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Deep Dive | September 1, 2023 Premium

US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q23: Consumer Spending Growth Weakens in Many Countries Despite Easing Inflation

The Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2023, which show slowing consumer spending growth in the US, France and Germany.

Event Coverage | September 1, 2023 Premium

Five Insights from eTail Boston 2023: Building Omnichannel Experiences, Unlocking the Power of Data, and More

Catch up on the highlights from eTail Boston 2023 with our report, which explores the retail industry’s focus on omnichannel, experiential, data-driven retail.

Insight Report | September 1, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: Nvidia at SIGGRAPH, the Rise of Google Cloud, US Consumer Concern on the Future Impacts of AI

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering Nvidia’s new solutions (announced at SIGGRAPH 2023), the rise of Google as a preferred cloud provider, and US consumer concern around the future impacts of generative AI.

Store Tracker | September 1, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 35: UK Openings Up 27%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Family Dollar and Clintons, among others.

Insight Report | September 1, 2023 Premium

July 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Signs of a Nonfood Recovery as YoY Declines Ease

In July 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 0.7%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 4.9%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Insight Report | August 31, 2023 Premium

August 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Consumer Sentiment Falls Month Over Month Amid Inflation Resurgence

The 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 August 28, 2023.

Event Presentation | August 30, 2023 Premium

Debunking Three Myths of Holiday Readiness: Insights Presented at Google Think Retail on Air

Coresight Research presented at Google’s Think Retail on Air virtual event in August 2023. Read our presentation for a macro view of holiday 2023 and to discover our survey-driven insights on consumer attitudes and expectations. We debunk three myths of holiday readiness to help you get ahead for the holiday season.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 5: Burlington, Dollar Tree, Petco and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Results; Foot Locker, Gap, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 27, 2023, which include Coty, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s and Urban Outfitters.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2023 Premium

Who Shops Where? 2023 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2023

We examine who shops at different major US retailers for food and nonfood. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses different demographics’ shopping patterns online and in-store.

Insight Report | August 29, 2023 Premium

August 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of August 28, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Deep Dive | August 29, 2023 Premium

Consumer Activity Declines While Shopping Stays Steady: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 35

We assess which retailers are benefiting as the summer winds down. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Analyst Corner | August 27, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Inclusivity, Premiumization and Innovation Lead the US Beauty Market Forward

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the future of the US beauty market.

Insight Report | August 25, 2023 Premium

Beauty Market Video: Key Themes

In this Insights Video, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US beauty retailing. We discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape in the market, and explore key themes in US beauty.

Store Tracker | August 25, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 34: Ace Hardware Drives US Openings

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Ace Hardware and LEGO, among others.

Insight Report | August 24, 2023 Premium

Research Preview: The Future of Malls

We offer an early look at research from our forthcoming report, The Future of Malls: Analyzing Mall Retail Dynamics Through 2030. In that report, we will provide quantitative predictions and analyze sector dynamics for US malls through 2030.