Deep DiveThink Tank: US BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers Are Reshaping Omnichannel Retail Coresight Research July 27, 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. Omnichannel fulfillment services, such as buy online, pick up in store, curbside pickup and smart lockers are now areas where retailers are making improvements to provide seamless shopping experiences. We analyze the following: Proprietary survey data indicating consumer preferences for collection vs. delivery Demographics on who uses collection vs. delivery, by age Types of products consumers have collected as well as retailers from which they collect Market drivers Themes we are watching, including examples of how retailers are digitally enhancing services Click here to read all of our Think Tanks. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers in the US: A Think Tank Consumer Preferences for Collection Services: Our Survey Data Competitive Landscape Market Drivers Themes We Are Watching 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:US Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceQuantifying Tariff Impacts: What Retail Companies Reported in 3Q25—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionAnalyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John Harmon
InfographicOnline Collection Services in the US—Consumer Survey Findings: Infographic Coresight Research July 27, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn this free infographic, we present select findings from our Think Tank on how online collection services are reshaping omnichannel retail in the US, covering BOPIS (buy online, pickup in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers. Subscribers can access the full report by clicking the link below: Think Tank: US BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers Are Reshaping Omnichannel Retail The 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. Click here to read all of our Think Tanks. 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Bob’s Discount Furniture To Open StoresShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open StoresAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet Naik
Event CoverageCapri Holdings Investor Day 2022: Company Targets $8 Billion Long-Term Revenue Mark Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended Capri Holding Limited’s online Investor Day on July 20, 2022. We present insights from the events, covering the group’s financial targets and its strategy for the group as a whole, as well as the goals for its individual brands, including the following key topics: The strategic pillars which the group says will lead it to hit $8.0 billion in annual revenue in the long term Where the company plans to spend to follow through on its growth plans The future of the group’s three brands, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace Upcoming store expansions and renovations to its worldwide fleet of retail locations Read more of Coresight Research’s coverage of Capri Holding Limited 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:The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Analyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 24: Closures Up 31% Year Over Year
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: June UK Retail Sales—Deepest Volume Declines in 30+ Years Coresight Research July 26, 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. 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. Adjusting for inflation, the year-over-year volume decline in UK retail sales deepened in June to (5.9)%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Excepting the pandemic-hit months of April and May 2020, this set a record for volume declines, based on the ONS’s current data set, which extends back to January 1989. In June, total UK retail sales value growth continued to slow, even as overall consumer price inflation accelerated. The total sector eked out a very modest 1.7% year-over-year value increase during the month. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Rolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadSector Focus: Dollar Store Shopping—Data GraphicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review
Insight ReportJuly 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: What To Expect for the Rest of the Summer Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of July 20, 2022. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Saving rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsLower-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran Conflict: US Consumer Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce Insights Latest—Including Learnings from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease Inflation Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 18, 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 consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What shoppers are buying online and in-store 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:US Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two Winners4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterPlaybook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply Chains
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in US Department Store Retailing: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s Coresight Research July 26, 2022 Reasons to ReadKohl’s and Macy’s are the two leading US department stores. In our Head-to-Head series, we compare their revenues, store portfolios, digital sales, product diversification, shopper profiles, consumer purchasing patterns, inflation impacts and innovations. Read our department store insights for updates on the sector’s 1Q22 performance. Learn how global luxury department stores are evolving. Read our most recent Head-to-Head report on the global beauty market comparing Estée Lauder vs. L’Oréal. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Kohl’s vs. Macy’s: Coresight Research Analysis Revenue Growth Store Portfolios Digital Sales Moderated in FY 2021: Macy’s Digital Sales Outpace Kohl’s Product Diversification: Consumer Category Preferences Continue to Shift Shopper Profiles Consumer Purchasing Patterns Inflation Impacts as of the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Innovations at Kohl’s and Macy’s 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:June 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Resilient Growth Amid Weakening Consumer FundamentalsJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus
Deep DivePlaybook: Beauty in the Metaverse—Four Strategies for Success in the Virtual World Coresight Research July 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified the expanding metaverse as a key trend to watch in retail and a component trend of Coresight Research’s RESET framework for change. In this Playbook, we outline four key ways in which beauty brands and retailers can begin participating in the metaverse. We also discuss notable recent examples of these strategies from companies including Estée Lauder, L’Oréal and LVMH. Read more coverage of the retail metaverse. Read more from Coresight Research’s Playbook series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Beauty in the Metaverse: A Playbook Build Advertising Campaigns in Virtual Worlds Craft Immersive Experiences for Consumers Create Virtual Idols Release NFT Collections and Digital Twins What We Think Appendix: About Coresight Research’s RESET 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 Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Matrix: Retail MediaAI Insights: How World Models, VLA and Physical AI Advance Retail Automation2026 Sector Outlook: US Department Stores Retailing—A Slowing Decline amid Strategic Reset
Insight ReportJune 2022 UK Retail Sales: Deepest Volume Declines in 30+ Years Coresight Research July 25, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn June 2022, UK retail sales growth grew 1.7% year over year while volume declines were the deepest in decades at 5.9%. Online retail sales decreased by 9.7% 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:Shifting the Size and Fit Paradigm: A Three-Pillar Framework To Reduce Returns and Future-Proof for Agentic CommerceAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Wrap-Up—Biggest-Ever Prime Day Spurs Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets’ Growth and Premium BuysEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicProfiling Six Artificial Intelligence Startups: AI Showcase Insights
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Journey to Omnichannel as It Consolidates Grocery Around Amazon Fresh Coresight Research July 24, 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 consolidation of grocery around Amazon Fresh. 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 2026, Week 24: Closures Up 31% Year Over YearTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicUS Consumer Sentiment Amid the Middle East Energy ShockRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
Deep DiveHead-to-Head in China’s Sportswear Market: Anta vs. Li-Ning Coresight Research July 22, 2022 Reasons to ReadAnta and Li-Ning are the two largest sportswear brand owners in China. In this Head-to-Head report, we compare the two companies by: Revenue Brand positioning Sales channels Key strategies Read our previous report in the Head-to-Head series, Head-to-Head in the Global Beauty Market: Estée Lauder vs. L’Oréal. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Anta vs. Li-Ning: Coresight Research Analysis Company Overviews Brand Portfolios: Core Brands Have Different Market Focuses Revenue: Anta Has Outpaced Li-Ning in Revenue Growth E-Commerce Revenues: Both Companies Have Mature E-Commerce Businesses Revenue by Category: Both Companies Weighted Toward Apparel Sales Channels: Li-Ning Has Higher Exposure to Wholesale Channels Key Strategies: Both Companies Aim To Expand Product Categories 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicUS Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueAnalyst Corner: Why Growth in US CPG Unit Sales Has Stalled, with Sujeet Naik
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 29: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year Coresight Research July 22, 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 Amazon, Foodtown and Louis Vuitton in the US and HMV, JD Sports and Mango, among others, in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings from Harbor Freight Tools, Leslie’s and Publix Super Markets. 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:Sentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonAnalyst Corner: Navigating the “SaaSpocalypse,” with John HarmonHoliday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday Season
InfographicChina vs. US—Livestreaming E-Commerce Adoption: Infographic Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadOur survey-based analysis explores the current state of the livestreaming markets in China and the US, covering the use of livestream shopping, popular platforms, categories and formats, consumer spending behaviors and more. We present selected key findings in this free infographic and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Subscribers can access the full reports by clicking the links below: US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022 China Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022 Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. 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:CEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsShoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsReinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business GrowthAgentic Commerce: The US’s Open Approach vs. China’s Vertical Integration
Deep DiveChina Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Value and Brand Trust Are Key in Live-Video Shopping Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in China, based on findings from a proprietary consumer survey. Our analysis covers the following key topics: Use of livestream shopping—including a comparison of China versus the US Livestream shopping habits—popular platforms, categories and formats Purchasing process—consumer spending behaviors, reasons for buying and cart abandonment The power of influencers/celebrities Coresight Research has identified livestreaming e-commerce as one of the key trends to watch in retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. Click here to read our free infographic featuring select survey findings. 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: Lawmakers Step Up Enforcement; Retailers Double Down on Technology DeploymentsEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John Mercer
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: How Do US Online Shoppers Prefer To Return Purchases? Coresight Research July 21, 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. Product returns have always been a part of retail, but recent e-commerce growth has magnified their importance. Retailers should offer multiple channels for customers to return items, to accommodate the differing preferences of consumers—particularly when it comes to online purchases. A Coresight Research survey conducted in April 2022 found that among online shoppers who had returned an online purchase in the past 12 months, mail and drop-off locations were the most preferred channels. Click the image below to read our Playbook: Mastering Online Returns Logistics, which presents four strategies that retailers can implement to improve the online returns logistics process. Our Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookNovember 2025 US Retail Sales: Positive but Muted Holiday Growth
