Insight ReportMay 2018 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research June 27, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our Monthly Consumer Update rounds up key metrics that reflect consumer demand in the US, the UK and China. We focus on direct, leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy: wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth. Highlights from our May Consumer Update: In the US,gasoline prices jumped by 21.8% year over year in May, while retail sales (ex gasoline) continued to grow strongly. In the UK, retail sales growth bounced back strongly in May. In China, food-price inflation eased further,and calendar effects contributed to a slowdown in retail sales growth. 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: Dollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data AnalysisWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce Around 250 Store Openings for 2026The New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional Stores
