Aditya Kaushik, Analyst

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Deep Dive | June 10, 2025 Databank Members

High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ economic and financial outlooks, in total and by income group. Plus, we spotlight social commerce, revealing which social media platforms are popular for shopping and which product categories are bought at the highest rates.

Deep Dive | June 4, 2025 Databank Members

Economic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which retailers are popular among US home and home-improvement shoppers, and what are these shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Deep Dive | May 28, 2025 Databank Members

High-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ inflation-combating strategies when shopping for food and nonfood products. We also continue to track shifts in consumer sentiment, overall and by income level.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2025 Databank Members

Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which department stores are popular among US consumers? What are department store shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium

Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores

Kohl’s abruptly terminated its former CEO, Ashley Buchanan, on May 1, 2025, “for cause.” We explore the reasons behind Buchanan’s termination, as well as the implications of the firing for both Kohl’s and the US department store sector at large.

Analyst Corner | May 18, 2025

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Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, draws on Coresight Research survey findings to unearth trends in US consumer sentiment, discussing how expectations for the economy and personal finances vary by demographic.

Deep Dive | May 14, 2025 Databank Members

Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which luxury brands are popular among US consumers? What are luxury shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Deep Dive | May 6, 2025 Databank Members

Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

New survey findings reveal positive shifts in US consumer sentiment, particularly among high-income consumers. In addition to diving into consumers’ financial and economic expectations, this report spotlights online shopping trends, uncovering the battle between Amazon and Walmart in US e-commerce.

Deep Dive | May 6, 2025 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Which consumer groups are most optimistic about the US economy and their personal finances, and how have their expectations recently changed? We take a deep dive into our comprehensive weekly survey data since the start of 2025 to reveal trends in US consumer sentiment by age, income, location type (rural vs. urban) and ethnicity. Plus, discover which consumers are most sensitive to changes in the stock market when it comes to their spending behavior.

Deep Dive | May 1, 2025 Databank Members

High-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ inflation-combating strategies when shopping for food and nonfood products. We also continue to track shifts in consumer sentiment, overall and by income level.

Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Databank Members

Economic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

The decline in US consumers’ economic expectations has finally come to an end, new survey findings reveal. In addition to diving into consumer sentiment data, this report spotlights drugstore and pharmacy shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers and products.

Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

How did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products.

Deep Dive | April 9, 2025 Premium

What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update

What are the impacts of new US tariffs on the retail industry and the economy? How are consumers and retailers responding? Find out in our new report, which explores economic disruption, consumer sentiment and retail strategies, drawing on proprietary survey data and industry interviews.

Deep Dive | April 8, 2025 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights

Dive into our survey-driven insights on mass merchandiser and warehouse club shopping in the US to uncover popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing steady trends ahead of reciprocal tariffs being announced.

Deep Dive | April 2, 2025 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ inflation-combating strategies when shopping for food and nonfood products. We also present an update on consumer sentiment.