November 5, 2023 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Festivalization of Retail: Shop Sooner, Celebrate BiggerAs consumers start to observe and prepare for all holidays earlier each year, we believe that sales of candy, home décor, pet products, apparel and more will grow exponentially. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the festivalization of retail and the pulling forward of holiday spending each year.
November 3, 2023 Deep Dive Premium October 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Elevated Mortgage Rates Push Housing Sentiment Even LowerWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of October 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal the significant decline in new residential construction starts.
November 3, 2023 Deep Dive Premium Discount Decades—US Grocery Discounters: Poised for Growth Amid Inflation and Economic UncertaintyAs part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of the main players operating in the US grocery discounter landscape, namely Aldi US, Save A Lot, Grocery Outlet and Lidl US. We discuss their revenues, profitability, store expansion, demographic profiles and success strategies, and assess their potential for future growth.
November 3, 2023 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 44: Poundland Drives UK Store OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sears and Wilko, among others.
November 2, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumers’ Sustainability Preferences—Tangible, Consumer-Facing Elements Are Crucial: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe assess how US ’ consumers sustainability concerns are changing. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into how shoppers’ concerns around sustainable products and practices have changed over the past year.
November 2, 2023 Deep Dive Free Report The US Retail Media Market: Understanding the Ad Buyer’s Perspective in CPGAd buyers increasingly expect more from retailers’ retail media networks (RMNs), including more personalized and targeted ads. Coresight Research and NIQ explore shortfalls and opportunities in the retail media market, including personalized promotions, from a CPG brand advertiser’s perspective, and discuss their implications for retailers, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data.
November 1, 2023 Insight Report Premium Discount Decades—Introduction: Charting the Expansion of US Value RetailingIn this introduction to our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we examine the past and promising future of discount retailing, outlining the US discounter landscape and key factors supporting the future growth of these retailers. We also discuss our proprietary survey data, which suggest positive prospects for US value retailing.
October 31, 2023 Deep Dive Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Skechers, L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble Report Solid Results; Amazon Sees Further Improvement in Online SalesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended October 29, 2023, which include Amazon, Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
October 31, 2023 Insight Report Premium October 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mixed Signals as Retail Heads into HolidayThe 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 October 23, 2023.
October 31, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumers Skeptical About the Economy, But Cautiously Optimistic About Their Own Finances: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 44We assess consumer confidence and financial health as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
October 31, 2023 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, October 2023: Retailers To Open 86 Million Square Feet of Retail Space This YearThe US will see 86 million square feet of retail space open in 2023. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from October 2023, including their square-footage impact.
October 30, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Ahead of Singles’ Day, Experiential Retail Will Be Key: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore Chinese consumer behavior ahead of Singles’ Day. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment.
October 30, 2023 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, September 2023: Clothing and Footwear Growth Softens Substantially, While Beauty Growth Remains ResilientThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from September 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed to 1.9% year over year
October 30, 2023 Insight Report Premium September 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Shopper Yield Decline Softens Despite Negative Trends in Store-Based Sales and TrafficIn September 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 3.7%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 4.7%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.
October 29, 2023 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Health Is WealthConsumers are increasingly focused on taking care of themselves, both mentally and physically. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the wellness economy, reflecting on her personal experiences.