Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Surprisingly Slow Labor Market in April Mars an Otherwise Strong Month for the US Economy Coresight Research May 17, 2021 Coresight Research’s monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series examines several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyzes how they may impact the industry in the months to come. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. In April, the recovery of the jobs market stalled, but the long-term outlook for employment remains strong. However, retailers may soon have to prepare for a potential rise in labor costs as some workers are less incentivized to work and inflation fears surface. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Economic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 3: 457-Store Francesca’s Reportedly LiquidatingUnlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersUS Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data Graphic
