Deep Dive | October 25, 2023 Premium Inflation Concerns Persist and Dollar Stores Thrive: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 43We assess how inflation worries are affecting US consumers’ shopping behaviors as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive ConversionWe explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season. Read More
Deep Dive | October 24, 2023 Free Report Immersive Experiences in Retail: Driving Sales Through Enhanced Shopper EngagementImmersive experiences are emerging that promise to revolutionize the retail industry in driving customer engagement and loyalty. Coresight Research and Obsess explore how US brands and retailers plan to invest in and offer such experiences to reap multiple benefits, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 22, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Elevated Gasoline Prices and the Pressures on Consumer WalletsGasoline prices remain a risk factor for US retail as we head further into the holiday quarter and closer to 2024. This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the prospects for US gasoline prices and the consumer context for recently increasing gas prices. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium Rite Aid Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean for Rivals?Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy on October 15, 2023. We cover the reasons behind it and the bankruptcy’s implications for Rite Aid’s competitors. Read More
Store Tracker | October 20, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 42: US Store Openings Surpass 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from 7-Eleven and Aldi, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, October 2023: Rite Aid Files for BankruptcyWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Rite Aid, Showfields and Shift Technologies. Read More
Market Outlook | October 18, 2023 Premium Market Navigator: US Department Stores—Softness Ahead Despite Opportunities in Experiences and Alternative ModelsWe present our definitive guide on the US department store sector. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the sector’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes and innovators we are watching in the space. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2023 Premium September 2023 US Retail Sales: Retail Spending Outpaces Retail Inflation as Consumers Remain HealthyIn September 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 2.2% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium Calm Before Holiday Shopping Season Begins: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 42We assess what could be the last week of stable consumer behavior ahead of the holiday retail season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium US Holiday Survey and Outlook 2023: E-Commerce To Drive GrowthWe dig deep into where, when and how US consumers will spend for holiday 2023, using proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout and Store Closures, the INFORM Consumers Act, US Retailer CommentaryIn this first report in our new monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we discuss the size of the inventory shrink challenge in the US and present developments in theft and related incidents in the US and the UK from the past few months. We also provide commentary on the topic from US retailers’ recent earnings calls. This report covers the INFORM Consumers Act, Target’s store closures, Walmart’s self-checkout closures and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 15, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Three Trends About the US Return to Office You Don’t Already KnowThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses three major retail-related trends about the US return to office that you may have missed. Read More
Store Tracker | October 13, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 41: UK Closures Almost TripleOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Barnes & Noble and Asda, among others. Read More
Market Outlook | October 11, 2023 Premium Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Department StoresThis Research Preview provides an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator on US department stores. We analyze market growth, the competitive landscape, key themes and more. Read More
