Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Surprisingly Slow Labor Market in April Mars an Otherwise Strong Month for the US Economy Coresight Research May 17, 2021 Coresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series examines several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyzes how they may impact the industry in the months to come. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. In April, the recovery of the jobs market stalled, but the long-term outlook for employment remains strong. However, retailers may soon have to prepare for a potential rise in labor costs as some workers are less incentivized to work and inflation fears surface. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food StoresAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2026: Growth Opportunities in Value, AI and Omnichannel Retail
