CPG: Strengthening with Technology, Diversification and Operational Resilience
Insight ReportMetaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum Merge Coresight Research August 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss the upcoming Ethereum blockchain merge to a “proof of stake” mechanism. This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of August 8, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which explores the use of AR (augmented reality) technology in fashion, with highlights from Burnett New York’s recent “MetaBurnett” event, which linked the real and virtual worlds. For more on NFTs, read Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTs. 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:Consumer Sentiment Softens in March as Oil Shock Pressures Build: China Consumer Survey InsightsChina Optimism Rises in May, but Floods, Energy, and Property Keep Spending Cautious and Value-Driven: China Consumer Survey InsightsChinese New Year 2026 Review: A Shift Toward Extended, Segmented and Experience-Driven Consumption2026 Sector Outlook: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Retailers—Warehouse Clubs To Lead Growth amid Sustained Value-Seeking Behavior
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Will Holiday 2022 Inventory Be a Golden Goose or an Albatross for Retailers? Coresight Research August 14, 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 outlook for retailers’ holiday 2022 inventory planning strategies. 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:Prime Day 2026 Insights: How Amazon Converges Retail, Media and AISelf-Service Technology: Powering The Modern In-Store Experience and OperationsShaping What’s Next in Retail—Physical Retail, AI, Retail Media: Insights from NextGen 2025, a Coresight Research ConferenceInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Changing Dynamics and Consumer Shifts Coresight Research August 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the US convenience store sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, the competitive landscape, and key themes and innovators in the market. Click here for all Coresight Research coverage of convenience stores. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators 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:Global Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsThe US Consumer: Inflation, Gas Prices, Sentiment and Learnings from Earnings SeasonHead-to-Head in Beauty Retailing: Sephora vs. Ulta BeautyAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon
Deep DiveThe C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in Retail Coresight Research August 12, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite. Our analysis focuses on the Coresight 100, our focus list of influential public companies spanning nine sectors. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The C-Suite’s Evolution: Coresight Research Analysis The C-Suite Is Growing with Social, Technology and Industry Developments Department Stores’ C-Suite Growth Outpaces Other Sectors Food, Drug and Mass Market Sector Has Most Diversified C-Suite Growth Across the C100, 14% of CEOs Are Women and 19% of CFOs Are Women C-Suite Focuses on Data, Security and Wellness Because of Hybrid Work 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsAnalyst Corner: US Consumers’ Plans for the Memorial Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: 40 New Openings for Ross Stores Reflect Off-Price Encroachment
