Insight Report | April 22, 2024 Premium April 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Disposable IncomeThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of April 19, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | April 18, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Is Self-Checkout on the Way Out? US Retailers Scale Back To Fight TheftContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US and the UK. We discuss recent legislative changes, retailer announcements and news about loss-prevention technologies. Plus, discover insights on the scaling back of self-checkout from retailer earnings calls. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2024 Premium Economic and Financial Sentiment Hit Six-Month High: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 15, 2024 Premium March 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates But Remains Solid; General Merchandise Stores ReboundIn March 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by just over 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2024 Premium March 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Growth To Remain in Mid-Single-Digit Range Amid Rising 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 March 26, 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | March 28, 2024 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 2Q24—Expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the second quarter of this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping series analyses consumer expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We also look ahead to the 2024 holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | March 14, 2024 Premium February 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates—Electronics Stores Rebound; Nonstore Retailers See Strong GrowthIn February 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium February 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity For Retail Sales GrowthThe 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 February 23, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2024 Premium January 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates; Health Stores and Nonstore Retailers Continue To Show Solid GrowthIn January 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by nearly 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | February 8, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, January 2024: CVS Drives Closures, Shuttering 4+ Million Square Feet of Retail SpaceThe US will see more than 7 million square feet of retail space close in 2024. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from January 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Insight Report | January 29, 2024 Premium January 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Higher Inflation Hints at Weakened Retail Sales To Start the YearThe 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 January 24, 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | January 22, 2024 Premium December 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Positive Shifts To Start the New YearThe Coresight Research US Housing Market Indicators series analyzes the current housing market landscape in the US, based on a range of metrics. This report analyzes the latest data available as of the end of December 2023. Read More
Insight Report | January 8, 2024 Premium November 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Boosts Traffic and SalesIn November 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 3.3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 3.3%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. 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
