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Insight Report | June 19, 2026 Premium

US Retail Sales May 2026: E-Commerce and Sporting Goods Lead Growth amid Lower Personal Saving

Gain key insights into the latest US retail sales trends for May 2026. This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in May 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market.

Deep Dive | June 16, 2026 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Is Steady; Tariffs Pessimism Eases; Trading Down Rises Slightly: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? We review our latest US consumer sentiment, perceptions of the impacts of tariffs and inflation awareness and responses to inflation.

Deep Dive | June 16, 2026 Databank Members

China Optimism Rises in May, but Floods, Energy, and Property Keep Spending Cautious and Value-Driven: China Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows steady optimism in May 2026.

Insight Report | June 16, 2026 Premium

How the US–Iran Deal Changes the Inflation Outlook for Retail

Discover how the US–Iran deal could reshape the inflation outlook for US retail into the holiday quarter. We assess the potential scale and timing of disinflation.

Insight Report | June 10, 2026 Premium

US Inbound Tourism Decline: Uneven Impacts to Retail

Understand how declining international visits, especially from Canada, are reshaping US retail and tourism.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2026 Databank Members

Higher-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Consumers Cutting Back More on Dining and Travel: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories.

Insight Report | June 2, 2026 Premium

Retail’s Tariff Refunds at Risk? US Government To Appeal Universal Refund Ruling

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice that it will appeal a judge’s authority to instruct universal refunds of tariffs previously collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. What does this mean for retail companies? We explore the details and implications.

Event Presentation | May 29, 2026 Premium

The US Consumer: Inflation, Gas Prices, Sentiment and Learnings from Earnings Season

We assess the forces impacting the US consumer economy and retail sector, drawing on data on inflation, consumer sentiment, consumer spending and retail sales, as well as company earnings results and commentary. In this presentation, we discuss how US consumers are growing their spending in retail despite inflationary headwinds.

Deep Dive | May 27, 2026 Databank Members

April Sentiment Steadies, but Energy and Property Drag Weigh on Households: China Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows steady optimism in April 2026.

Deep Dive | May 26, 2026 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes; Tariffs Pessimism Intensifies; Trading Down Persists: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? We review our latest US consumer data on sentiment, perceptions of the impacts of tariffs, inflation awareness and responses to inflation.

Insight Report | May 22, 2026 Premium

May 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Persists Amid Fragile Consumer Sentiment

The US Retail Sales Outlook series from Coresight Research includes proprietary, ML-driven retail sales projections and analysis of the macroeconomic context for retailing.

Deep Dive | May 21, 2026 Premium

US Generational Wealth Transfer: $105 Trillion To Flow Down the Generations Across the Next 25 Years

US Generational Wealth Transfer Research Report: More than $130 trillion in assets is expected to transfer across generations over coming decades.

Insight Report | May 19, 2026 Premium

April 2026 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Sporting Goods Lead Retail Growth as Consumers Tap Savings To Maintain Spending Levels

Gain key insights into the latest US retail sales trends for April 2026. This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in April 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market.

Deep Dive | May 5, 2026 Databank Members

Sentiment Improves, Driven by Higher-Income and Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey Insights

How are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories.

Event Presentation | May 1, 2026 Premium

Energy and Inflation Update + Retail Tech for the Holidays: Premium Subscriber Call

Our analysts presented on two pressing issues for US retail: The energy shock’s impacts on inflation and the implications for consumers, and the technologies that retailers should look to deploy for holiday 2026.