Deep Dive | January 2, 2024 Premium A Growing Movement Toward In-Store Shopping: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ growing preference for in-store shopping and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 2, 2024 Premium In-Store Food and Beverage Shopping Receives Festive-Season Boost: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 53We reveal which retailers and categories saw a holiday boost. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 31, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: New Year’s Resolutions for Retail in 2024This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” explores New Year’s resolutions for retailers, and the opportunities and challenges in retailing in the year to come. Read More
Store Tracker | December 29, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 52: US Store Openings Pass 5,500Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from NIKE and Versace, among others, and previews retailers’ plans for 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | December 28, 2023 Premium Essentials Resilient While Select Discretionary Categories Experience Downturn: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ purchasing and avoidance habits and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | December 28, 2023 Premium December 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of December 22, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | December 27, 2023 Premium December 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: The Picture Heading Into 2024The 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 December 22, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | December 26, 2023 Premium Enclosed Malls Draw More Shoppers Amid Festive Season: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 52We assess how where consumers are shopping for Holiday 2023. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, November 2023: Holiday Fuels Accelerated Clothing and Footwear SpendingThe 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 November 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth increased to 2.8% year over year Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2023 Premium November 2023 UK Retail Sales: Easing Inflation and Holiday Season Boost SalesIn November 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 5.6% 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 | December 24, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Year in Review and Future OpportunitiesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reflects on Coresight Research’s journey in 2023 and highlights key industry insights and trends. We look ahead to 2024 with excitement. Read More
Store Tracker | December 22, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 51: Previewing Plans for 2024—Dollar General (US) and Asda (UK) To Lead Store OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Michaels and Asda, among others, and previews retailers’ plans for 2024. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2023 Premium Macy’s $5.8 Billion Buyout Bid: A Symphony of Risk and OpportunityTwo hedge funds, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital, are reported to have joined forces to bid on a takeover of Macy’s for $5.8 billion. We dive into the opportunities and risks that the bid presents and its impacts for the US department store sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: New Funding, Infrastructure and Applications, Plus Google’s Recent Product Launches and Tech PartnershipsContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including the latest tech startup funding, new generative AI applications and infrastructure, and developments and tech partnerships from Google. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Holiday Homestretch—Amazon and Off-Pricers Poised To Win This SeasonAs the end of the 2023 holiday shopping season approaches, we take stock of the latest metrics, leveraging proprietary survey data, retail sales results and shopper traffic data. Read More