Store Tracker | May 26, 2023 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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
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
Event Coverage | May 22, 2023 Premium 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 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 21, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Singles’ Day 2023—Opportunities in China and WorldwideThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses new and forthcoming research that helps retailers understand the Singles’ Day opportunity. 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
Deep Dive | May 18, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q23: Stronger Economic Indicators Lead to Higher Consumer Spending in the US and UKThe 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 first quarter of 2023, which show increased consumer spending levels in the UK and US, but declined rates in France and Germany. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows Further as Momentum Weakens Across the BoardIn April 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 1.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
