Deep DiveUS CPG—Consumer Health: Understanding a Category Marked by Spin-Offs Arun Sriram, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 23, 2023 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the performance and outlook of the consumer health category within the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, one marked by spin-offs by major incumbents. We also discuss factors impacting the category, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in the space in 2023 and beyond. Data in this report include: Consumer health product sales in the US and year-over-year change for 2017 through 2026 (estimated) Share of total consumer health sales by subcategory for 2021 Price per unit across the consumer health category in the US Top healthcare companies ranked by 2021 consumer health revenue Companies mentioned in this report include: Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser and Unilever. Other relevant research: Market Outlook: US CPG—Growth Led by Price Hikes Amid Macroeconomic Volatility Market Outlook: US Drugstores—Focusing on Tech-Enabled Healthcare Solutions CES 2023 ShowStoppers: Spotlight on Healthcare Tech Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Hot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference InsightsSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. Lidl
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Shein in Fast Fashion Coresight Research February 23, 2023 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. This graphic presents selected insights on fast-fashion retailer Shein. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Shein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022 and is set to expand its business in 2023. Building on a previous report, we explore the company’s major strategies and recent developments. Click the image below to read the full report. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Demands a New Retail Playbook—Executing with STORE, with Charlie PoonHead-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlInnovator Profile: Selectika—Enhancing Online Product Discovery Through Intelligent Metadata EnrichmentRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
Insight ReportCopley Place and Prudential Center—Demonstrating the Potential of Urban Mixed-Use Malls Daniel Rodden, Analyst February 23, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team visited the Prudential Center, a mall owned by Boston Properties, and Copley Place, a mall owned by Simon Property Group, which are connected via a sky bridge, in Boston, Massachusetts. We examine what these two centers are doing to successfully integrate office, residential and retail elements under a single roof. Data in this report are: Occupancy rates at Prudential Center and Copley Place Average occupancy rates for Boston Properties, Brookfield Properties, Macerich and Simon Property Group (estimated) Companies mentioned in this report include: Aéropostale, Boston Properties, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer and Simon Property Group Other relevant research: How US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail Mixed-Use Real Estate—London’s Battersea Power Station Renewed with Retail Relevance Market Outlook: US Retail REITs—Real Estate Adapts to the Post-Pandemic Environment Renaissance of the US Shopping Center: An Analysis of American Dream, Columbus Circle, Hudson Yards and Tysons Corner Center Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 StoresStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicPowering Next-Gen Retail Stores with Advanced Network Connectivity—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—Infographic
Insight ReportFebruary 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Soft Retail Growth Ahead of Midyear Uptick Shivani Mehrotra, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 23, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks a number of major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of February 17, 2023. Data in this report include: Proprietary Coresight Research projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months US actual retail sales versus model predicted sales US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees US annualized real disposable income per capita Other relevant research: January 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Retail Set for Stable Growth as Consumer Sentiment Improves The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Analyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateAnalyst Corner: US Consumers’ Plans for the Memorial Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik
Insight ReportData Dive: Mapping Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures—States Impacted and Retailers Likely To Benefit Daniel Rodden, Analyst Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research February 22, 2023 Reasons to ReadBed Bath & Beyond recently announced a huge number of store closures in the US as part of its strategy to avoid bankruptcy. We map those closures to determine which states and metropolitan (metro) areas will be most affected. We also look at which companies could stand to benefit from the recent news, based on the proximity of competitor retailers’ stores to closing Bed Bath & Beyond stores. This report is part of our Data Dive series, which offers an essential briefing on topical, need-to-know data. Data in this report are: Bed Bath & Beyond US store closures, mapped by selected states and metro areas Current store locations of Bed Bath & Beyond and selected competitors in selected states and metro areas Appendix—breakdown of Bed Bath & Beyond’s store portfolio and announced store closures by selected states Companies mentioned in this report are: Bed Bath & Beyond, The Container Store, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Bed Bath & Beyond: What Went Wrong? Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. The Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2023 year to date, filterable by sector and year. The previous report in our Data Dive series, How US Consumers Spent in 2022—and Why Services Are Yet To Fully Bounce Back Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:1Q26 Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Builds Broaden as Traffic Stabilizes and Margin Discipline Becomes More CriticalSycamore Partners To Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance—Exploring the Reasons for and Implications of the $23.7 Billion DealSupreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Assessing Consumer Awareness and Sentiment—Data GraphicStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Food Away from Home—A Challenging Economic Backdrop To Weigh on Growth in 2023 Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 22, 2023 Reasons to ReadEach Market Outlook offers our analysts’ definitive view of their sector. This research report includes proprietary forecasts, analysis of company metrics, exclusive consumer survey data and our analysts’ consideration of factors and themes in the market. In this Market Outlook, we explore the size and trajectory of the US food-away-from-home (FAFH, also known as foodservice) market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online food delivery in the US, as well as the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Data in this report include/are: US FAFH total sales and sales growth, 2018–2027E US online meal-delivery sales, 2018–2027E FAFH and total inflation, September 2021–January 2023 Global and US revenues of major publicly traded restaurant chains in the US, FY17–FY22 Store numbers of the top five restaurant chains (by store portfolio) in the US Foot traffic trends at US restaurants and fast food/quick-service restaurants, 2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Bloomin’ Brands, Chipotle, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Yum! Brands Other relevant research: US Retail Foodservice: Three Key Trends The Future of US Grocery Retail: Quantifying US Grocery Market Dynamics Through 2030 More reports in the Coresight Research Market Outlook series Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail Tech for Holiday 2026: AI-Led Discovery and Operational Readiness—PlaybookKroger Targets Regional Expansion with $1.65 Billion Giant Eagle AcquisitionUS Back to School 2026, Part 1: Early Shopping, Inflation Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2026Financial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveChina Consumer Tracker: Renewed Spending Caution—Plus 2023 Travel Plans Echo Gong, Senior Analyst February 22, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research biweekly China Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on February 6, 2023, with the survey period covering the Chinese New Year public holiday. In addition to our regular questions, our latest survey also asked respondents about their international travel plans over the next 12 months, as China relaxed its restrictions on overseas tourism in early February 2023. Data in this report are: What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and two-week PPT changes Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months Consumers’ travel preferences and plans—whether consumers are worried about contracting Covid-19, how Covid-19 has impacted travel preferences, and international travel plans in 2023 Other relevant research: Chinese New Year 2023 Review: Early Signs of Consumption Recovery Appear Read the full series of China Consumer Tracker reports Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2023: Calendar Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-Commerce Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: The Original Factory Shop Closes Stores2026 Retail Predictions: Europe—Five Pillars for Resilience Amid Heightened Contextual ChallengesRetail 2025 Sector Outlooks: Ebook
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Presidents’ Day Shopping and Super Bowl Ad Recall Owen Riley, Analyst February 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on February 13, 2023. Data in this report are our latest proprietary survey findings and four-week changes for: Consumers’ Presidents’ Day spending plans Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks Avoidance of public places, by type of public place Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Tracker reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%US Department Stores Show Signs of Improvement: Is the Reset Working?Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportUS, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic Slowdown Shivani Mehrotra, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. In this report, we look at the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), using the latest data available as of February 15, 2023. Data in this report include: GDP—quarter-over-quarter changes in the US, the UK, France, Germany, the EU and China Consumer spending—quarter-over-quarter changes in US seasonally adjusted personal consumption expenditure, UK real household final consumption expenditure and real final consumption expenditure in France and Germany Inflation—three-month averages for US CPI annual rates, UK CPIH annual rates and annual inflation rates in the EU, France, Germany and China Other relevant research: The previous report in the series: January 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: ShopSight—Consumer co-creation platform for product trend discovery2026 Sector Outlook: US CPG—Volume Growth, GLP-1 Influence and Digital Acceleration To Drive CPG GrowthConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DiveInnovator Matrix: Last-Mile Delivery Primel Konok, Analyst Sector Lead: Steven Winnick, Vice President—Innovator Services February 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Innovator Matrix series uncovers the top technology companies across key segments, helping retailers find technology partners, and investors discover promising retail-technology startups poised for growth. In this report, the first of the new series, we discuss the US last-mile delivery landscape and opportunity, and identify the next generation of retail innovators in the space. By improving their last-mile delivery capabilities, retailers can offer their customers a superior end-to-end shopping journey that can drive customer loyalty and revenue. We analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies based on their relative performance on a two-factor evaluation scale: level of innovation and market potential. We categorize the companies into three areas of innovation: Robotics and autonomous vehicles Delivery management platforms Warehousing, micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and courier delivery Companies mentioned in this report are: Bringg, Darkstore, Dropoff, FarEye, Locus Robotics, Nuro, Onfleet, Point Pickup, Starship Technologies, Veho Other relevant research: Retail-Tech Landscape: Last-Mile Delivery Solutions Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply Chain More Innovator Research from Coresight Research Look out for future reports in the new Innovator Matrix series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:January 2026 US Retail Sales: Stable Growth Trajectory Consistent with ML Projections4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedGroceryshop 2025 Wrap-Up: Reinventing Grocery for an AI-Driven, Health-Focused and Value-Conscious EraGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and Wellness
Insight ReportJanuary 2023 UK Retail Sales: Sales Slow Amid Economic Uncertainty Shivani Mehrotra, Analyst February 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the Office for National Statistics, we analyze UK retail sales in January 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this report are: Year-over-year changes in UK total retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) for the past 13 months Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, January 2023, December 2022 and November 2022. Year-over-year changes in online retail sales for the past 13 months Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Matrix: MarTechWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationHigher-Income Sentiment Declines; Holiday Shopping Lull Before a Promotional Surge: US Consumer Survey InsightsA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape Retail
Insight Report2023 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $15.7 Billion in Refunds, Up by Almost Two-Thirds Aden Dillon D'Souza, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research February 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis. This year, the filing deadline is on April 18. In our first US Tax Tracker report of the season, we look at what has happened in the 2023 tax filing season so far, as of February 3, 2023. Data in this report include: Number of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned, as of February 3, 2023 Total annual refunds disbursed, 2015–2023YTD Other relevant research: Tax-filing metrics in the year-ago period: 2022 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $9.5 Billion in Refunds To Kick Off Filing Season Our wrap-up report on the 2022 filing season Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter GrowthWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over Year
Deep DiveMarket Outlook: India E-Commerce—Online Adoption Expands to the Hinterlands Arun Sriram, Analyst Sector Lead: Swarooprani Muralidhar, Director of Research February 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadThe e-commerce sector in India is expanding due to growing digital adoption among lower-tier consumers and government-backed initiatives to make e-commerce more inclusive and accessible. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the size and trajectory of India’s online retail market, market factors, the competitive landscape, innovators and key themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Data in this report include: E-commerce market size in India and year-over-year change for 2019 through 2027 (estimated) E-commerce penetration in India for 2019 through 2027 (estimated) Segmentation of e-commerce retail sales in India for 2020 E-commerce market size by city tier in India for 2021 and 2022 Performance of the top e-commerce players in India by revenue and gross merchandise value for fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2022 Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Industries, Tata Group and Walmart Other relevant research: Retail 2023: 10 Trends in India Retail India Retail Insights: The Open Network for Digital Commerce—Supporting Small Sellers and Curbing Digital Monopolies Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2023: Calendar Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CES 2026: Pre-Conference Insights—Tech Markets, Key Technologies and Innovative New ProductsInnovator Profile: Flock AI—AI-Native Platform for Visual Content GenerationInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceSentiment Improves Slightly; Tariff Pessimism Eases; Inflation Awareness Highly Salient: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 4Q22, Week 4: Crocs Posts Strong Sales Momentum; Herbalife Sees Sales Declines Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research February 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 19, 2023, across two sectors: apparel and footwear and consumer packaged goods. Data in this report are: Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography Companies mentioned in this report are: Crocs and Herbalife Nutrition Other relevant research: Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 3: CVS and L’Oréal Report Strong Sales Momentum; Capri, Coty and VF Corp See Declines Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 2: Colgate-Palmolive, Deckers and Skechers Post Strong Results; Amazon’s Online Sales Slow Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 1: Albertsons and Tractor Supply See Strong Momentum; Procter & Gamble and Levi Post Sales Declines 3Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Inflationary Pressures The Coresight 100 List Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store OpeningsAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2026: Premium Subscriber Call PresentationInnovator Profile: Chimeable—Generating Authentic Reviews and Scaling User Videos Through Social Media SyndicationInnovator Profile: Coframe—Using AI-Driven Experimentation to Optimize Digital Storefront Performance
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Growing Signs of Economic Optimism John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 19, 2023 Reasons to ReadEach report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” (CEO and Founder of Coresight Research) looks at bright spots in the global economic outlook, with highlights from the US, China and the UK. Other relevant research: Global Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s New January 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales January 2023 US Retail Sales: Most Sectors See Positive Year-over-Year Sales Growth Read last week’s Weinswig’s Weekly, which discusses how fashion brands and retailers can launch in the metaverse of today through established pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceAWS Retail and Consumer Goods Analyst Day 2026February 2026 US Retail Sales: Weaker Core Performance and Divergent Sector Trends4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover Improvement