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Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 22% Year over Year

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from February 2022, which show consumer spending in a solid position.

Store Tracker | March 31, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK.

Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Department Store Insights: Macy’s Sees Strongest Recovery

We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstorm in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 and 2019 in terms of sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and more.

Deep Dive | March 29, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Rising Avoidance Fuels Online Shopping

Online shopping is rising along with US consumers’ avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium

February 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Grow Even as Inflation Drives Value Expansion; Online Sales See Record Drop

Amidst inflation, overall sales increased 10.0% year-over-year while online sales declined by 16.9%. We analyze February UK retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and Retailers

We analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Infographic | March 28, 2022

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US Retailer Video Analytics Survey—Infographic

Coresight Research and Sensormatic explore the use of in-store video analytics, AI and computer vision in US retail. We present our key findings in a free infographic.

Store Tracker | March 25, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK.

Deep Dive | March 21, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers Pace

Less than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Store Tracker | March 18, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK.

Insight Report | March 17, 2022 Premium

February 2022 US Retail Sales: When Will Consumer Spending Slow?

February 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 12.8% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well.

Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US Retailers

Venture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions.

Insight Report | March 16, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, March 2022: Emerging Creators and the Metaverse Are Reshaping the Livestreaming Landscape

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the rise of independent content creators, the rollout of regular livestream schedules, and brands’ efforts to capture live commerce opportunities in the metaverse. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | March 14, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Avoidance Hits New Low

US consumers are exhibiting a new record low of avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Event Coverage | March 14, 2022 Premium

Kroger 2022 Business Update: Alternative Profit Streams To Support Future Margin Expansion

On March 4, 2022, Kroger hosted its 2022 Business Update event in Orlando, Florida. We present key insights from the event, outlining Kroger’s strategies to bolster its fresh food category, elevate its customer experience and accelerate digital growth and profitability.