Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a MakeoverNew US consumer survey findings from Coresight Research reveal the deterrent effect of restrictive in-store security measures… for regular shoppers. Dive into our new data and discover recent shrink-related developments in the US and the UK, with highlights on self-checkout updates and new theft-targeting legislation. Plus, this report presents recent commentary from selected North American retailers on the current state of shrink. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic UncertaintyIn April 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by over 5%, an acceleration from the previous month, despite macroeconomic concerns driven by tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in April 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2025 Premium How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowChina’s Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away. The economy is facing external challenges like tariffs, yet key sectors show underlying resilience. We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival, covering the country’s macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore consumer sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | May 7, 2025 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Jump in Food Sales Fuels Total CPG GrowthThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended April 20, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | May 1, 2025 Premium The Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by CountryWhich retail companies face high risk from tariffs? We chart and detail the sourcing exposure of selected Coresight 100 retailers and brand owners to various countries, with a focus on nations that are subject to high reciprocal tariff rates. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2025 Free Report Enhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail LandscapeDiscover three key technologies that are providing drugstores and pharmacies with a competitive edge! We discuss how companies can cut costs, boost efficiency and deliver personalized experiences by embracing digital tools, including AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2025 Premium April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyThe 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 April 21, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2025 Premium Inside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationExplore the evolving men’s skincare market in India and examine the underlying factors fueling the category’s growth. We also cover how emerging brands are leveraging emerging technologies, science-backed formulations and personalized solutions to redefine skincare products. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailAs global trade tensions escalate and tariff policies evolve, we analyze how US consumer expectations compare to business confidence. Dive into the latest data, including proprietary survey findings, to unpack a divergence in key sentiment metrics and understand what this mean for retail. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2025 Premium March 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsIn March 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) rebounded from February’s decline, despite concerns around tariffs. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in February 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | April 14, 2025 Premium Music Festivals: A Key Opportunity for Retail Brand EngagementWhat opportunities do music festivals present for brands and retailers, and what strategies can brands employ to engage with festivalgoers and drive spending? Dive into Coresight Research survey findings to understand festivalgoers’ 2025 plans, and uncover four key ways that retail companies can create immersive experiences that resonate with festival audiences. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2025 Premium US Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWe expect rising tariffs to reshape the global retail landscape, forcing retailers and brand owners to rethink their supply chains and competitive strategies. Amid this context, Coresight Research provides a three-step action plan to help industry players safeguard margins, preserve agility and seize strategic advantage. Read More
Insight Report | April 10, 2025 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven analysis of sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended March 23, 2025. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Read More
Insight Report | April 8, 2025 Premium 4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read More
