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: Analyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresAnalyst Corner: Decoding Blinkit’s Latest Numbers To Understand India’s Quick-Commerce Growth Story, with Manik BhatiaUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Growth Strengthens in December 2025, Driven by Beauty and Food; Homecare Sees Strong Recovery
