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Our US and UK Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2021 Review and 2022 Outlook supplements our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker. We review store closures and openings in the US and the UK—including breaking down the numbers by sector and analyzing the retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the year.

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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 gaming and virtual worlds as the next content battleground, following Microsoft’s announcement that it will acquire Activision Blizzard.

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

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The Coresight Research team attended NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, US, from January 16 to 18.

In this report, we present 10 key insights from the full three-day show, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more.

For more insights from NRF 2022, read about the technology innovators that exhibited at the event.

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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 Arula, Barnes & Noble and Smart & Final in the US and Clintons, Geek Retreat and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Aritzia and Costco.

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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In December 2021, year-over-year sales growth slowed, while overall 2021 retail sales grew by double-digits.

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

We also present data for two-year retail 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.

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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.

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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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Reasons to Read

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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