Insight ReportThe FTC Challenges Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri: An Analysis of Market Impact and Consumer Choice Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 2, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. How would the proposed deal impact global luxury retail competition and consumer choice? We explore the merger’s implications and consider the FTC’s claims, leveraging proprietary US consumer survey analysis. Data in this research report include: Capri Holdings and Tapestry’s combined revenues and market share—global and US Proprietary US consumer survey findings—brands that luxury shoppers have purchased Other relevant research: Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri Holdings Paves the Way for an American Luxury Powerhouse Global Luxury—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Emerging Markets and Young Shoppers To Drive Growth More reports on capital markets Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Look out for our upcoming Market Navigator on luxury retail, publishing in May 2024. 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:Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer ExperiencesWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Greggs To Open 120 Net New StoresHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveHow US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Revealing Opportunities in Promotions and Private Label Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 2, 2024 Reasons to ReadConsumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and grocery retailers are currently operating in a volatile environment, one that presents unique challenges and numerous opportunities. To succeed in this unpredictable environment, brands and retailers must observe and analyze both the broad trends and subtle shifts in consumer behavior to uncover valuable insights that can help them make more informed decisions. We discuss key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery landscape, using proprietary Coresight Research consumer survey data, as well as data from Circana and Placer.ai. We also examine store traffic, dwell time, sales and price-per-unit data, as well as trends in the private-label space. Data in this research report include: Proprietary survey data on how consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits in response to inflation Year-over-year changes in weekly grocery store visits and average dwell time Year-over-year growth in dollar and unit sales for the food and nonfood categories Year-over-year changes in the price-per-unit of CPG products Companies mentioned in this report include: Albertsons, Aldi, Costco Wholesale, Grocery Outlet, The Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, Target Other relevant research: US Grocery—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Growth To Soften Amid Declining Inflation Discount Decades—US Grocery Discounters: Poised for Growth Amid Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Data Dive: When Will US Grocery Unit Growth Turn Positive? Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. 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:Deeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing FieldCES 2026: The Keynotes—AI Everywhere: In Factories, Wearables, and Industrial and Consumer ProductsUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store EnergyAnalyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie Poon
Insight ReportRetailTech: Frictionless Checkout—The Eye in the Sky Makes Shopping a Breeze John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research May 2, 2024 Reasons to ReadHow is “Just Walk Out” technology progressing? Discover developments and trends in AI, (artificial intelligence) RFID (radio-frequency identification), computer vision and more that are enabling frictionless checkout at retail stores. We discuss self-checkout, retail shrink, the latest news from Amazon, and more. This report is part of our RetailTech series, which explores developments, insights and implications related to established and emerging technologies that are shaping the retail landscape. Data in this research report include: US market size for checkout and payment technology, 2017–2027E US shrink rates for transactions via self-checkout versus cashier, according to Grabango Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, AiFi, Aldi, Grabango, Sensormatic, Target, Trigo, Uniqlo, Walmart Other relevant research: Retail Shrink and ORC: Is Self-Checkout on the Way Out? US Retailers Scale Back To Fight Theft The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping Experience Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions More research on physical retail Read the previous report in the RetailTech series, on connected TV. Retail 2024: Top 10 Trends in Retail Technology 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 1—Agentic Commerce and AI-Driven Personalization; Retail Media Innovation and Omnichannel Data; Emotional Connection and Loyalty in the AI EraHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersLower-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran Conflict: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2024: Ross Stores To Open 2+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 1, 2024 Reasons to ReadRoss Stores announced that it plans to open more than 2 million square feet of retail space in 2024. Explore the details of its recently announced store opening plan and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from April 2024, including their square-footage impact, in this report. This report is part of our monthly US Store Tracker Extra series, and we offer insights into announced developments as of April 26, 2024. Data in this report are: Year-to-date (YTD) announced US store closures and openings estimates for 2024, by retailer—total number of store closures/openings and their square-footage impact US announced store closures and openings: week-by-week data for 2024 versus the comparable period in 2023 Companies mentioned in this report include: 99 Cents Only Stores, 7-Eleven, Express, Publix Super Markets, Ross Stores, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Wayfair Other relevant research: View our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker and monthly US Store Tracker Extra The Coresight Research 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. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 YTD; for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. 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: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI TeammateAgentic Commerce—The Impact on Retail Media and How Retailers Should RespondWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyRetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales Declines Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research April 30, 2024 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 first-quarter 2024 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended April 28, 2024, across five sectors: apparel and footwear, beauty, CPG, food and grocery, and home and home improvement. 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 include: Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Levi Strauss & Co, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Skechers, Tractor Supply Company Other relevant research: 4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday 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:New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraConsumer Sentiment Largely Holds Steady in December After November Highs: China Consumer Survey Insights
Deep DivePersonal Financial Security Is On the Rise: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst April 30, 2024 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. In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on April 22, 2024. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: How long consumers could cover their bills after losing their income Unsecured debt as a proportion of monthly household income Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation 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 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, Albertsons, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Revealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights reports 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:Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2026—Data GraphicSingles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global ObservationsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet Naik
Event PresentationThe AI Revolution: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation—Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2024 Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder April 30, 2024 Reasons to ReadOn April 27, 2024, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented on AI (artificial intelligence) at the NACDS Annual Meeting 2024. What happened during her session, “The AI Revolution: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation”? Insightful analysis: Deborah provided a comprehensive overview of how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, offering new opportunities for growth. Engaging discussion: The presentation sparked a lively discussion, showcasing the keen interest in AI’s potential. Expert guidance: With her deep industry knowledge, Deborah outlined actionable strategies for businesses to harness AI effectively. Future outlook: The session touched upon the future of retail, emphasizing agility and innovation as key drivers for success. Data in this presentation include: US retail outlook Economic impact of GenAI (generative AI) Weinswig presents at the NACDS Annual Meeting 2024 Source: NACDS Other relevant research: What Do US Consumers Think About Generative AI? The Coresight Research CORE framework for generative AI in retail More research on 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:Kroger and Instacart Expand Partnership To Advance Agentic Shopping and Accelerate Delivery EfficiencyConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 12, 2025—InfographicFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, March 2025: US Total Closed Retail Space Exceeds 100 Million Square Feet
InfographicAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024—Infographic: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear Retailer Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research April 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research estimates that Amazon sold over $56 billion in clothing, footwear and apparel accessories in the US in 2023—over 70% more than its nearest competitor. We present highlights from our seventh annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com. In this infographic, we answer three key questions: How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers? Does Prime membership influence apparel shopping? Why do apparel shoppers buy from Amazon? Proprietary survey data in this infographic include: Proportions of US shoppers who have bought and expect to buy apparel from Amazon.com, 2018–2024 Change in apparel spending on Amazon.com by Amazon apparel shoppers compared to one year earlier, 2020–2024 Proportion of US apparel shoppers who made an apparel purchase—breakdown by Prime membership status, 2024 Apparel shoppers’ reasons for shopping on Amazon.com, 2024 Other relevant research: The full Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024 research report US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical Stores Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next? Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Coresight Research Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail operations. 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:Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthMarch 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Singles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center Stage
Deep DiveAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear Retailer Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Research April 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadSince 2018, we have conducted an annual survey of US consumers to shed light on their clothing and footwear shopping patterns and habits on Amazon.com. Our seventh annual survey of clothing and footwear shoppers was undertaken in March 2024 and featured 2,001 US consumers. We examine our survey’s findings in detail, as well as provide valuable insights that draw from our comprehensive, seven-year dataset. Proprietary survey data in this research report include: The proportion of US shoppers who have bought apparel from Amazon over the past year The proportion of US shoppers who expect to buy apparel from Amazon over the coming 12 months The proportion of US apparel shoppers who made an apparel purchase via a Prime membership over the past year Apparel shoppers’ reasons for shopping on Amazon.com The most purchased brands on Amazon.com Where US shoppers have purchased apparel from in the past 12 months (including Amazon) Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, NIKE, Target, Shein, Temu, Walmart Other relevant research: View the accompanying infographic for this report, which presents highlights from our research! US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical Stores Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next? Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose It Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. The Coresight Research Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US retail operations. 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:The Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent Autonomy
Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner—Building Future-Proof Pricing Strategies, with Manik Bhatia Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research April 28, 2024 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. We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out. This week, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the complexities of retail pricing and the opportunity for AI (artificial intelligence) integration. Other relevant research: The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail Precision Pricing in Retail: AI-Driven Pricing Decisions for 2024 and Beyond Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hubto explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Stay tuned to the Retaili$tic podcast for weekly retail insights and inspiration. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s, which discusses the AgeTech trend in the modern US healthcare industry. 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:Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookAldi vs. Lidl US Store Openings: Mapping Retail Real Estate Changes with the Store Intelligence Platform
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 17: Express To Close More Than 100 Stores in the US Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK: 2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies: 2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Express, Poundland, Urban Outfitters, Walmart Other relevant research: The full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research 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. For the US, the Databank includes store openings and closures from 2012 to 2024 year to date (YTD); for the UK, data span 2017 to 2024 YTD. 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:Economic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded Purchases
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Retail and Tech Focus John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. From consumer views on the US economy to retail sales growth projections to consumer use of AI, discover the key data points we are watching in week 17 of 2024. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: Revealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra April 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Disposable Income What Do US Consumers Think About Generative AI? Click here to explore more research on US retail and 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 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over YearHead-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sNavigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data Graphic
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Demand Forecasting John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today. We discuss demand-forecasting trends for retail (including the impacts of generative AI) and present selected technology providers globally that provide software solutions for demand forecasting and planning—from enterprise software to grocery-focused solutions to supply chain management technology. Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh, HIVERY, Impact Analytics, Microsoft, Oracle, Prevedere, RELEX Solutions Other relevant research: Winning the Retail Trifecta: Demand Forecasting, Allocation and Replenishment Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #2—Demand Forecasting All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Head-to-Head in US Department Stores: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty
Deep DiveRevealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra Aditya Kaushik, Analyst April 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research monthly US Consumer Survey Insights Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. This month, we explore how US consumer sentiment has changed over the last six months, as discussed in our US Consumer Survey Insights report published last week. We analyze consumer sentiment around whether consumers expect their household financial situation to improve or worsen over the next 12 months, as well as their expectations for the US economy over the coming year. This report also includes results on consumers’ shopping behaviors from our weekly survey questions aggregated in four-week increments over the past few months. Data in this research report are our proprietary survey findings on: Consumers’ expectations for the US economy over the next 12 months, broken down by income, age group and geography Consumers’ expectations for their own financial situation over the next 12 months, broken down by income, age group and geography Aggregated monthly data on activities, avoidance, online and in-store shopping, and food and nonfood retailers consumers shopped with, September 2023–April 2024 Other relevant research: Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights and US Consumer Survey Insights Extra reports. 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:Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateInnovator Profile: Scrollmark—Automating Social Engagement and Conversions Through Community-Led Workflows
Insight ReportRetailTech: RFID Is the Technology That Keeps on Giving to Retailers (and Associates and Consumers) John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadRFID (radio-frequency identification) enables inventory accuracy, but what else does it offer? Discover the technology’s numerous benefits—for retailers, associates and consumers—in this report. This report is part of our RetailTech series, which explores developments, insights and implications related to established and emerging technologies that are shaping the retail landscape. Data in this research report include: Global RFID market size, 2024E–2028E Companies mentioned in this report include: Avery Dennison, Amazon, Burlington, Canada Goose, Impinj, Oracle, PervasID, Walmart, Zebra Technologies Other relevant research: Key Retail-Tech Themes at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Partnerships, GenAI, RFID and Sustainability RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the Horizon RetailTech: Leading-Edge Loss Prevention—Tackling Theft and Fraud Through RFID, Video Surveillance and More Walmart Spearheads RFID, Again RFID and NFC in Retail RFID: Has Its Time Finally Come for Retail? The previous report in the RetailTech series, Connected TV—Bringing the Store to the Comfort of Your Sofa 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 Purchase this report. Buy Now This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Seasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraConsumer Sentiment Reaches Its Lowest Level; Tariff Pessimism and Inflation Awareness Increases: US Consumer Survey Insights2026 Sector Outlook: US Home and Home-Improvement Retailing—Pro-Led, Tech-Enabled Growth Shaping the US Home and Home-Improvement MarketEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—Infographic