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: Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 ConferenceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most Sectors
