Event Presentation Premium1Q2015 Recap Coresight Research May 15, 2015 Executive SummaryCurrent Retail Business Environment Gas Did Not Stay Below $2 per Gallon April US Retail Sales Flat, Showing Slow Recovery Unemployment at Seven-Year Low; Stores Cut Jobs Tax Refunds Increasingly Going to Savings, Repay Debt Consumer Spending Varies by Category Store Traffic Declined, but the Conversion Rate Improved Grocery Leads While Luxury Underperforms Q1—Weak Revenues, Solid Earnings Retailers Expect a Stronger 2H Calendar Impact 1Q2015 Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for