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Deep Dive | September 29, 2023 Premium

Seasonal Shopping, 4Q23—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

We examine how US consumers expect to spend for the major retail events of 4Q23. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses shoppers’ expectations for Halloween, Singles’ Day, Prime Big Deal Days and the overall holiday season.

Insight Report | September 28, 2023 Premium

September 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Strong Wage Growth and Labor Market Signal Positivity for Holiday Season

The 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 September 24, 2023.

Insight Report | September 27, 2023 Premium

August 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Rate Improves, Breaking Three-Month Downward Trend

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in August 2023, year-over-year growth improved, breaking the downward trend seen since April. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Insight Report | September 27, 2023 Premium

August 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Apparel Sector Registers Strongest Growth Amid Store-Based Traffic Decline

In August 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 2.4%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 4.5%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Insight Report | September 27, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: US Retail Outlook Summary Update

We highlight our latest thinking on the prospects for US holiday retailing, as of September 2023, covering consumer survey data, inflation data and insights on how consumers are spending.

Insight Report | September 26, 2023 Premium

Temu Growth and Challenges in the US Market: A Six-Month Follow-Up

We present a six-month follow-up on the growth of online marketplace Temu in the US, with analysis of the views of US consumers regarding the platform based on recent, proprietary survey findings.

Deep Dive | September 26, 2023 Premium

Fall Shopping and Activity Has Arrived: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 39

We examine canes in US consumer behavior and activity as the seasons change and the implications for US retail. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights (formerly US Consumer Tracker) series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | September 25, 2023 Premium

August 2023 UK Retail Sales: Surprising Discretionary Resilience Even as Grocery Volume Declines Continue

In August 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector.

Deep Dive | September 25, 2023 Premium

Essentials In-Store, Discretionary Online: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumers’ bifurcating shopping behavior. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | September 25, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: The EU Digital Services Act, Conversational AI and VMware Explore 2023

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering the EU’s new Digital Services Act, the ways conversational AI is reshaping retail customer service, and new solutions announced at VMware Explore 2023.

Insight Report | September 21, 2023 Free Report

Groceryshop 2023 Day Three: Opportunities in Grocery in 2023 and Beyond

We present insights from the third and final day of Groceryshop 2023, an annual event which helps businesses navigate the evolving grocery landscape by exploring the latest business models, advanced technologies and shifting consumer behaviors.

Deep Dive | September 21, 2023 Premium

2Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Picture Due to Weak Demand and Higher Interest Rates

Coresight Research offers analysis of the second quarter of 2023 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | September 21, 2023 Free Report

Groceryshop 2023 Day Two: Technology and Partnerships in the Grocery Space

We present insights from the second day of Groceryshop 2023, an annual event which helps businesses navigate the evolving grocery landscape by exploring the latest business models, advanced technologies and shifting consumer behaviors.

Insight Report | September 20, 2023 Premium

US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, September 2023: US Convenience and Apparel See Bankruptcies

We provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Mega Co-op, Soft Surroundings and Wilko.

Insight Report | September 20, 2023 Free Report

Groceryshop 2023 Day One: Startup Pitch Winners, Generative AI, Unified Shopping and More

We present insights from the first day of Groceryshop 2023, which helps businesses navigate the evolving grocery landscape, exploring the latest business models, advanced technologies and shifting consumer behaviors.