Analyst Corner | October 29, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Health Is WealthConsumers are increasingly focused on taking care of themselves, both mentally and physically. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the wellness economy, reflecting on her personal experiences. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2023 Premium October 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of October 23, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2023 Premium Inflation Concerns Persist and Dollar Stores Thrive: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 43We assess how inflation worries are affecting US consumers’ shopping behaviors as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive ConversionWe explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season. Read More
Deep Dive | October 23, 2023 Premium Diverging Trends During China’s National Day Celebrations: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore Chinese consumer behavior during the National Day Golden Week public holiday and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2023 Premium September 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slows Amid Continuing Cost of Living Pressures and Unseasonably Warm WeatherIn September 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 22, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Elevated Gasoline Prices and the Pressures on Consumer WalletsGasoline prices remain a risk factor for US retail as we head further into the holiday quarter and closer to 2024. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the prospects for US gasoline prices and the consumer context for recently increasing gas prices. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium September 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in September 2023, year-over-year growth improved, continuing the upward trend seen since July. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, October 2023: Rite Aid Files for BankruptcyWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Rite Aid, Showfields and Shift Technologies. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2023 Premium September 2023 US Retail Sales: Retail Spending Outpaces Retail Inflation as Consumers Remain HealthyIn September 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 2.2% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium Calm Before Holiday Shopping Season Begins: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 42We assess what could be the last week of stable consumer behavior ahead of the holiday retail season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium US Holiday Survey and Outlook 2023: E-Commerce To Drive GrowthWe dig deep into where, when and how US consumers will spend for holiday 2023, using proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout and Store Closures, the INFORM Consumers Act, US Retailer CommentaryIn this first report in our new monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we discuss the size of the inventory shrink challenge in the US and present developments in theft and related incidents in the US and the UK from the past few months. We also provide commentary on the topic from US retailers’ recent earnings calls. This report covers the INFORM Consumers Act, Target’s store closures, Walmart’s self-checkout closures and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 15, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Three Trends About the US Return to Office You Don’t Already KnowThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses three major retail-related trends about the US return to office that you may have missed. Read More
Deep Dive | October 13, 2023 Premium Shifting Shopper Behavior Amid Pessimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ growing pessimism and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
