Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer Retreat Coresight Research September 3, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Consumers’ retreat from physical stores and public places in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery, but some sectors will fare better than others. In this report we assess the impact of the Delta variant and consumers’ retreat from public places in the following key areas: Variations in consumer behavior between age groups, and the surprising return of older shoppers Differing patterns of behavior and avoidance across the country The locations and sectors worst affected—and those that may yet benefit Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey 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: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 1,550 Stores Opened in 2025Analyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown Impacts
