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Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium

Innovator Matrix: Workforce Management

As part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking.

Insight Report | August 8, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Clorox, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market Post Solid Results; Amazon Sees Online Sales Improve

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 6, 2023, which include Columbia Sportswear, Clorox and Floor & Decor.

Deep Dive | August 7, 2023 Premium

Retail-Related Activities Stutter: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are engaging with retail in China after the summer shopping festivals. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Analyst Corner | August 6, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding the Scale and Demographics of Cross-Channel Shopping

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at new Coresight Research data on who shops across channels and which types of consumers stick to single-channel shopping.

Store Tracker | August 4, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 31: Primark Plans US Expansion

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Primark (Associated British Foods) and Greggs, among others.

Deep Dive | August 3, 2023 Premium

July 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Third Consecutive Month of Strong Sales Growth for New Homes

We present insights into the US housing market as of the end of July 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a continued rise in new home sales on a year-over-year basis.

Market Outlook | August 2, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Grocery—Inflation Drives Value Growth Amidst Volume Decline

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of the UK grocery retail market amid inflation, and explore the competitive landscape and key trends affecting consumer behavior.

Store Tracker | August 2, 2023 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, July 2023: Closures by Christmas Tree Shops Push Total Closed Space to 68 Million Square Feet

The US will see more than 68 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Christmas Tree Shops contributing an estimated 3.3 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from July 2023, including their square-footage impact.

Deep Dive | August 1, 2023 Premium

Consumers Continue To Notice and Adapt to Inflation: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 31

We assess how US consumers are changing their responses to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: US Companies Commit to Responsible Use, Consumers See Potential for New Applications

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering expanded use cases, new regulations and commitments for responsible use in the US and China, and Meta’s continuous investment in AI.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 1: Albertsons, Crocs, L’Oréal, Walgreens and More Post Positive Performance; Levi’s Sees 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 July 30, 2023, which include Albertsons Companies, Crocs and Deckers Outdoor.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Free Report

Rising Above the Competition: Playbook for Emerging Brands To Succeed in a Crowded Market

Coresight Research and The Good Charcoal Company present a playbook for emerging consumer goods brands to succeed in a competitive market, covering social media, sustainability and more.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Premium

Indoor Activities Up: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 31, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, June 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth Up; Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Outperform

The 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 June 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.2% year over year

Insight Report | July 31, 2023 Premium

June 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery Stalls as In-Store Sales Dip Further

In June 2023, US store-based traffic declined by 1.8% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.