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Insight Report | July 5, 2023 Premium

1Q23 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Further Improve for Many Retailers

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q23 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were up down from the year-ago quarter.

Insight Report | July 4, 2023 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, 2Q23

Coresight 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.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Databank Members

In-Store Shopping Thrives: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 27

We assess how US consumer behavior is shifting ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, as well as our four-weekly check on consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Databank Members

Consumer Demand Sees a Slower Recovery: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers in China behaved and shopped during the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 3, 2023 Premium

The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping Experience

We explore the future of in-store and online checkouts and payments in the retail industry, which are being transformed by evolving technologies and changing consumer expectations.

Analyst Corner | July 2, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: It’s the Season for… Looking Ahead to Retail Opportunities

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks ahead to an abundance of shopping events in the US—covering July 4, Amazon’s Prime Day, back to school and the holiday season, drawing on exclusive Coresight Research data and findings.

Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Early US Retail Outlook

We launch our coverage of the 2023 holiday season in US retail with an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand in the end-of-year peak. We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, inventory and more.

Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium

June 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of June 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Insight Report | June 28, 2023 Premium

May 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery of Store-Based Sales Progresses as Year-Over-Year Declines Soften

In May 2023, US store-based traffic declined by nearly 2%, year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2023 Premium

US Back to School 2023: Retail Outlook—Macro Context and Consumer Plans

As we move into peak summer ahead of the new school year, we present our outlook for the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season. We contextualize our overall expectations with macroeconomic data and findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2023 Databank Members

Seasonal Shopping, 3Q23—Holidays Preview: US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2023

We examine seasonal shopping in 2Q23 and look ahead to the major holidays of 3Q23. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses holiday shopping for Mother’s Day, Easter and Memorial Day before looking ahead to the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon’s Prime Day.

Deep Dive | June 27, 2023 Databank Members

Shoppers Enter “Summer Mode”: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 26

We assess how US consumer behavior is evolving as summer begins in earnest. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 26, 2023 Databank Members

Weak Demand Hampers 6.18 Shopping Festival: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are behaving during the first 6.18 shopping festival since the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | June 26, 2023 Premium

May 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a Year

In May 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 8% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector.

Insight Report | June 23, 2023 Premium

June 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Total Gains To Be in the Low Single Digits Due to Flat Disposable Income Growth

The 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 June 19, 2023.