Insight Report | March 17, 2025 Premium February 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesIn February 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) declined year over year, marking the first decline since April 2020. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses highlights from our latest consumer data on tariff perceptions. Read More
Insight Report | March 5, 2025 Premium US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: What US Consumers ThinkNew US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China will impact multiple retail categories, with implications for consumers. We summarize category-level exposure to these countries, and present new, proprietary US consumer survey findings on perceptions of tariffs. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2025 Premium February 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchThe 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 February 18, 2025. Read More
Infographic | February 17, 2025 Free Report 2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicDiscover new data on the US consumer economy in this free infographic, spanning inflation, consumer sentiment and tariffs. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2025 Premium January 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthIn January 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2025 Premium New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWhat are the implications of the new tariffs implemented by US President Trump, and what measures can retail companies take to lessen their impact? Coresight Research dives into the latest on the tariffs and their impact. Read More
Insight Report | February 4, 2025 Premium January 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025The 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 January 22, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | February 3, 2025 Premium 2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey InsightsOn February 1, 2025, President Trump implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on all goods from China. We explore proprietary Coresight Research survey data on what US consumers believe the impact of these tariffs will be. Read More
Insight Report | February 3, 2025 Premium Retail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookWe consider the US macroeconomic outlook for 2025, including metrics that directly impact the consumer economy and retail for the new year and in the context of a new administration entering the White House. Dive into our insights on inflation, interest rates, the housing market and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 26, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, explores the state of China’s economy and Coresight Research’s outlook for the future of retail in the country. This report includes analysis of retail sales, consumer sentiment, inflation and the housing market. Read More
Insight Report | December 24, 2024 Premium December 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Retail Momentum To Continue into 2025The 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 December 20, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2024 Premium November 2024 US Retail Sales: Very Solid Growth Reflects Strong Black Friday and Holiday DemandIn November 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew nearly 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 15, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Potential US Tariffs: Explore the Likely Impacts on Three Retail Sectors with Aditya KaushikHow will the proposed US tariffs impact retailers and consumers in apparel, electronics and food retailing? In this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, offers highlights from our recent research report on the implications of the potential tariffs. Read More
Infographic | December 13, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 50: Global MacroDiscover key data points we are watching in week 50 of 2024. This week, we focus on macro data for the US and China, with insights on consumer sentiment and import rates. Read More