Insight Report | January 24, 2025 Premium Holiday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingUnderstand holiday 2024 retail performance in the UK with our analysis of sales metrics and major retailers’ trading updates. Read More
Deep Dive | January 20, 2025 Premium Sustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy through December 2024. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Insight Report | December 24, 2024 Premium December 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Retail Momentum To Continue into 2025The 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 December 20, 2024. Read More
Infographic | December 20, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 51: US Holiday Retail HomestretchDiscover key data points we are watching in week 51 of 2024. This week, we focus on US retail holiday data, with insights on the popularity of Temu, total fourth-quarter sales growth projections and shopper traffic trends. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Retail Resilience; Temu in Top 10; Positive Traffic TrendsWe review what we have learned so far on retail demand in the US this holiday season, drawing on proprietary survey data, company reports, shopper traffic data and sector-level retail sales figures. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2024 Premium November 2024 US Retail Sales: Very Solid Growth Reflects Strong Black Friday and Holiday DemandIn November 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew nearly 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 15, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Potential US Tariffs: Explore the Likely Impacts on Three Retail Sectors with Aditya KaushikHow will the proposed US tariffs impact retailers and consumers in apparel, electronics and food retailing? In this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, offers highlights from our recent research report on the implications of the potential tariffs. Read More
Infographic | December 13, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 50: Global MacroDiscover key data points we are watching in week 50 of 2024. This week, we focus on macro data for the US and China, with insights on consumer sentiment and import rates. Read More
Deep Dive | December 12, 2024 Premium Proposed US Tariffs and Their Impacts—Price Hikes Likely, Making Diverse Supply Chains a MustDuring his campaign, US President-elect Donald Trump proposed a 60% tariff on Chinese imports and a 10%–20% tariff on all products imported from other US trading partners. We discuss the anticipated impact of the potential tariffs on both US retailers and consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | December 11, 2024 Premium Economic Sentiment Weakens as Tariff Prospects Heighten: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures and potential tariffs from the US. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2024 Premium November 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Strong October To Fuel Solid Holiday SalesThe 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 November 19, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2024 Premium October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth AcceleratesIn October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Infographic | October 25, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 43: US Holiday FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 43 of 2024. This week, we focus on the US holiday season, offering findings from proprietary consumer surveys on shopping behavior and expectations as well as our projection for retail sales growth. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2024 Premium October 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Retail Sales Growth at the Start of the Holiday SeasonThe 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 October 21, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium September 2024 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Growth Eases Further as Sectors See Mixed GrowthIn September 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 2% year over year, easing from the growth seen in August. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More