Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 31, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: Seasonal Shopping, 2Q23—Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Holiday 2023We examine US consumers’ spending expectations for Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Our new quarterly Seasonal Shopping series looks ahead to shopping holidays and events in the coming quarter.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium February 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth DeceleratesIn February 2023, US store-based traffic grew 3.9% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 29, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Retailers See Mixed Results as Discretionary Demand Remains WeakWe offer analysis of the fourth quarter of 2022 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.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 28, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Focus on Financial Position and SecurityUS consumer avoidance may be set to stabilize after recent volatility. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 27, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Beauty ShoppersWe assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 27, 2023 Premium February 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a YearIn February 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium Data Dive: UK Retail Sales Outlook 2023In this Data Dive, we consider a number of major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on UK retail sales. We include our proprietary projections for year-over-year retail sales growth, month by month. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 23, 2023 Premium Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023The US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is experiencing several strong headwinds, including inflation, higher input costs and rapidly changing consumer demand. We look at five key strategies that CPG companies can adopt to remain resilient through this period of economic uncertainty.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $127.3 Billion in Refunds, Number of Returns Up by 10.6%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of March 3, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Tolstoy Helps Brands Create Engaging Shopping Experiences Through Interactive, Shoppable VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Tolstoy, an end-to-end video-commerce platform that enables brands to increase sales and shopper engagement by adding shoppable, interactive video to their digital surfaces.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium What Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall Means for Retail TechOn March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), citing insufficient solvency and liquidity. We assess the key reasons behind SVB’s collapse and analyze its impacts across industries globally.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 22, 2023 Premium US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand FadesWe explore how dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US will fare after a year of strong demand revival. We present category growth projections, insights into market factors, proprietary survey findings on consumer spending, and more.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium China’s 2023 National People’s Congress: What Retailers Need To KnowWe analyze the retail implications of this year’s National People’s Congress, China’s annual legislative meeting, which took place March 5–13, 2023 in Beijing.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Nibble Facilitates One-to-One Price NegotiationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Nibble, an AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot for e-commerce retailers that lets customers negotiate personalized prices on desired products or services.Read More
