Insight Report | May 12, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #4: Post-Tax-Day Wrap-Up—IRS Issues $237 Billion in Refunds, Coresight Research Survey Reveals Consumers’ Plans for Tax RefundsWe provide a wrap-up of the 2023 US tax-filing season, as of the end of April 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. We also discuss consumers’ plans for their tax refunds, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Event Coverage | May 11, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Three: Retail Media and Technology Take Center StageWe present key insights from day three of Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering retail media, in-store experiences, AI (artificial intelligence), personalization and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | May 10, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Two: Exploring the Roles of Web3 in the Supply Chain and “Wow” Moments in Physical RetailWe present key insights from the second day of Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering Web3, supply chain, AI (artificial intelligence), the role of the physical store and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | May 10, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Multiple Categories Shift Toward E-Commerce, Away from In-Store PurchasingWe assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | May 9, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 2: Colgate-Palmolive, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Farmers Market Post Strong Results; Carter’s, Estée Lauder, Hanesbrands and Wayfair Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major US 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 7, 2023, which include Colgate-Palmolive, Hanesbrands, L’Oréal, Wayfair and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 9, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Inflation-Combatting StrategiesStrategies that US consumers have adopted to combat rising prices have become embedded. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales and Traffic Growth Decelerate FurtherIn March 2023, US store-based traffic declined 3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 8%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends and in-store metrics overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Event Presentation | May 3, 2023 Premium Using the Coresight Research 3x3x3 Framework To Navigate a “Chutes and Ladders” Economy: Insights Presented at Golden Seeds 2023 Annual SummitOn May 3, 2023, Coresight Research presented at the Golden Seeds 2023 Annual Summit, discussing the 3x3x3 framework to help retailers navigate a “chutes and ladders” economy. We cover key topics including retail media, quick commerce, livestreaming and the metaverse. Read More
Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 1: Albertsons, Crocs, Procter & Gamble, Skechers and More Post Positive Results; Amazon’s Online Sales ImproveOur 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 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended April 30, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | May 2, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: A Potential Shift from Services to Retail?US consumers are not visiting restaurants as frequently as previously, likely due to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Event Coverage | May 2, 2023 Free Report Your Strategic Guide to Shoptalk Europe 2023: Our Pick of the AgendaWe offer a guide for Shoptalk Europe attendees of notable sessions across the major themes of this year’s event: shopper engagement, emerging channels and business models, store experience, technology and organizational changes. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Falls Across the BoardWe assess how avoidance trends are evolving in China in spring 2023. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | April 27, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: Working from Home, Returning to Stores and the Complex 2023 ConsumerWe examine the consumer demographics driving the different trends in avoidance and purchasing in 2023 versus 2022. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses the changing trends year over year. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2023 Premium Data Dive: What US, European and Australian Retailers Are Saying on CapexIn this Data Dive, we examine what major US, European and Australian companies are reporting on capital expenditures (capex)—their ongoing and planned investments in physical infrastructure such as stores, distribution and technology. Read More
