Insight Report | August 1, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: June 2022 Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Slows to 1.5% Year Over YearThe 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 June 2022, showing that spending is up 1.5% year over year. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2022 Premium July 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in June 2022, sales returned to positive territory in China, while the UK and US saw nominal sales growth. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | July 25, 2022 Premium June 2022 UK Retail Sales: Deepest Volume Declines in 30+ YearsIn June 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.9% year over year while values grew 1.7%. Online sales declined by 9.7%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2022 Premium June 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Rebound; Almost All Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in June 2022, year-over-year sales grew 3.9%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2022 Premium June 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates FurtherIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. June 2022’s data shows traffic growth decelerating further. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2022 Premium June 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Demand Contracts as Mortgage Rates Hit Decade HighsWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand contracted while mortgage rates hit decade highs. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2022 Premium June 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: What Does the Summer of Experiences Mean for Retail?In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of June 27, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections. Read More
Insight Report | June 28, 2022 Premium June 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in May 2022, the decline of retail sales in China began to ease, while retail sales in the UK and the US grew. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | June 27, 2022 Premium May 2022 UK Retail Sales: Slowing Sales Growth and Accelerating Volume Declines Point Toward Economic UncertaintyWe present May 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking while sales growth is slowing. In May, total UK retail sales grew 1.8% in value while volumes declined by 5.7%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Insight Report | June 23, 2022 Premium May 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates; Ticket Weakens Due to InflationIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. May 2022’s data shows traffic and tickets weakening. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2022 Premium May 2022 China Retail Sales: Decline in Retail Sales Softens as Lockdowns EaseWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in May 2022, year-over-year sales declined by 5.0%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2022 Premium May 2022 US Retail Sales: Sales Stay Nominally Healthy While Volumes Continue To DeclineMay 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 6.5% year over year as discretionary spending was squeezed by inflation. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: April 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 6% Year over YearThe 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 April 2022, showing that spending is up 6% year over year. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2022 Premium May 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2022, we saw UK retail sales growth losing momentum, stronger-than-expect retail sales growth the US and total retail sales continue to decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium April 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Volumes Continue Shrinking with Rising InflationWe present April 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking with rising inflation. In April, total UK retail sales grew 2.7% in value while volumes declined by 4.9%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More