Insight Report | June 16, 2023 Premium May 2023 US Retail Sales: Resilient Consumers Drive Retail Sales GrowthIn May 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 4.3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, June 2023We provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK in 2Q23. Read More
Insight Report | June 13, 2023 Premium The Metaverse Is Not Dead: Defying the Rumors of Its DemiseWith attention recently shifting to generative AI (artificial intelligence), are we seeing the demise of the metaverse? We explore recent metaverse-related developments—both positive and unfavorable—that paint a picture of the current state and long-term potential of the metaverse. We lay out what brands, retailers and solution providers need to know to drive success in the virtual world. Read More
Deep Dive | June 13, 2023 Premium Target’s Gains, Consumer Activities and Mapping Amazon Shoppers: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 24We analyze Amazon’s food and nonfood retail penetration by state, while consumers get more active and Target makes further gains. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | June 12, 2023 Premium Avoidance Stabilizes: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how retailers in China are preparing for the midyear 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | June 6, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 6: Five Below, Lululemon and PVH Post Strong Results; Capri Holdings, Macy’s and Nordstrom See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 4, 2023, which include Capri Holdings, Dollar General and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | June 6, 2023 Premium Consumers Pursue Conflicting Anti-Inflation Strategies: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 23We analyze consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | June 5, 2023 Premium Focus on Sustainable Fashion: China Consumer TrackerWe assess Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainable fashion. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 4, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Focus on Superior Brand Building To Be BEST in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses learnings for retail from the Coresight Research BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store VisitsIn the first report of our new BEST at Retail series, we explore the actions that companies can take to build stronger brands—under the first component of our BEST framework for retail excellence. We also examine how three iconic brands maximize brand building in their stores, offering insights from recent in-store visits. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales Decline as Units Remain NegativeIn April 2023, US nonfood traffic declined by 5%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 6%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 5: Burlington, Deckers, Dick’s and Ulta Post Strong Results; Big Lots, Foot Locker, Kohl’s and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 27, 2023, which include Big Lots, Deckers Outdoor and Dollar Tree, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium May 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of May 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium 2Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Video-Sharing Platforms Overtake Social Media as a Live-Shopping DestinationVideo-sharing platforms have overtaken social media as a destination for live shopping. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium More Active Consumers Proliferate Ahead of Memorial Day: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 22Shoppers are engaging in more activities ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
