Insight Report | September 7, 2023 Premium BEST at Retail: Experiences—Consumer Centricity Boosts EngagementIn our BEST at Retail series, Coresight Research examines how brands employ the elements of the BEST framework in their online and offline stores. In this second report, we offer strategies that companies can adopt to create engaging in-store experiences and glean insights from recent store visits. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2023 Premium August 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Mortgage Rate Increases to Highest in Over 21 YearsWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of August 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal the impacts of a high mortgage rate. Read More
Insight Report | September 5, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Solid Results; Academy Sports, Big Lots and Signet Jewelers See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 3, 2023, which include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Big Lots, Dollar General and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | September 4, 2023 Premium Consumers Focus on Essentials: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how consumers are changing their retail behavior as the summer ends. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 3, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Here’s How US Consumers Will Spend Labor DayThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” previews the Labor Day holiday, drawing on proprietary Coresight Research consumer data. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, July 2023: Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Accelerates, Making a Potential Turning PointThe 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 July 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 3.1% year over year Read More
Deep Dive | September 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q23: Consumer Spending Growth Weakens in Many Countries Despite Easing InflationThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2023, which show slowing consumer spending growth in the US, France and Germany. Read More
Insight Report | August 31, 2023 Premium August 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Consumer Sentiment Falls Month Over Month Amid Inflation ResurgenceThe 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 August 28, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | August 30, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 5: Burlington, Dollar Tree, Petco and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Results; Foot Locker, Gap, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 27, 2023, which include Coty, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s and Urban Outfitters. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 27, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Inclusivity, Premiumization and Innovation Lead the US Beauty Market ForwardThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the future of the US beauty market. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2023 Premium Research Preview: The Future of MallsWe offer an early look at research from our forthcoming report, The Future of Malls: Analyzing Mall Retail Dynamics Through 2030. In that report, we will provide quantitative predictions and analyze sector dynamics for US malls through 2030. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2023 Premium US Men’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Embracing Growth and InclusivityWe explore the market size and trajectory of the US men’s plus-size apparel market, major factors impacting the market, its competitive landscape, and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond in the space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 23, 2023 Free Report Customer Data Platforms: Unearthing Buried Treasure in Unified Shopper ProfilesCoresight Research and VASS explore the benefits of customer data platforms (CDPs) in creating complete shopper profiles from extensive data trails. We discuss how companies can connect with their huge unknown customer base. Read More
Insight Report | August 22, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 4: JD.com, Ross Stores, TJX and Walmart Report Strong Results; Home Depot and Target See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 20, 2023, which include Home Depot, Ross Stores, Target and Walmart. Read More
Deep Dive | August 22, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Web3 for RetailHow can retailers tap the benefits of Web3? We present selected technology providers globally that are offering Web3 solutions for retail, in the areas of infrastructure, payments, security, supply chain and more. Read More