Deep DiveUS Retail amid Economic Recovery: Learnings from the Global Financial Crisis Coresight Research March 2, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we examine the impending economic and retail recovery from the coronavirus crisis in the US through the lens of recovery from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). We discuss how lessons from the 2008 financial crisis are useful for understanding the shape and speed of the expected retail recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as exploring the differences in the nature and cause of the two crises. Click here for all of our coverage on the impact of coronavirus on retail. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters US Retail amid Economic Recovery: A Deep Dive Differences Similarities What We Think 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: June 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in Stores2026 Sector Outlook: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Retailers—Warehouse Clubs To Lead Growth amid Sustained Value-Seeking BehaviorHigh-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
