Insight Report | March 10, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Strengthens to 14%In January 2023, US store-based traffic grew 14.1% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Deep Dive | March 9, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 6: Burlington, Dollar Tree, Kroger and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Sales Growth; Carter’s, Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Qurate Retail See Sales DeclineThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Best Buy, Big Lots, Burlington Stores, Carter’s and Dollar Tree, among others. Read More
Insight Report | March 9, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, February 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Insight Report | March 8, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: International Women’s Day 2023In this special edition of our Retail Around the World series, we showcase retail in action in the context of International Women’s Day 2023 on March 8, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | March 7, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers May Slowly Be Getting Out and About MoreAmid inflation, consumers are planning strong spending this Easter. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | March 7, 2023 Free Report A Must-Read Guide to Shoptalk 2023: How To Maximize Your Time and Create Opportunities Across Five Retail ThemesWe offer a guide for Shoptalk attendees of notable sessions across the major themes of this year’s event: shopper engagement, emerging channels, store experience, technology and organizational changes. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | March 6, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Steady Despite Rising Flu CasesWe assess consumer behavior in China amid rising numbers of flu infections in the country. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Research Digest | March 3, 2023 Premium Insights Video: US Retail and Consumer OutlookIn this Insights Video, we discuss the US retail and consumer outlook. We consider whether real declines in retail sales will continue, whether US retail is overinflated, why we may be entering an era of renewed services spending—and why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: The Impact of Debt and Financial Security on Shopping HabitsWe assess how factors beyond mere income, such as debt and financial security, influence US consumer behavior. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | March 2, 2023 Premium February 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from January 2023, retail sales slowed (but remained positive) in both the US and UK, while they declined in China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Premium Inflection Points in the Global Economy in 2023Key interest-rate decisions taken by central banks impact the financial market, including inflation rates and currency exchange rates. We identify inflection points in the global economy in 2023, with a focus on developments in the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union). Read More
Insight Report | February 28, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 5: Floor & Decor, TJX and Walmart Post Solid Sales Momentum; Alibaba and Home Depot See Slowed GrowthThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Alibaba, Bath & Body Works, Floor & Decor Holdings and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment RisesConsumers are feeling more positive about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Move Grocery Shopping OnlineIn a major channel swing, consumers have shifted online for food shopping. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 23, 2023 Premium Copley Place and Prudential Center—Demonstrating the Potential of Urban Mixed-Use MallsThe Coresight Research team visited the Prudential Center and Copley Place, two malls connected via a sky bridge. We examine what these two centers are doing to integrate office, residential and retail elements under a single roof. Read More
