Insight Report | March 14, 2024 Premium February 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates—Electronics Stores Rebound; Nonstore Retailers See Strong GrowthIn February 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 10, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—A Budget for Retail? Reviewing the UK’s 2024 Finance Update with John MercerThis week’s Analyst Corner discusses the implications of the recently announced UK government budget—which includes tax cuts—for consumers and retail. John Mercer, Head of Global Research at Coresight Research, presents our outlook for UK retail. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium February 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity for Retail Sales GrowthThe 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 February 23, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2024 Premium January 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates; Health Stores and Nonstore Retailers Continue To Show Solid GrowthIn January 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by nearly 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | January 29, 2024 Premium January 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Higher Inflation Hints at Weakened Retail Sales To Start the YearThe 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 January 24, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | January 25, 2024 Premium Holiday 2023: UK Retail Wrap-Up—December Downturn Unlikely To Herald Renewed RetrenchmentWe assess recently reported retail sales metrics and trading updates from major retailers to offer our conclusions from peak-season trading and look ahead to the prospects for 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | January 22, 2024 Premium December 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Positive Shifts To Start the New YearThe Coresight Research US Housing Market Indicators series analyzes the current housing market landscape in the US, based on a range of metrics. This report analyzes the latest data available as of the end of December 2023. Read More
Insight Report | January 8, 2024 Premium November 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Boosts Traffic and SalesIn November 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 3.3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 3.3%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Insight Report | December 28, 2023 Premium December 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of December 22, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | December 27, 2023 Premium December 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: The Picture Heading Into 2024The 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 December 22, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, November 2023: Holiday Fuels Accelerated Clothing and Footwear SpendingThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from November 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth increased to 2.8% year over year Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2023 Premium November 2023 UK Retail Sales: Easing Inflation and Holiday Season Boost SalesIn November 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 5.6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2023 Premium November 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in November 2023, year-over-year sales grew 8%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 14, 2023 Premium November 2023 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Appliance Stores See Sales Growth AccelerateIn November 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 11, 2023 Premium October 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Jewelry Sector Sees Positive GrowthIn October 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 4%, year over year, with store-based sales also declining by 4%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More