Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 5: Burlington, Deckers, Dick’s and Ulta Post Strong Results; Big Lots, Foot Locker, Kohl’s and Others 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 first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 27, 2023, which include Big Lots, Deckers Outdoor and Dollar Tree, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium 2Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Video-Sharing Platforms Overtake Social Media as a Live-Shopping DestinationVideo-sharing platforms have overtaken social media as a destination for live shopping. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium More Active Consumers Proliferate Ahead of Memorial Day: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 22Shoppers are engaging in more activities ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium April 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Slow While Total Retail Sales AccelerateIn April 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% 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
Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, April 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth Eases FurtherThe 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 April 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed further to 2.7% year over year. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 28, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Would Be Well Served To Explore the Power of Generative AI NowThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the power of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its significance in retail. Read More
Infographic | May 26, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023—Infographic: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItHow popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers, and why do they shop Amazon Fashion? This infographic presents highlights from our sixth annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com. Read More
Store Tracker | May 26, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 21: UK Closures Up 59%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Boot Barn and Shoe Zone, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | May 25, 2023 Premium Where Do Shoppers Cross the Aisle?: US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2023We examine which retailers are successfully persuading consumers to cross the aisle and shop for both food and nonfood products. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses shopping trends in year-to-date 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium Sportswear Brands in 1Q23: High Costs and Promotions Erode Margins, but Key Brands Remain Positive for Full-Year 2023We examine the first-quarter earnings releases of six sportswear brands or brand owners to gain valuable insights, including the impact of the Yeezy line at Adidas, and offer forward-looking implications on pricing, inventory clearance and supply chain management. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium May 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Declining Consumer SentimentThe 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 May 19, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 4: Ross Stores, TJX and Walmart Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sees Slow GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 21, 2023, which include Alibaba, Bath & Body Works and Home Depot. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2023 Premium ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should Know—UpdateGenerative AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to transform the retail industry. We explore five things retailers should know about ChatGPT and other AI solutions, including the benefits, pitfalls and technology landscape of generative AI. Read More
Event Coverage | May 22, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Role of Key Technologies and Channels in the Future of Retail—Autonomous Stores, Generative AI, Retail Media and MoreWe present a wrap-up of Shoptalk Europe 2023, exploring five major themes: technology, store experience, shopper engagement, organizational changes, and emerging channels and business models. Our insights cover autonomous stores, generative AI (artificial intelligence), retail media, Web3, livestreaming and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
