Store Tracker | October 27, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 43: Z Gallerie Drives Additional US Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Z Gallerie and Hotel Chocolat, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2023 Premium October 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of October 23, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened MarketThe subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive ConversionWe explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season. Read More
Deep Dive | October 23, 2023 Premium Diverging Trends During China’s National Day Celebrations: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore Chinese consumer behavior during the National Day Golden Week public holiday and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2023 Premium September 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slows Amid Continuing Cost of Living Pressures and Unseasonably Warm WeatherIn September 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 22, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Elevated Gasoline Prices and the Pressures on Consumer WalletsGasoline prices remain a risk factor for US retail as we head further into the holiday quarter and closer to 2024. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the prospects for US gasoline prices and the consumer context for recently increasing gas prices. Read More
Market Outlook | October 11, 2023 Premium Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Department StoresThis Research Preview provides an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator on US department stores. We analyze market growth, the competitive landscape, key themes and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 9, 2023 Premium New Questions Reveal Consumers’ Economic Pessimism: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 41We assess US consumer confidence ahead of the holiday retail season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 8, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Are the Prospects for US Holiday Retailing?This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses our updated view on the prospects for US holiday retailing, drawing on our analysis of proprietary consumer survey data, inflation trends and more. Read More
Insight Report | October 3, 2023 Free Report Groceryshop 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Themes Driving Grocery Retail InnovationGroceryshop 2023 took place during September 19–21 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. In this report, we present our top takeaways from the conference, across themes including unified shopping experiences, future-proofing and new growth opportunities. Coresight Research is a research partner of Groceryshop 2023. Read More
Insight Report | October 2, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, August 2023: Beauty, Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Slows But Remains ResilientThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from August 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year Read More
Analyst Corner | October 1, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retail Media Networks Present a Challenging but Highly Rewarding OpportunityThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses how companies can unlock the true potential of retail media, with highlights from a recent proprietary survey of brand advertisers in the CPG sector. Read More
Insight Report | September 29, 2023 Premium September 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of September 26, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | September 28, 2023 Premium September 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Strong Wage Growth and Labor Market Signal Positivity for Holiday SeasonThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of September 24, 2023. Read More