Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Modest Valentine’s Day Spending LikelyHow do consumers plan to spend for Valentine’s Day? Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 31, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Records January SlowdownShifts in Amazon’s share of nonfood shoppers see the online giant struggle to compete with Walmart. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 24, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Winter HabitsWe assess how US consumers are responding to macroeconomic pressures. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | January 21, 2023 Premium Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Company ProfileCostco is a US-based retailer of food and beverages, fuel, health and beauty products, general merchandise and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company operates stores in Australia, Canada, China, France, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Puerto Rico).Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | January 13, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 2: UK Openings Up 67%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Albertsons, Costco and Macy’s, among others.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 12, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Costco and Sam’s Club, the two leading warehouse clubs in the US. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue and margin growth, shopper profiles and their brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 4, 2023 Premium 3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth SlowOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 23, 2022 Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Preview—2022 Marks a Return To NormalcyOn the surface, Black Friday 2022 may seem extraordinary—with retailers implementing a wide variety of discounts earlier than usual and growing inflation and promotion fatigue—but this year’s shopping holiday marks a return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | November 15, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Walmart Dominates Food and Nonfood Ahead of HolidayWe assess inflation’s impact on US consumers’ holiday shopping. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 3, 2022 Premium 2Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Heading into the Second Half with Inventories Up StronglyOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down year over year.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | September 22, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs—Weathering Post-Pandemic ChallengesIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the interconnected US mass merchandiser and warehouse club sectors, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 20, 2022 Premium 2Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retailers Post Negative Sales Growth as Demand for Discretionary Goods ErodesWe analyze the second quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 16, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Australia Grocery Retailing: Woolworths vs. ColesWoolworths and Coles are heavyweights in Australian grocery retailing. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into key elements of their businesses: revenue and margin growth, market share, store portfolios, e-commerce initiatives and growth strategies.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | August 1, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery—Surging Inflation Disrupts Grocery RetailIn this Market Outlook, we discuss US grocery, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators.Read More