Deep Dive | April 12, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Up, Activity DownAs avoidance ticks up and activities see declining participation rates, seasonal shifts in consumer behavior are emerging. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium March 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Consumer SentimentThe 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 March 28, 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | April 11, 2023 Premium Walmart Investor Community Meeting 2023: Leveraging Automation, Targeting $130 Billion in Additional Sales in the Next Five YearsWe present key insights from Walmart’s Investor Community Meeting 2023, covering the company’s plans to leverage automation in the supply chain as a strategy to boost productivity as well as details on the growth strategies for its three business divisions: Sam’s Club, Walmart International and Walmart US. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing across various sectors. Read More
Deep Dive | April 10, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global CPG: Procter & Gamble vs. UnileverProcter & Gamble (P&G) and Unilever are two of the largest and most established consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Insight Report | April 10, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, March 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 9, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Four Trends in How US Consumers Are Shopping for GroceriesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents four trends in grocery shopping behaviors among US consumers, from our data-driven research. Read More
Store Tracker | April 6, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 14: Harbor Freight Tools and Urban Outfitters Drive US OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from RH, Urban Outfitters and Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 5, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Conflicting Trends in Behavior, Plus an Early Look at Memorial Day PlansAs part of our weekly US Consumer Tracker, we discuss the complicated picture of US consumer behavior and sentiment, based on our proprietary survey findings. We also take an early look at consumers’ Memorial Day spending plans. Read More
Store Tracker | April 5, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, March 2023: Retailers To Close 31 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2023The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of March 31, 2023, versus the comparable period in 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | April 5, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and BeyondIn this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the performance and future prospects of online apparel and footwear sectors in France, Germany and the UK, as well as detail the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2023 Premium ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should KnowGenerative AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to transform the retail industry. We explore five things retailers should know about ChatGPT and other AI solutions, including the benefits, pitfalls and technology landscape of generative AI. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization SolutionsWe explore the rates and impacts of online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free report is sponsored by 3DLOOK. Read More
Deep Dive | April 4, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Are Making Discretionary PurchasesWe assess changing consumer behavior in China, as the proportions of consumers making purchases from several discretionary categories increase. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2023 Clothing and Footwear Spending Posts Solid Growth Despite Strong ComparativesThe 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 February 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 7.0% year over year. Read More
