Deep Dive | August 1, 2024 Premium Costco Attracts Shoppers; The Travel Bug Spreads This Summer: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraExplore trends in US consumer activities and shopping behavior over the past year with our comprehensive survey data. Dive into aggregated monthly findings to discover what consumers are buying and which retailers have made gains. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2023 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItOur sixth annual survey of US clothing and footwear shoppers explores their preferences and habits on Amazon.com. How many consumers shop Amazon Fashion? What do apparel shoppers think of Amazon’s offerings? How does Amazon stack up against the competition in terms of shopper numbers? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into emerging and multiyear trends. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease InflationSummer travel may have peaked, helping reduce pressure on gas prices. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Settle into SummerShoppers are settling into the summer, with the avoidance rate remaining steady for public places overall. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: How Did Consumers Celebrate Independence Day?Fewer US consumers avoided public places over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with many choosing to dine out or visit coffee shops. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 5, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: The Summer of Travel Rages OnUS consumers continue to travel more. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 28, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Shop More In Person as Avoidance DropsConsumers are shopping more in-person as overall avoidance drops. The latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 22, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Further Shift Spending To ExperiencesConsumer spending is shifting toward travel and experiences, even as inflation forces shoppers to cut back on groceries. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 14, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Are Consumers Postponing Travel Plans?While most trends held steady, our data show that taking and planning trips has declined in the past four weeks, perhaps due to the inflationary squeeze on consumers’ budgets. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 7, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Feel the Impact of Rising Grocery PricesForty-year-high inflation is dampening consumers’ grocery shopping patterns and discretionary spending. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising TemperaturesConsumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | May 24, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once MoreIn-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on ValueAs inflation bites, more consumers are turning to dollar stores for both grocery and nonfood purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
