Deep Dive | February 18, 2025 Premium Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey InsightsFrom the dominance of Kohl’s to the popularity of apparel categories, dive into our survey-driven insights on department store shopping. Plus, what are consumers’ expectations for the economy and their personal finances? Discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking in this weekly research report series. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2025 Premium January 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthIn January 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew 4% 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 13, 2025 Premium Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?We unpack the latest data on critical indicators shaping the retail landscape in 2025, offering insights and proprietary survey analysis spanning inflation, consumer sentiment and the impacts of tariffs on the US consumer economy. Read More
Deep Dive | February 13, 2025 Premium AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutFrom AI (artificial intelligence) to ESLs (electronic shopping labels), discover the technology solutions and trends that are revolutionizing US grocery retailing across three critical areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience. Read More
Insight Report | February 13, 2025 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKWe present the latest developments in retail shrink in the US and Europe, including retail crime costs, cargo theft rates and shoplifting data. Plus, discover news about loss-prevention technologies and dive into recent commentary on shrink from Albertsons and Walgreens. Read More
Deep Dive | February 13, 2025 Premium Mixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer sentiment in China has exhibited significant volatility in recent months. Dive into our new survey data to uncover how consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy are diverging, against a backdrop of ongoing stimulus measures and new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Deep Dive | February 12, 2025 Premium Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich luxury brands are popular among US consumers? What are luxury shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Insight Report | February 11, 2025 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 7, 2025, including Clorox Company, PepsiCo and Tapestry, among others. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2025 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025In partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of late January 2025, covering food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2025 Premium New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWhat are the implications of the new tariffs implemented by US President Trump, and what measures can retail companies take to lessen their impact? Coresight Research dives into the latest on the tariffs and their impact. Read More
Deep Dive | February 6, 2025 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers spend on key events in the first quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | February 6, 2025 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended January 31, 2025, including Albertsons, Procter & Gamble and Tractor Supply Company, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | February 4, 2025 Premium Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich e-commerce retailers and marketplaces are popular? What are online shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights, and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Insight Report | February 4, 2025 Premium January 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of January 22, 2025. Read More
Deep Dive | February 4, 2025 Premium The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesIn an era of rapid digital transformation, the US retail industry is harnessing the power of innovation across three critical areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience. We dive into the importance and impacts of key technologies—including AI (artificial intelligence) and Web3—and outline major retailers that are leading the charge in technology adoption. Read More