July 31, 2026 Insight Report Premium Capitalizing on the Moment: What the FIFA World Cup 2026 Reveals About Retail’s Attention EconomyThe FIFA World Cup 2026 drew stronger-than-expected consumer engagement, but retail spending was more selective and concentrated in host cities. This report examines how merchandise, dining, travel and localized retail strategies converted tournament attention into commercial opportunities.
July 5, 2026 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Aditya KaushikDiscover where and how US back-to-school (BTS) consumers plan to shop in 2026—and what it means for retail strategy. Explore select Coresight Research survey data on channel shifts, winning retailers and banners, and the top BTS shopping categories.
June 29, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2026, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Mass Merchandisers Lead Over Amazon as Shoppers Prioritize Value, Execution and ConvenienceWhere and how will US back-to-school consumers shop in 2026? Explore proprietary Coresight Research survey data to discover the categories and apparel brands and retailers that are set to take the lead during this year’s US back-to-school (BTS) season in the second report in our US Back to School 2026 series.
June 24, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2026, Part 1: Early Shopping, Inflation Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2026We kick off our US Back to School 2026 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ spending expectations for the BTS (back-to-school) season. How much will BTS shoppers spend, and what will influence their purchase decisions? Find out in this comprehensive analysis of consumers’ plans for and attitudes to BTS shopping.
June 9, 2026 Insight Report Premium FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing and Social Occasions To Drive US Consumer Spending in Retail and ServicesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup may drive selective increases in experiential and viewing-oriented consumer spending, particularly across food and beverage, streaming and social viewing occasions in the US.
May 11, 2026 Insight Report Premium Six Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?Singles’ Day 2026 reflects continued shifts in China’s retail environment, as longer promotional periods, more segmented spending patterns, simpler discount structures and faster fulfillment increasingly shape how consumers engage with the country’s largest shopping event. Retailers may need to adapt to these multistage consumption behaviors, strengthen convenience and align with changing demand patterns to capture value across the broader Singles’ Day retail cycle.
April 10, 2026 Insight Report Premium Chinese New Year 2026 Review: A Shift Toward Extended, Segmented and Experience-Driven ConsumptionChinese New Year 2026 signals a shift in retail consumption, with extended holiday periods, evolving travel patterns, and a focus on technology, health, and experience-driven spending. Retailers must adapt to these multi-stage consumption behaviors and leverage emerging trends to engage consumers throughout the entire holiday period.
February 25, 2026 Insight Report Premium CEO Brief: Early Holiday 2026 US Retail ExpectationsWe provide our initial expectations for how holiday 2026 could shape up for US retail, to assist retailers with their planning for the end-of-year peak. We detail our projections and consumers’ expectations as of February 2026.
February 4, 2026 Insight Report Premium Chinese New Year 2026: Four Trends To Expect for the Year of the Horse2026 Chinese New Year trends show how extended holidays, emotional spending, instant retail, and travel will reshape consumer behavior and retailer strategies.
January 30, 2026 Deep Dive Premium Holiday 2025: US Retail Wrap-Up—Walmart Outpaces Amazon, Apparel Tops the Chart and Beauty Leads the Online SurgeCoresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2025 holiday season in US retail. We explore proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data, earnings updates from major retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, providing you with the key takeaways you need to start 2026.
December 18, 2025 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsUnderstand the holiday season in US retail so far. We cover sector trends and which retailers are winning and losing share, based on our consumer research, shopper traffic metrics and other data.
December 10, 2025 Infographic Premium US Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicUnderstand trends in US retail and logistics holiday hiring—including 2025 and multiyear data.
December 7, 2025 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarThe report highlights presents five standout insights from Black Friday 2025 that provide meaningful signals for the balance of the holiday 2025 season.
December 3, 2025 Deep Dive Premium Black Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsA brief look at our global team’s take on Black Friday 2025, highlighting in-store and online activity across Hong Kong, India, and the UK—including on-the-ground visits in the UK and India.
December 1, 2025 Deep Dive Premium Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationOn November 28, 2025, the Coresight Research team conducted its annual Black Friday store tour, visiting more than 30 retailers across Florida, New Jersey and New York. We present our on-the-ground observations, including the scope and depth of promotions, product availability, store execution and consumer activity.
