Insight Report | July 25, 2024 Premium July 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Growth Acceleration Following a Weak JuneThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of July 18, 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | July 23, 2024 Premium Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus—TJX and Dollar Tree Rank as Top Choices: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are off-price and dollar-store shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the off-price and dollar-store retail sectors. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 21, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Reshaping Retail Media: Who, Where and How? Three Defining Levers, with Manik BhatiaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the role of data, physical stores and technology in the advancing retail media ecosystem. Read More
Infographic | July 19, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekDiscover key data points we are watching in week 29 of 2024. We offer key metrics from our US consumer surveys, covering GLP-1 drug use and the impacts of inflation, as well as highlights on US retail locations from the Economic Census. Read More
Insight Report | July 17, 2024 Premium Data Drop: US Retail—Number of Stores, Firms and EmployeesDiscover data from the latest Economic Census revealing the number of US physical retail stores, firms and employees by sector. This report is part of our Data Drop series, which provides fast access to a set of data, with minimum intermediation. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2024 Premium June 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Slumps as Only Department Stores See ImprovementIn June 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by less than 2% year over year, the worst recorded rate since April 2023. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Premium Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 14, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Sales, Sports and Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights with Aditya KaushikIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, discusses US consumers’ spending expectations for Amazon’s Prime Day and the Summer Olympics in the third quarter of 2024 as well as the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Infographic | July 12, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Retail FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 28 of 2024, with a focus on US retail. From beauty and apparel sales to social commerce, we offer key metrics from our research. Read More
Deep Dive | July 9, 2024 Premium Social Commerce in Focus—Beauty Leads the Way: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve Amid Economic ResilienceOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, delve into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in 1Q24, and discover key management commentary on inventory levels. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2024 Premium Is Financial and Economic Optimism Waning?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, and present an update on their shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places. Read More
Insight Report | July 3, 2024 Premium Retail Media: (Almost) Everything We Heard at Shoptalk Europe 2024Dive into the world of retail media with our insights from Shoptalk Europe 2024. Discover the retailer perspective, the brand perspective, new in-store opportunities and more! Executives from Amazon, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Walmart and other leading retail companies offer their take on the retail media landscape and strategies in Europe. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2024 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 3Q24—Expectations for Paris Summer Olympics and More: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the third quarter of this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for the Summer Olympics, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon’s Prime Day. We also look ahead to the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | July 2, 2024 Premium Financial Optimism Weakens in Year-to-Date 2024: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow is US consumer sentiment changing in 2024? We analyze new survey findings to find out how consumers feel about their personal financial situation and the economy, and present an update on consumers’ shopping behaviors. Read More