Insight Report | November 30, 2022 Premium November 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Emerging Signs of a Slowing EconomyThe 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 November 22, 2022. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2022 Premium Quantum Computing: What Retailers Need To KnowQuantum computing is coming, and billions of dollars of investment by governments and industry are increasing its capabilities. We discuss the benefits and applications of quantum computing, as well as the implications of quantum encryption and key players in the quantum race. Read More
Deep Dive | November 29, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Underwhelming Grocery Traffic in Thanksgiving Build-UpWe examine US shopper behavior ahead of Thanksgiving. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 5: Dollar Tree, Foot Locker and Guess? Raise Sales Guidance; Burlington and Nordstrom See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2022 earnings. This week includes highlights from American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Burlington Stores, among others. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 28, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and ChinaWe analyze the apparel specialty retail market in the US, the UK and China. Our coverage includes market sizes and performance, market factors, online sector sales, the competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q22: Global Headwinds Give Rise to Economic AmbiguityOur new Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union), breaking out data for France and Germany. We cover GDP, consumer spending and inflation. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2022, which show positive GDP growth but depressed consumer spending levels. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Insights from Retailers in the US and CanadaThe Coresight Research team undertook its annual tour of stores for Black Friday, visiting stores in the US and Canada. We offer our observations and insights on the shopping event this year, covering the breadth and depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium October 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates Further in October but Strengthens on Black FridayIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. October 2022’s data shows traffic growth declined to 4.1% year over year. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Register for Free Access What Does the Metaverse Offer Beauty Brands?We outline strategic entry points for beauty brands to navigate the expanding metaverse—a new and promising virtual reality. We cover reality technologies, virtual idols, NFTs, digital twins and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Can Retailers Do To Prevent Shoplifting and Organized Retail Crime?This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses how retailers can prevent shoplifting and organized retail crime. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2022 Premium November 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in October 2022, retail sales growth slowed further in the US, the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses the leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy—wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth—in these three markets. Read More
Store Tracker | November 25, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 47: US Closures HalveOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works and Best Buy among others, in the US and Co-op, Fabb Furniture and The Food Warehouse, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | November 23, 2022 Premium 10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: 10 Key TakeawaysCoresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival drew a global audience. We provide 10 takeaways, including consumers’ device preferences, peak traffic times, consumers’ interest in behind the scenes and food content, the clean beauty trend and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime PreventionThe need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand from retailers for innovative loss-prevention solutions. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. Read More
Insight 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
