Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium February 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth DeceleratesIn February 2023, US store-based traffic grew 3.9% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Store Tracker | March 30, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 13: UK Closures Up 45%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Lululemon Athletica, among others. Read More
Event Coverage | March 29, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Day Four: AI, Engagement and Omnichannel Dominate DiscussionsWe present key insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2023, covering artificial intelligence (AI), marketing to Gen Zers, how best to hire technology talent in 2023 and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Insight Report | March 29, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Retailers See Mixed Results as Discretionary Demand Remains WeakWe offer analysis of the fourth quarter of 2022 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps. Read More
Event Coverage | March 29, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Day Three: Web3—Spurring Change Across the Retail ChainWe present key insights from day three of Shoptalk 2023, covering Web3, luxury store experiences, the future of the retail landscape and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | March 28, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Focus on Financial Position and SecurityUS consumer avoidance may be set to stabilize after recent volatility. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 Day Two: AI Takes Center StageWe present key insights from day two of Shoptalk 2023, covering livestreaming, loyalty programs, sustainability, the store experience, applications of artificial intelligence and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | March 27, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Beauty ShoppersHow are consumers in China purchasing beauty products? Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2023 Premium February 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a YearIn February 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6.5% 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 | March 26, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Drones Are Really Beginning To Take OffThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses recent ventures in drones, including from Amazon, IKEA and Walmart. Read More
Store Tracker | March 23, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 12: US Closures Up by One-Quarter Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Best Buy, Dollar General, Five Below, Foot Locker, Signet Jewelers and Williams-Sonoma, among others. Read More
Event Coverage | March 23, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe offer a preview of the Shoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, presenting the 12 participating technology innovators across four areas of retail disruption. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium Data Dive: UK Retail Sales Outlook 2023In this Data Dive, we consider a number of major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on UK retail sales. We include our proprietary projections for year-over-year retail sales growth, month by month. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $127.3 Billion in Refunds, Number of Returns Up by 10.6%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of March 3, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More