Insight ReportJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025 Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of January 22, 2025. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Data in this research report include: Our 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: Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday Spending
Deep DiveThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research February 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadIn an era of rapid digital transformation, the US retail industry is harnessing the power of technology to drive efficiency and elevate the customer experience. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), radio-frequency identification (RFID) and Web3 technologies have become essential tools shaping the retail landscape of 2025 and beyond. In this report, we explore key technologies that will redefine US retail across three areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience. Futureproof your supply chain: Discover how AI-powered demand forecasting, RFID tracking, and Web3-based traceability solutions are revolutionizing retail supply chains. Enhance operational efficiency: Learn about the latest advancements in loss-prevention technology, automation and AI-driven pricing optimization that are improving productivity and profitability. Transform customer engagement: See how generative AI (GenAI) chatbots, in-store retail media and associate-enablement tools are creating seamless shopping experiences that boost customer satisfaction and loyalty. Plus, assess competitive positioning by understanding which major retailers are leading the charge in technology adoption and which technology vendors are driving innovation in key areas. Navigate the complex but promising future of tech-driven retail with our insights. Data in this research report include: US total retail sales and year-over-year growth, 2020–2029E Proprietary US survey insights—consumers’ feelings about electronic shelf labels (ESLs), perceptions of whether in-store technology is driving improvements at checkout, satisfaction with automated customer-service interactions Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh Technologies, Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, Amazon, Hy-Vee, RELEX, Salesforce, Walmart, Zebra Technologies Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape More coverage of AI in retail, the supply chain and retail management Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:October 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Start to the Holiday Quarter Despite Government Shutdown and Dwindling Consumer SentimentInnovator Profile: Flock AI—AI-Native Platform for Visual Content GenerationUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Shoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—10 Innovators Driving Customer Experience and Operational Efficiencies
Event PresentationWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder February 4, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn February 4, 2025, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the RLC Global Forum: 2025 Annual Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In an era where consumer expectations are evolving at lightning speed, Shein and Temu have emerged as global disruptors, rewriting the rules of retail. These Chinese fast-fashion and e-commerce giants have not only captured the attention of millions of shoppers but have also redefined how brands can leverage technology, data and agile supply chains to stay ahead. In this presentation, explore the strategies behind Shein and Temu’s meteoric rise and what they reveal about the future of retail. What lessons can retailers learn from Shein and Temu? Explore how these platforms are disrupting retail, redefining consumer engagement and supply chain innovation. Dive into growth metrics, AI (artificial intelligence) opportunities and more with our insights. Weinswig presents at the RLC Global Forum Source: RLC Global Forum Other relevant research: The Coresight Research CORE Framework for AI in retail US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum More research on e-commerce, supply chain and GenAI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 52: Nearly 1,100 UK Stores Shut Their Doors in 2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—BJ’s, Burlington Stores, Abercrombie & Fitch and MoreAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Freeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff Turmoil
Insight Report2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 3, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn February 1, 2025, the US government implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on all goods from China, as promised during his presidential campaign. Now that the tariffs have been implemented, we explore proprietary Coresight Research survey data on what US consumers believe the impact of these tariffs will be. Proprietary survey data in this research report include: How US consumers believe the tariffs will impact the overall economy and their personal finances The potential drawbacks and benefits of the new tariffs How selected respondents will change their shopping behaviors to avoid the effects of tariffs Companies mentioned in this report include: Best Buy, Shein, Temu, TJX Companies, Walmart Other relevant research: Retail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook Proposed US Tariffs and Their Impacts—Price Hikes Likely, Making Diverse Supply Chains a Must The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. 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 and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearConsumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreTariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data Graphic
Insight ReportRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research February 3, 2025 Reasons to ReadWe consider the US macroeconomic outlook for 2025, including metrics that directly impact the consumer economy and retail for the new year and in the context of a new administration entering the White House. Dive into our insights on inflation, interest rates, the housing market and more, and understand key retail and consumer economy tailwinds and headwinds. Data in this research report include: US macroeconomic metrics, 2025 vs. 2024—including GDP growth, CPI, interest rates, home sales and unemployment rate Companies mentioned in this report include: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Shein, Temu, TikTok Other relevant research: Retail 2025: What Will Redefine US Retail?—Coresight Research Predictions Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: Ebook Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. 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 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyMass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 6: US Consumer and Retail FocusAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into Buyers
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research February 2, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three technologies that US retailers are implementing to futureproof their physical retail and customer engagement strategies: pricing optimization technology, associate enablement tools and agentic AI (artificial intelligence). We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: Retail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which explores the state of China’s economy. 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:Holiday Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand Selling—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026US Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion Plans Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst January 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight store expansion plans across multiple sectors—notably, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores plans to open 20 stores this year. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new President and CEO at The Fresh Market. This report presents data up to week 5 of 2025, ended January 31, 2025. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2025 vs. 2024 Major US and UK store closures and openings—2025 and 2024 Major US retail bankruptcies—2025 and 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: Buybuy Baby, Hotel Chocolat, Khaite, Love’s, Next, Select, Timothy Oulton, Weird Fish Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. 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:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Ramps Up Ahead of Black FridayUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Lower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—Infographic
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 31, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. How is the retail store landscape changing in the UK? Discover key data points we are watching in week 5 of 2025, with a focus on actual store closures and openings in 2024 and our projections for 2025. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports More research on physical retail and real estate The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsCEO Brief: Agentic AI—Creating a Digital Workforce to Achieve Enormous Leaps in EfficiencyConsumer Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in January: China Consumer Survey InsightsChinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted Spending
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the UK. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2025. The infographic download, found above, summarizes key data from this report. Data in this research report include: UK store closure and opening counts, 2019–2025E Major announced store closures and openings in the UK, 2025 UK store closures and openings by sector, 2024 Companies mentioned in this report include: The Body Shop, Carpetright, Clintons, CTD Tiles, Dobbies, Frasers Group, Homebase, J. Sainsbury plc, Lidl, Poundland, Shoe Zone, Ted Baker, Walgreens Boots Alliance Other relevant research: Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databankis the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
Store TrackerStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this infographic, we provide highlights from our yearly review of store closures and openings in the UK. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2025. This infographic accompanies our full report: Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databankis the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. 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 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresThe Grocery Technology Playbook: Eight Strategic Priorities To Stay Ahead in 2026Analyst Corner: Decoding Blinkit’s Latest Numbers To Understand India’s Quick-Commerce Growth Story, with Manik Bhatia
Event CoverageNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate Devices John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 30, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City during January 12–14, 2025. Dive into the top 10 technology themes at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, covering loss prevention, demand forecasting, associate enablement and more. Technologies in focus include AI (artificial intelligence) and digital twins, computer vision and RFID. Companies mentioned in this report include: Avery Dennison, invent.ai, Nvidia, Salesforce, Sephora, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability All our coverage of NRF 2025 More research on AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led WorkflowsOverall Sentiment Declines Despite Rate Cut—But Higher Earners Are More Confident: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—Infographic
Event CoverageNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to Sustainability John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research team attended NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City during January 12–14, 2025. Reflect on what you heard and catch up on what you missed with this report! We offer our top takeaways from the event, covering AI (artificial intelligence), innovation, sustainability, loyalty and retail media, among other topics. Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, invent.ai, Nvidia, Sephora, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: All our coverage of NRF 2025 More research on AI in retail 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:US Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026Analyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand KumarUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square FeetEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth
Insight ReportDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn January 27, 2025, DeepSeek overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store. What is DeepSeek? Meet the Chinese AI (artificial intelligence) startup that could change the game for retail. Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, DeepSeek, OpenAI Other relevant research: More coverage of AI and GenAI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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:Amazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraA Guide to NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show: The Next Now—Key Insights Shaping the Future of RetailHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and Value
Insight ReportChinese New Year 2025: New Trends—Domestic Travel and Subsidy-Boosted Spending Charlie Poon, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadHappy Chinese New Year! In 2025 (the Year of the Snake), this major event in the Chinese calendar falls on January 29 (day 1 of the lunar calendar), with celebrations through February 12. How are consumers in China celebrating Lunar New Year? Dive into Spring Festival trends and retail activities, with a focus on travel and the impacts of government subsidies. We discuss what we have seen so far for Chinese New Year as brands and retailers compete to capture consumer spending, with photographs of retail in action in Hong Kong from the Coresight Research team. Data in this research report include: China retail market size, 2020–2025E Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, JD.com, Midea, Tmall (Alibaba) Other relevant research: Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2025: Calendar Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum The China Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the trajectory of retail in China. This Databank is updated monthly. 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:Retail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreConsumer Sentiment Declines Significantly, Driven By Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Deep DiveResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. This week, in addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns (with the latest data from our January 20, 2025, survey), we discuss shoppers’ inflation-combating strategies. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and its impact on grocery and nongrocery spending Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Dollar General, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys. 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 2026, Week 9: The TJX Companies and Ross Stores Announce Store ExpansionsSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John Harmon