Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #7—A Mid-Holiday Macro Update and Review Coresight Research November 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series counts down to this year’s holiday peak with new thematic research each week. In this report, we review recent macroeconomic metrics and their impacts on US retail for the 2021 holiday shopping season. We present insights across the following key metrics: October 2021 US retail sales Leading indicators of retail sales—including consumer sentiment, consumer prices, unemployment, disposable per capita income and more Inflation and product availability Consumer avoidance of public places—leveraging proprietary survey findings Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2021 Databank. 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: Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—InfographicTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food Stores2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer Spending