Infographic | April 23, 2025 Premium Downward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicOur latest weekly update on US consumer sentiment, based on proprietary survey findings, highlights an uptick in economic expectations for the first time in eight weeks. Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyThe 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 21, 2025. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Premium Economic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe decline in US consumers’ economic expectations has finally come to an end, new survey findings reveal. In addition to diving into consumer sentiment data, this report spotlights drugstore and pharmacy shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers and products. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Premium Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Aligning with Earth Day 2025, we explore five key areas where retailers and brands can utilize emerging technology to enhance sustainability while simultaneously improving revenues or reducing costs. Read More
Store Tracker | April 18, 2025 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the recent major store-closure plan announced by 7-Eleven, as well as CVS Health appointing a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Infographic | April 18, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 16: US Easter ExpectationsDiscover key data points we are watching in week 16 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ expectations for Easter activities and spending. Read More
Market Outlook | April 16, 2025 Premium Market Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesIn this Market Outlook, we explore the size and trajectory of the US foodservice sector (also known as the food-away-from-home sector) and key factors impacting growth. We also detail the overall sector’s competitive landscape and present key themes we are watching in 2025 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailAs global trade tensions escalate and tariff policies evolve, we analyze how US consumer expectations compare to business confidence. Dive into the latest data, including proprietary survey findings, to unpack a divergence in key sentiment metrics and understand what this mean for retail. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsIn March 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) rebounded from February’s decline, despite concerns around tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in February 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Insight Report | April 14, 2025 Premium Music Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementWhat opportunities do music festivals present for brands and retailers, and what strategies can brands employ to engage with festivalgoers and drive spending? Dive into Coresight Research survey findings to understand festivalgoers’ 2025 plans, and uncover four key ways that retail companies can create immersive experiences that resonate with festival audiences. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 13, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, discusses technology-focused highlights from the recent Shoptalk Spring 2025 conference. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWe expect rising tariffs to reshape the global retail landscape, forcing retailers and brand owners to rethink their supply chains and competitive strategies. Amid this context, Coresight Research provides a three-step action plan to help industry players safeguard margins, preserve agility and seize strategic advantage. Read More
Event Presentation | April 11, 2025 Premium The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025What is the state of US consumer sentiment, and how are consumers’ economic expectations and spending being impacted by tariffs and stock market volatility? Read our presentation from the NARG 2025 Spring Meeting. Read More
Infographic | April 11, 2025 Premium Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicHow did the April 2, 2025, reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Preview surprising proprietary survey findings in this infographic. Read More
