Insight ReportFebruary 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research March 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in February 2021, we saw solid retail sales growth in the US, while the UK posted its third consecutive month of decline. China saw very high growth momentum, owing to weak comparatives from 2020. We examine data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US, UK and China retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. 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 Other research you may be interested in: Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateConsumer Sentiment Weakens, Driven by Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Softens in March as Oil Shock Pressures Build: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year