Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce PlatformsThe world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax on November 11, 2023. We present key Singles’ Day performance highlights from major e-commerce platforms in China, including Alibaba and JD.com. Read More
Store Tracker | November 24, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 47: US Store Closures Jump by Three-QuartersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sally Beauty and Asda, among others. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2024–25The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and comparing when these fall to the prior year. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Retail Update—What We’ve Seen So Far as Retail Heads into Black FridayWhat’s happened in the holiday season so far? We provide an update on US retail trends, considering retail sales, company commentary and shopper traffic. We also discuss the prospects for Black Friday retailing. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and More Report Positive Sales Growth; Gap, Macy’s and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 19, 2023, including Alibaba, Macy’s, Target and Walmart. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2023 Premium Consumers Optimistic About the Economy But Inflation Concerns Persist: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 47We assess consumers’ perceptions of inflation and its likely impacts on holiday retails. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium October 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slides Again Amid High Borrowing Costs and Unfavorable WeatherIn October 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew nearly 4% 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
Market Outlook | November 21, 2023 Premium Market Navigator: US CPG—Significant Growth Opportunities Amid a Dynamic LandscapeWe present our definitive guide on the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the sector’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes and innovators we are watching in the space. Read More
Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Help Wanted… or Not. Slow Growth in Planned US Retail HiringWe explore the seasonal hiring plans of major retailers and logistics firms in the US, as well as trends in employment and job-opening levels. Read More
Deep Dive | November 20, 2023 Premium Certain Categories See E-Commerce Boost: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe identify the product categories benefitting from Singles’ Day discounts. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium What the Ozempic Economy Means for US RetailUS consumers are increasingly focusing on health and wellness with the rise of the Ozempic economy. We dive into the implications of widespread GLP-1 drug use on US retail, including the impacts on sectors such as grocery and apparel. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 19, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Singles’ Day Trifecta—Discounting, Livestreaming and AIThe world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax last week. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the shopping festival’s performance highlights and its winning combination of discounting, livestreaming and AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2023 Premium October 2023 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Rate Continues To ImproveWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in October 2023, year-over-year growth continued to improve, strengthening from the prior month. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Event Presentation | November 17, 2023 Premium 10 US Consumer and Retail Trends 2024: Insights Presented at Lectra’s Ideation 2023Look at how Coresight Research’s predictions for 2023 played out and dive into our outlook for key trends in US retail in 2024, spanning sustainability, retail media, shrink, generative AI in retail, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | November 17, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 46: Avon Calling!Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Avon and WHSmith, among others. Read More