Deep Dive | May 9, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Inflation-Combatting StrategiesStrategies that US consumers have adopted to combat rising prices have become embedded. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItOur sixth annual survey of US clothing and footwear shoppers explores their preferences and habits on Amazon.com. How many consumers shop Amazon Fashion? What do apparel shoppers think of Amazon’s offerings? How does Amazon stack up against the competition in terms of shopper numbers? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into emerging and multiyear trends. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 7, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: How US Shoppers Choose a Home-Goods RetailerIn the wake of Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy protection, this week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reviews new data on US shopper preferences when selecting a home or home-improvement retailer. Read More
Store Tracker | May 5, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 18: US Store Openings Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Tuesday Morning and Sainsbury’s, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales and Traffic Growth Decelerate FurtherIn March 2023, US store-based traffic declined 3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 8%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends and in-store metrics overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium Has the Chip Shortage Ended? What Does This Mean for Retailers?We discuss the current availability of chips (semiconductors) following recent shortages and spikes in consumer demand for electronics and appliances. We also present recent commentary on supply and demand from selected technology companies. Read More
Store Tracker | May 4, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square FeetThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of April 28, 2023, versus the comparable period in 2022. Read More
Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium Insights Video: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear RetailingIn this Insights Video, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing. We discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market. Read More
Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 1: Albertsons, Crocs, Procter & Gamble, Skechers and More Post Positive Results; Amazon’s Online Sales ImproveOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended April 30, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, March 2023: Fashion Growth Slides; Beauty Remains StrongThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from March 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year. Read More
Deep Dive | May 2, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: A Potential Shift from Services to Retail?US consumers are not visiting restaurants as frequently as previously, likely due to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 30, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Beauty and Wellness—Rediscovering the 50+ WomanThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” leverages proprietary survey findings to explore the wants and needs of women aged 50+, a demographic that presents a meaningful opportunity for the US beauty and wellness industry. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US ShoppersUsing proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium Bed Bath & Beyond: Which Retailers Are Set To Capture Market Share?We cover the circumstances that led to Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy on April 23, 2023, including its key strategic failures and the retailers that will likely benefit from its bankruptcy. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
