Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 4, 2022 Premium November 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Analyzing consumer demand in November 2021, we saw healthy growth in retail sales in the US, slowing sales growth in China, and strengthening sales growth in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 14, 2021 Premium November 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumer Confidence Low 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 November 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #11—UK Retail Update As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we look at UK retail performance and trends so far this season and offer an outlook for the remainder of the holiday peak. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | December 7, 2021 Premium 2022 Retail and Technology Outlook—Preparing for a Year of Transition Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks, sector headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch in retail for 2022. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | December 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Omicron Implications for Retail: First Thoughts The first US case of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, has been reported in California. We examine the potential implications of the new variant for retail in the near future and for the months ahead. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 30, 2021 Premium October 2021 Monthly Consumer Update Analyzing consumer demand in October 2021, we saw stronger-than-expected growth in retail sales in the US, slow but accelerating sales growth in China, and modest sales growth in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | November 18, 2021 Premium Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key Trends The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 15, 2021 Premium Price Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture Retail Pandemic-driven supply chain disruption and heightened demand continue to create challenges for US retailers. We analyze inflation—covering price rises and input cost increases—across the food, apparel and furniture retail sectors.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 5, 2021 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q21: Growth Slows in Both the US and China Our Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US and China, including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2021, which show slowing growth in both the US and China.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 13, 2021 Premium September 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Rising Inflation Saps Consumer Confidence 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 September 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component Shortages As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis Total US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. Read More
Product TypeInfographic Product TypeInfographic | September 10, 2021 Premium US Covid-19 Stimulus Timeline We present a timeline of the US government stimulus released in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on the implications for retail.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Inflation—Perceptions and Reactions US consumers have noticed increased prices and intend to cut their discretionary spending in response, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes consumers’ perceptions of inflation and provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices Surge As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season.Read More
