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Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 19% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in June 2021

The 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 the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in June 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium

June 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in June 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | July 26, 2021 Premium

June 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth of 9% Ahead of Complete End to Restrictions

We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for June 2021. Retail growth slowed for the second consecutive month, but was almost level on a two-year basis.

Insight Report | July 20, 2021 Premium

June 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 24% on a Two-Year Basis Even as Spending Shifts to Services

Total US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 12.3% year over year and by 24.2% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in June 2021.

Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium

June 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Two-Year Traffic Declines Lessen Further as More States Lift Restrictions

In June 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.8% on a two-year basis (as compared to June 2019), strengthening from May’s 26.7% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium

June 2021 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Steadies at 11%

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In June 2021, sales growth rebounded slightly, reaching 11.2% year over year, against undemanding pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium

June 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Higher Labor Prices To Help Offset Decline of Stimulus Effect

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 the end of June 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.

Insight Report | July 1, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: May 2021’s Clothing and Footwear Spending 11% Above Pre-Crisis Levels

The 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 the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in May 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Insight Report | June 22, 2021 Premium

May 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in May 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | June 21, 2021 Premium

May 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year Basis

We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for May 2021. Retail sales growth slowed, but still remained strong, and are on an upward trajectory on a two-year basis.

Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium

May 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year Basis

In May 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 26.7% on a two-year basis (as compared to May 2019), strengthening from April’s 28.4% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium

May 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In May 2021, sales growth continued to slow, reaching 11% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium

May 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 20% over Two Years

Total US retail sales in May 2021, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 20% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in May 2021.

Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Premium

May 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Spending Spree Set To Continue, Inflation Fears Mount

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 the end of May 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.

Insight Report | June 7, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in April 2021

The 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 a spike in consumer spending on apparel in April 2021 and strong spending growth in the beauty category.