Insight Report | October 31, 2023 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 31, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Store Tracker | October 31, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 30, 2023 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 Read More
Insight Report | October 30, 2023 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 29, 2023 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 27, 2023 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Food Sales Soar Amid Easing InflationThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended September 10, 2023. Read More
Store Tracker | October 27, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 43: Z Gallerie Drives Additional US Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Z Gallerie and Hotel Chocolat, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 27, 2023 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Strong Beauty Performance Drives Total CPG GrowthThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended August 13, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2023 Premium October 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of October 23, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened MarketThe subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2023 Premium Inflation Concerns Persist and Dollar Stores Thrive: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 43We assess how inflation worries are affecting US consumers’ shopping behaviors as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive ConversionWe explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: Indemnity for Platform Users; Image-Generation Updates from Adobe and CanvaContinuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including the latest funding updates, indemnity for platform users and new features from graphic design giants Adobe and Canva. Read More
