Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium April 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Slow While Total Retail Sales AccelerateIn April 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% 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
Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium Retailers Harness Seasonal Shifts: China Consumer TrackerRetailers are using in-person events to connect with consumers as summer begins. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium India’s Post-Pandemic Retail Revival: Five Key Trends Signaling the Brick-and-Mortar ComebackWith the worst effects of the pandemic and Covid-19-related fears in the rear-view mirror, in-person retail, including malls and standalone stores, is witnessing a revival in India. We examine five key trends signaling this strong revival of brick-and-mortar retail in India. Read More
Deep Dive | May 25, 2023 Premium Where Do Shoppers Cross the Aisle?: US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2023We examine which retailers are successfully persuading consumers to cross the aisle and shop for both food and nonfood products. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses shopping trends in year-to-date 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium May 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Declining Consumer SentimentThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of May 19, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 4: Ross Stores, TJX and Walmart Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sees Slow GrowthOur 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 21, 2023, which include Alibaba, Bath & Body Works and Home Depot. Read More
Deep Dive | May 23, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Declines in Avoidance and Shopping ProliferateOur weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial security. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2023 Premium April 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Accelerate Further as Most Sectors Continue To See Strong GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in April 2023, year-over-year sales grew 16%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Event Coverage | May 22, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Role of Key Technologies and Channels in the Future of Retail—Autonomous Stores, Generative AI, Retail Media and MoreWe present a wrap-up of Shoptalk Europe 2023, exploring five major themes: technology, store experience, shopper engagement, organizational changes, and emerging channels and business models. Our insights cover autonomous stores, generative AI (artificial intelligence), retail media, Web3, livestreaming and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q23: Stronger Economic Indicators Lead to Higher Consumer Spending in the US and UKThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the first quarter of 2023, which show increased consumer spending levels in the UK and US, but declined rates in France and Germany. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows Further as Momentum Weakens Across the BoardIn April 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 1.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Infographic | May 17, 2023 Free Report 10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023—Free InfographicIn Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years, but what trends will shape the channel in 2023? Coresight Research and Bambuser present research highlights in this free infographic, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Analyzing Cross-Shopping at Nonfood RetailersOur weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also analyze the competition between the top-five nonfood retailers. Read More
Insight Report | May 16, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Under Armour Post Strong Sales Growth; Qurate 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 14, 2023, which include Coty, JD.com, Tapestry and more. Read More