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
Deep Dive | February 28, 2024 Premium Combating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe explore US consumers’ perceptions of price rises and strategies to combat inflation when shopping both grocery and nongrocery categories. Analyzing comprehensive survey data, we dive into trading down and other trends by age, income and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 27, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 4: Gildan Activewear, Sprouts Farmers Market and Walmart See Strong Sales Growth; The Home Depot Sees a DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 25, 2024, including The Home Depot, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and Wayfair. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2024 Premium Dollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal which retailers saw a boost this Valentine’s Day. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Company Profile | February 25, 2024 Premium Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (SWX: CFR) Company ProfileMoncler is a Switzerland-based luxury conglomerate. Headquartered in Bellevue, the company sells products in China, France, Japan, the UK, the US and over 30 other countries. Read our company profile here. Read More
Store Tracker | February 23, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 8: Close to Half of Body Shop UK Stores To CloseOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Best Buy and The Body Shop UK, among others. Read More
Infographic | February 23, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight inflation’s impact on US consumer behavior, secondhand retail in China and The Body Shop’s UK store closures. Read More
Deep Dive | February 22, 2024 Free Report Precision Pricing in Retail: AI-Driven Pricing Decisions for 2024 and BeyondIn partnership with RELEX, we explore challenges in price setting and discuss how retailers can take a stable and robust approach to pricing, providing a blueprint for retailers to win customers and sales with effective pricing strategies. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 3: Crocs, Herbalife and L’Oréal See Strong Sales Growth; Capri Holdings and Hanesbrands Report Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 18, 2024, including Capri Holdings, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Herbalife Nutrition and L’Oréal. Read More
Market Outlook | February 20, 2024 Premium Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Navigating Structural Challenges, Mergers and Emerging OpportunitiesIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of US convenience store retailing, exploring its competitive landscape and key trends shaping the sector. Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2024 Premium Fewer Consumers Report Inflation-Induced Shopping Changes: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how aware consumers are of inflation and its impacts on shopping behavior. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Infographic | February 16, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight recently published sales data from Amazon and retail-technology trends to watch in 2024. Read More
Store Tracker | February 16, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 7: Pandora Announces Store Expansion PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Pandora and Primark, among others. 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 | February 15, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout Challenges and a Rise in Shoplifting OffensesContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US, the UK and the Netherlands. We discuss a rise in shoplifting offenses, a new task force to combat theft, and more. Read More