Deep Dive | May 23, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Declines in Avoidance and Shopping ProliferateOur weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial security. Read More
Infographic | May 23, 2023 Premium The Retail Buzz Around Generative AI—Infographic: Examples and Applications in RetailGenerative AI (artificial intelligence) is creating quite the retail buzz; it has the potential to transform the retail industry. We present highlights on generative AI in this infographic, including examples and applications in retail. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2023 Premium April 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Accelerate Further as Most Sectors Continue To See Strong GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in April 2023, year-over-year sales grew 16%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2023 Free Report Research Preview: The State of the American MallWe offer an early look at data-driven research from our forthcoming report, The State of the American Mall: Competitive, Attractive and Here To Stay, analyzing the mall format in the US, including occupancy rates and traffic trends. Read More
Store Tracker | May 19, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 20: US Closures Up by Three-Quarters vs. 2022Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Office Depot and Greggs, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 18, 2023 Premium US Innerwear Market: Three Trends Driving Success for Brands and RetailersWe explore the US innerwear market (nightwear, underwear, hosiery and socks), including its size and trajectory, market factors, competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | May 15, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See Year-Over-Year DeclinesWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show year-over-year declines in home sales, with pending homes taking the most significant blow. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2023 Free Report Unleashing the Power of Retail Media with First-Party Data and Location AnalyticsRetail media networks (RMNs) underscore a boom in digital advertising. Building on first-party customer data, we explore how retailers can leverage location and macroeconomic data to improve their targeted advertising strategies by generating more accurate shopper profiles. This free report is sponsored by Placer.ai. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 14, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding Amazon Fashion—Key Insights from Our Annual US Consumer SurveyThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key trends in clothing and footwear shopping on Amazon, highlighting findings from the sixth annual survey of US consumers conducted by Coresight Research. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #4: Post-Tax-Day Wrap-Up—IRS Issues $237 Billion in Refunds, Coresight Research Survey Reveals Consumers’ Plans for Tax RefundsWe provide a wrap-up of the 2023 US tax-filing season, as of the end of April 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. We also discuss consumers’ plans for their tax refunds, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Store Tracker | May 12, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 19: UK Openings Up 52%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Christmas Tree Shop and Mango, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival globally, is six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the festival in China, leveraging proprietary survey analysis on Chinese consumer behavior and preferences. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItOur sixth annual survey of US clothing and footwear shoppers explores their preferences and habits on Amazon.com. How many consumers shop Amazon Fashion? What do apparel shoppers think of Amazon’s offerings? How does Amazon stack up against the competition in terms of shopper numbers? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into emerging and multiyear trends. Read More
Event Coverage | May 5, 2023 Premium Hong Kong Web3 Festival: Generative AI, Standardization and Hong Kong’s Ambition To Fuel Web3 DevelopmentHong Kong has ambitions to become a global Web3 hub and financial center. We present insights from the inaugural Hong Kong Web3 Festival, covering the metaverse, Web3 developments, standardization and generative AI. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium Has the Chip Shortage Ended? What Does This Mean for Retailers?We discuss the current availability of chips (semiconductors) following recent shortages and spikes in consumer demand for electronics and appliances. We also present recent commentary on supply and demand from selected technology companies. Read More