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 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
Store Tracker | December 22, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 51: Previewing Plans for 2024—Dollar General (US) and Asda (UK) To Lead Store OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Michaels and Asda, among others, and previews retailers’ plans for 2024. Read More
Store Tracker | December 15, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 50: VF Corporation Boosts US OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dollar General and Frasers Group, among others. Read More
Insight Report | December 14, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Small Business Owners’ Perspectives on Retail Theft, Plus New Measures To Combat Theft in New York, the UK and AustraliaWe present developments in retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC) in the UK, US and Australia in November 2023. We also provide commentary on the topic from the recent earnings calls of selected retailers based in the UK, US and Canada. Read More
Insight Report | December 12, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, December 2023: US Retail Bankruptcies Jump 10X in 2023We provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Let’s Disco and Musik. Read More
Store Tracker | December 8, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 49: Over 300 Rite Aid Closures Year to DateOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Family Dollar and Asda, among others. Read More
Insight Report | December 7, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Black Friday 2023—Coresight Research ObservationsOur Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Black Friday sales from outside the US. Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q23: Growth in the US, France and China as Possibility of German Recession LoomsThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2023, which show economic growth in the US, China and France. Read More
Store Tracker | December 1, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 48: Wilko’s Loss Is Poundland’s GainOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Co-op, among others. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 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 November 27, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPOOn November 27, 2023, Shein was reported to have confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). We discuss data points from prior Coresight Research reports to help readers understand the scale of Shein in fast fashion. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UKWhat happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | November 24, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 47: US Store Closures Jump by Three-QuartersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sally Beauty and Asda, among others. 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