Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: The Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twins Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Internet of Things (IoT) provides the crucial link between the virtual and real worlds. Devices fitted with IoT sensors that are connected to 5G networks can help brands and retailers recreate real-world locations in detail and providing immersive virtual experiences. In this report, we explore IoT technology as it relates to the metaverse, covering its key components and the benefits of digital twins. 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 payments. 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:Higher-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves Significantly; Dining Out and Travel Lead Spending Cutbacks: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 15: 7-Eleven Announces Store ClosuresAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
InfographicThe Coresight Research BEST Framework for Retail Excellence Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research BEST framework provides a model through which retailers can implement a consumer-centric approach to physical and digital retail, covering brand building, experiences, services and technology integration. Discover more in our reports: BEST at Retail: Evolving Physical Stores for the Attention Economy (2026) BEST Framework—A New Era in Retail Excellence (2022) This infographic 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:Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldPlaybook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureCES 2026: Retail Track Wrap-Up—Search, Experiences, Technology and Social MediaAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%
Deep DiveBEST Framework—A New Era in Retail Excellence Coresight Research August 8, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research launched its proprietary BEST framework in 2019, helping retailers rethink their approach to physical retail via brand building, experiences, services and technology integration. Now, we relaunch our BEST framework to provide all players with a model through which they can achieve retail excellence by taking a consumer-centric approach to online and in-store retail. In this report, we explore each aspect of the framework, with our insights supported by analysis of proprietary US consumer survey findings. Our BEST framework is in line with Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. That framework provides retailers with a model for adapting to a new world marked by consumer-centricity in 2022 and beyond. Non-subscribers can access a free graphic summarizing our BEST framework here. 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicAI and Organizational Design: Retailers Are Flattening Management Layers To Speed AI Decision-MakingShifting the Size and Fit Paradigm: A Three-Pillar Framework To Reduce Returns and Future-Proof for Agentic CommerceNRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show—Day 3—Agentic Commerce Expectations, Marketplace Best Practices and Disciplined Brand Transformation
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Same-Day Store Deliveries: Another Service Model in Retail Coresight Research August 7, 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 Amazon’s latest retail initiative—offering same-day deliveries on behalf of select brands, fulfilled from those retailers’ stores—and what this means for the company moving forward. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaConsumer Sentiment Largely Holds Steady in December After November Highs: China Consumer Survey InsightsAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceKroger Targets Regional Expansion with $1.65 Billion Giant Eagle Acquisition
Insight ReportUS Holiday Retail 2022: Early Thoughts on a Likely Challenged Peak Season Coresight Research August 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we offer our first look ahead to US retail’s 2022 holiday season. We assess the potential impact of the following key factors: Easing input cost pressures Elevated inflation Easing inventory and supply challenges versus last year Wildcard factors including a “winter of experiences,” another Covid-19 wave and intensifying global tensions 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:Analyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John MercerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Malin + Goetz and Russell & Bromley File for AdministrationConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsSentiment Improves Slightly; Tariff Pessimism Eases; Inflation Awareness Highly Salient: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra: Sustainability—How Important Is It to Shoppers and What Do They Want Retailers To Do? Coresight Research August 5, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our proprietary survey data. In this report, we focus on sustainability, which has captured the attention of consumers in recent years, particularly since the onset of the pandemic. We examine changing consumer behaviors as well as preferences for how retailers should address sustainability. We assess to what extent sustainability impacts where consumers shop for essentials vs. non-essentials, by income and age. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextShifting the Size and Fit Paradigm: A Three-Pillar Framework To Reduce Returns and Future-Proof for Agentic CommerceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 8: Claire’s To Close Stores
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 31: US Store Openings Near 4,500 Coresight Research August 5, 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 J.Crew in the US and Joules, Superdry and TK Maxx, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Big 5 Sporting Goods, Boot Barn, Love’s Travel Stops, Murphy Express, Prada, Sheetz, Sleep Number and Steve Madden. 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:Analyst Corner: Evolving Stores with Our BEST Framework, with John MercerThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitInnovator Profile: Sotira—Managing Reverse Logistics and Offloading Surplus Inventory with AISector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data Graphic
Deep DiveJuly 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Signs of Softening Demand as All Home Sales See Double-Digit Decline Coresight Research August 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur US Housing Market Indicators report offers the latest insights into the state of the US housing landscape. We cover nine recent metrics for the US market. This month’s report shows that demand is softening and all home sales declined. Read our complete coverage of the home and home improvement sector here. 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:High-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 18, 2025—InfographicApparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail-Tech Landscape: MarTech
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Fashion Rental Market Booms Coresight Research August 4, 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. Although it is not mainstream, fashion rental is an essential part of the apparel and footwear market, as many consumers seek out value options, both in terms of price and sustainability, while wanting to try different things without committing to purchases. We expect the US fashion rental market to see strong growth in 2022. Click the image below to read our full report on the US fashion rental market, including its growth, business models and major players, as well as opportunities for brands and retailers. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsAssessing Amazon’s Grocery Strategy: How Amazon Is Positioning Itself to Dominate the Future of US Food RetailFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Retail Earnings Insights, 3Q25: Premium Subscriber Call
Deep DiveUS Back to School 2022: Top Categories and Apparel Brands Coresight Research August 4, 2022 Reasons to ReadContinuing our US Back-to-School 2022 series, we categories and clothing, accessories and footwear brands that US consumers look set to shop this back-to-school (BTS) season, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Our discussion covers the following key topics: Top BTS categories—including shopping expectations by school level Expectations to spend more versus less compared to last year, by category—with analysis by income group Most popular apparel brands—overall and by school level Our survey covered apparel brands such as Adidas, Champion, Fruit of the Loom, Old Navy and NIKE, as well as private labels from Target, Walmart and department stores. Read more in our US Back-to-School 2022 series: Retail Outlook—Here’s What Shoppers Say They Will Do Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share? For more insights into consumer behaviors and expectations in US retail, click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra reports. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Personal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi To Open 40 StoresRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in England
Company ProfileAvery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) Company Profile Coresight Research August 3, 2022 Reasons to ReadTech 20 is our focus list of companies providing enabling technology for retail. 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 Tech 20 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:Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and MoreCoresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic Imperatives: Premium Subscriber CallChina Optimism Rises in May, but Floods, Energy, and Property Keep Spending Cautious and Value-Driven: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in India Retail: Reliance Industries vs. Tata Group Coresight Research August 3, 2022 Reasons to ReadReliance Industries and Tata Group are two of the biggest conglomerates in India. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide key insights into their retail and consumer businesses, including their performances, business strategies, operating margins, brand portfolios and sustainability initiatives. For more on Reliance Industries, see our company profile on the conglomerate’s retail arm, Reliance Retail Ventures; meanwhile, for more on Tata Group, read our report on the company’s super app, Tata Neu, part of our India Retail Insight series. Read the previous report in our Head-to-Head series on department store retailing, comparing Kohl’s and Macy’s. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Reliance vs. Tata: Coresight Research Analysis Business Overview Revenue Growth and Performance Business Coverage—Retail and Consumer Growth Strategies E-Commerce and Digital Initiatives Sustainability Initiatives Recent Acquisitions by Reliance and Tata 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:Analyst Corner: Evolving Stores with Our BEST Framework, with John Mercer2026 Sector Outlook: US CPG—Volume Growth, GLP-1 Influence and Digital Acceleration To Drive CPG GrowthAnalyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John MercerPersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data Graphic
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2022: Retailers To Open 75 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space in 2022 Coresight Research August 3, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur monthly US Store Tracker Extra report supplements the Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports with additional insight, including retailer-level data on square footage and closures and openings as a percentage of total store base. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings at the end of each month in 2022 versus the comparable period in 2021. Year-to-date data in this report are as of July 29, 2022 (corresponding to week 30 in our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker) versus the comparable period in 2021 (the four weeks ended June 25, 2021). Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra reports. 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—click here to view. 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 Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Agentic Commerce—Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Invokes “Multiplayer Mode”Rolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Accelerates to High-Teens Coresight Research August 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended July 10, 2022, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read more reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—February 2026 UpdateNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Greggs To Open 120 Net New Stores4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover Improvement
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day India 2022: Wrap-Up—Event Showcases Consumers’ Willingness To Spend Coresight Research August 2, 2022 Reasons to ReadAmazon India held its sixth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 23–24, 2022. We present key insights and trends from the event, covering the following: Customers shopped at more sellers this year and many merchants recorded sales Prominently shopped categories during Prime Day 2022 The effect Prime Day had on Amazon India’s member base The indications the event provided the company, setting the stage for upcoming shopping events and holiday sales Click here to read more about Amazon’s Prime Day in 2022 and previous years. 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:Sentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicUS Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers Think
