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We review store closures and openings in the US and the UK for the full-year 2021. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the year. We also present our projections for US store closures and openings in 2022.

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. Click here to view.

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The Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. This report is the final in a three-part series in which we present innovative technology startups that showcased their solutions at the event.

Solutions cover returns reduction, sustainability, brick-and-mortar store insights, cybersecurity and more.

For more insights from NRF 2022, read the second report in this series and our coverage of day three of the event.

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The Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. In this report, we present our top insights from day two of the show on January 17, 2022. 

For more insights from NRF 2022, read the second report in our three-part series on the technology innovators exhibiting at the event.

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NRF 2022 Day Two: Coresight Research Insights

Talent Is the Bottleneck for Metaverse Development

For Meaningful DEI, Integration Is Key

Consumer-Centric Listening Is Being Redefined

Change from Within Through a Focus on Customers

Innovation Is Key at Ralph Lauren

Physical Stores Are Still Important for Brands

Instant Delivery Models Can Support Sustainability

Technology and Passion Drive Sustainability

Artificial Intelligence Can Be Retailers’ Point of Difference

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The Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. This report is the second in a three-part series in which we present innovative technology startups that showcased their solutions at the event.

In this report, we focus on Israel-based startups that are disrupting the retail technology landscape.

For more insights from NRF 2022, read the first report in this series and our coverage of day two of the event.

 

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We assess US retail traffic in December 2021, covering the following:

  • Weekly shopper traffic trends
  • Traffic by retailer vertical
  • Regional traffic trends
  • Traffic by retailer location type

Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports.

Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail.

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Coresight Research’s January 10, 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.

Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank

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The Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. In this report, we present our top insights from day one of the show on January 16, 2022.

For more insights from NRF 2022, read the first report in our three-part series on the technology innovators exhibiting at the event.

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NRF 2022 Day One: Coresight Research Insights

There Is a Willingness To Embrace Change

Reverse Mentoring and Removing Employee Burdens Are Effective DEI Strategies

Target Emphasizes the Importance of Agility, Flexibility and Adaptability

Pet Telehealth and Pet Healthcare Marketplaces Are the Future of Pet Care

Localization Is Key When Expanding to DTC

Sustainability in Retail Requires Expertise and Cooperation

Existing Data Is the Building Block for Using AI

Blockchain Will Be the Future of Authenticity 

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The Coresight Research team is attending NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18. This report is the first in a three-part series in which we present innovative technology startups that showcased their solutions at the event.

For more insights from NRF 2022, read our report from day one of the event.

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Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in December 2021. This report covers the following:

  • US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year and two-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, including two-year growth

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.

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Livestreaming e-commerce (shoppable live video) presents a significant opportunity for brands and retailers to retain consumer engagement online and drive sales.

Together with Firework, we debunk six myths about livestreaming e-commerce present brands and retailers with critical insights into optimizing their US livestream e-commerce strategies to win in the live-shopping space. 

This free report is sponsored by Firework and can be accessed by registering for a free account.

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Introduction

Six Livestreaming Myths Debunked: Coresight Research x Firework Analysis

Myth #1: Live-Shopping Marketplaces Dominate the Livestreaming  E-Commerce Space

Myth #2: Producing Live Video Takes the Same Effort as TV Commercials

Myth #3: Broadcasting on Social Media Will Drive Sales Conversion

Myth #4: Livestreaming Is Primarily a Tool To Promote Deals

Myth #5: Investing in Celebrities Translates to Sales

Myth #6: Sales Conversion Is the Only Metric That Matters

Firework: A Next-Generation Digital Experience Solution Designed for the Open Web

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In 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 Kmart’s dwindling store portfolio following the company’s latest store closure announcement.

Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US.

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Our 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 ACME Markets, Kmart and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&Q, GO Outdoors and Wilko in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Bed Bath & Beyond, Big Lots and Citi Trends.

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. Click here to view.

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Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into important longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. This report uses all of our 2021 data to assess consumer buying habits and begin to analyze the impact of the Omicron variant.

We analyze 2021 trends in consumer behavior and provide data on these key areas:

  • How Omicron is affecting consumers’ avoidance of public places
  • Regional and age differences in avoidance of public places
  • In-store vs. online spending on everything from furniture to toiletries

Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly surveys.

Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank.

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