Market Outlook | January 3, 2024 Premium Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: EbookDiscover the state of the US economy and the prospects for retail in 2024, including growth projections and themes to watch across multiple sectors, from apparel to beauty to grocery and more. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Holiday Homestretch—Amazon and Off-Pricers Poised To Win This SeasonAs the end of the 2023 holiday shopping season approaches, we take stock of the latest metrics, leveraging proprietary survey data, retail sales results and shopper traffic data. Read More
Deep Dive | December 19, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Financial Confidence Ahead of the Holiday Peak: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 51We assess how consumer confidence is shifting as the holiday shopping peak nears. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 18, 2023 Premium Consumer Confidence During the Holiday Season—Analyzing Changes by Demographic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe assess how consumer confidence in the US is evolving over the holiday season so far. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into consumers’ expectations for their own finances and the economy as a whole, broken down by income and age group. Read More
Insight Report | December 15, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday Survey FindingsWe discuss retail performance in the US on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the help of our proprietary survey data. We also offer wider learnings for holiday 2023 and the retail environment in general. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium Mass Merchandisers Gain from Cyber Monday: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 50We assess the impact of Cyber Monday sales on shopper penetration rates. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Market Outlook | December 11, 2023 Premium US Drugstores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Sales Growth; Stronger Focus on Healthcare ExpansionDiscover the prospects for drugstore retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Deep Dive | December 6, 2023 Premium Malls Enjoy Black Friday Boost: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 49Our US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we explore consumer shopping behavior over Black Friday weekend and discuss new consumer pessimism about their financial situations. Read More
Insight Report | December 1, 2023 Premium Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Drugstore RetailHow is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail? As part of a five-report series, we present five key applications of AI in the drugstore sector, covering healthcare personalization, demand forecasting, automated prescription filling and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 28, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Improvement in Financial Health: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 48Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial health. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2023 Premium Consumers Optimistic About the Economy But Inflation Concerns Persist: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 47We assess consumers’ perceptions of inflation and its likely impacts on holiday retails. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium October 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slides Again Amid High Borrowing Costs and Unfavorable WeatherIn October 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew nearly 4% 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 | November 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Help Wanted… or Not. Slow Growth in Planned US Retail HiringWe explore the seasonal hiring plans of major retailers and logistics firms in the US, as well as trends in employment and job-opening levels. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This SeasonAs part of our holiday 2023 coverage, we discuss the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season in the US. We discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and outline four key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting in the US during the 2023 holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 3: Coty and Ralph Lauren Report Positive Sales Growth; Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands and Qurate Retail See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 5, 2023, including Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Weis Market Read More