Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization Coresight Research July 21, 2022 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for mass customization. We cover visualization and scanning, 3D printing, product configuration and more. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization Mass Customization Trends in Retail Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization, by Category Visualization and Scanning 3D Printing Customization Technologies, Software and Platforms Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Customized Garment Printing Product Configuration Shop/Business Management Software and Technologies 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:Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookCEO Brief: A Turning Point for US Consumers and the Economy?Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday SeasonGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious Era
Deep Dive10 Trends in Global Beauty Coresight Research July 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadConsumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area. Our trend coverage spans pre-eminent multiyear trends such as premiumization and sustainability to nascent trends such as the expanding metaverse. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of beauty brands and retailers. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters 10 Trends in Global Beauty: Coresight Research Analysis Beauty and Wellness Ethical Beauty via Sustainable Packaging Beauty Retail Partnerships Beauty and the Metaverse Beauty and Livestreaming High Growth in the Male Beauty Sector Big Beauty Firms as Investors and Accelerators Premiumization in Fragrance The Rise of Beauty Technology The Evolving Role of Celebrities and KOLs 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: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerThe US Online Grocery Surge: What’s Driving It, Who’s Shopping and Why the Momentum Is Here To StayAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi To Open 40 Stores
Insight ReportLiving Up to the Hype: How Digital Media Platforms Can Close the Loop Between Content, Culture and Commerce Coresight Research July 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn the ever-evolving landscape of global youth culture, it can be daunting for brands to know how to reach the most influential consumers of fashion, art, entertainment and technology. We explore how Hypebeast is positioning itself to play a major role in defining the narrative of the Web3.0 generation through its new media business model. We identify opportunities for Hypebeast to: Drive increased engagement across social media channels Lean into livestreaming e-commerce and recommerce to connect with young consumers Accelerate from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, leading the shift to the metaverse This free Custom Report is sponsored by Hypebeast, an online lifestyle destination for contemporary trends, fashion and culture. Click here to read more Custom Reports from Coresight Research. Read our full coverage of the metaverse and our coverage of livestreaming e-commerce. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. 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: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerAssessing Amazon’s Grocery Strategy: How Amazon Is Positioning Itself to Dominate the Future of US Food RetailSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsAWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by Amazon
Event CoverageThe Lead Innovation Summit: The Retail World of Tomorrow—Adaptive Retail, DTC, Livestreaming, NFTs and More Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn July 12 and 13, 2022, The Lead brought together retailers for its Innovation Summit in New York. Coresight Research moderated a panel on livestreaming and interviewed Christina Rapsomanikis, VP of E-Commerce & Digital, North America, Coty. Our coverage of the event also features key insights from many other panels, including: The new tactics retailers are taking to grow their brand and develop stronger channels The importance of emerging technologies, such as livestreaming, the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) The opportunities of the adaptive retail market For more on innovation in the retail world and the companies propelling it forward, read Coresight Research’s Innovator Research. 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:2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicFinancial Optimism Hits Six-Month High; Consumers Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John MercerAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John Mercer
Insight ReportJune 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Rebound; Almost All Sectors Report Positive Growth Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadIn June, China’s year-over-year sales increased by 3.9%. 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 SpaceBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationAnalyst Corner: Evolving Stores with Our BEST Framework, with John MercerThe State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Settle into Summer Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 11, 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:CEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthDisrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie Poon
Deep DiveInfluencer Marketing in Luxury: Video-First and Virtual Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadTraditional marketing campaigns appear to be ceding relevance as social media’s reach and that of influencers becomes increasingly ubiquitous. We discuss how luxury brands can use influencers to drive sales, what younger consumer audiences seek and the future of luxury influencer marketing. For more on the luxury retail, read our Market Outlooks on the US, Asia and Europe. Learn about consumer perceptions of influencers in our 2022 US survey on social commerce. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Role of Luxury Influencers: Coresight Research Analysis Luxury Consumers Seek Insights from Influencers Before They Buy Celebrities Are the Primary Type of Influencer Consumers Follow “Genuinfluencers” Appear Integral To Pursuing Sustainability Goals Virtual Influencers May Be the Future of the Influencer Industry Video Content and Powerful Visuals Are Important Drivers of Luxury Sales Luxury Brands Should Utilize Video-Led Platforms To Tap Younger Shoppers 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:CEO Brief: 2026 US Macroeconomic Outlook—Incremental or Inflection Point?A Guide to NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show: The Next Now—Key Insights Shaping the Future of RetailThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and Target
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day 2022: Inflation-Impacted Trends in Amazon’s c.$9 Billion Shopping Festival Coresight Research July 19, 2022 Reasons to ReadFollowing Amazon’s Prime Day on July 12–13, 2022, we discuss key trends and metrics from the global event, presenting early estimates into the scale of Prime Day 2022 and discussing the impacts of inflation in the US. Click here to read further Coresight Research coverage of Amazon Prime Day, including from past years. Click here to read all of Coresight Research’s coverage of US holiday retail. Coresight Research’s Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US operations. 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 Online Grocery Survey 2026: Delivery Pulls Ahead as Quick Commerce and AI Redefine Grocery ShoppingApril 2026 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Sporting Goods Lead Retail Growth as Consumers Tap Savings To Maintain Spending LevelsEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: MUSE Inc.—Transforming Retail Operations with Intelligent Store Robots
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Building Blocks of the Metaverse—Payments Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. 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. As consumers continue their shift toward a digital life, payment systems and solutions are evolving at a rapid pace—and have been accelerated by the emergence of the metaverse and Web 3.0. As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Energy and Inflation Update + Retail Tech for the Holidays: Premium Subscriber CallAnalyst Corner: Adapting to Uncertainty in Food, Drug and Mass Retail Supply Chains, with Sujeet NaikHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
Deep DivePlaybook: Mastering Online Returns Logistics Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. In this Playbook, we present four strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome returns logistics hurdles, driving efficiencies in their reverse supply chain. We cover returns channels, refundless returns, channels for disposing of merchandise, and more. Read more from Coresight Research’s Playbook series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Mastering Online Returns Logistics: A Playbook Offer Multiple Channels for Customers to Make Returns Designate Space To Handle Returns Evaluate Channels for Returned Items Consider Providing Returnless Refunds 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 Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover ImprovementHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—InfographicCEO Brief: Agentic Commerce—How to Stay Visible When AI Agents Become the New Shopping Funnel
Insight ReportAmazon Prime Day India 2022: Preview—Key Insights into Popular Products, Participation, Promotions and More Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadAmazon India will hold its sixth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 23–24, 2022. We present key insights ahead of the event, covering the following: Prominent product categories for Prime Day sales Improved participation from Tier 2, 3 and 4 cities Amazon India’s continued support to digitally empower SMBs Prime Day offerings and promotions 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:2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-Up2026 Sector Outlook: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Retailers—Warehouse Clubs To Lead Growth amid Sustained Value-Seeking BehaviorAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentRetail’s Tariff Refunds at Risk? US Government To Appeal Universal Refund Ruling
Insight ReportJune 2022 US Retail Sales: Record-Low Consumer Sentiment Not Reflected in Sales Growth Coresight Research July 18, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase 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 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:US Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsSix Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: The C-Suite Revolving Door Is Picking Up Speed Coresight Research July 17, 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 major C-suite shifts currently under way in retail. 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:Innovator Profile: Azoma—Optimizing Product Visibility for AI-Driven and Agentic CommerceNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Two—Diving into Loyalty and Sustainability with Sephora, Target, Walmart and OthersBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationWeekly 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 More
Deep Dive10 Trends in the US CPG Market Coresight Research July 15, 2022 Reasons to ReadUS consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, such as Clorox and Unilever, are increasingly looking for ways to cater to evolving, post-pandemic consumer needs. In this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US CPG market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Our 10 covered trends include both multiyear trends—such as heightened demand for both sustainable and health and wellness products—and new trends such as increased brand collaborations and innovation, as well as expanded private label offerings. For more on the US CPG market, read our Retail Innovators report on CPG sustainability or dive into our US CPG Sales Tracker series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction 10 Trends in US CPG: Coresight Research Analysis Focus on Sustainability Health-Focused Startup Acquisitions Private Labels’ Increased Market Share Improved E-Commerce Presence Through DNVBs Increased Social Media Leveraging by Smaller CPG Brands Increased Multi-Channel Marketing by Traditional Players Personalized Experiences To Win Consumers Visible, Agile Supply Chains Product Collaborations Increased Innovation 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:The New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie Poon
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 28: US Store Openings Up 2% Year over Year Coresight Research July 15, 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 Boot Barn, Club Champion and Giant Food, among others, in the US and The Food Warehouse, Hobbycraft and Shoe Zone, among others, in the UK. 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—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to Expand
