Deep Dive 13 minutes PremiumUS Retail Inventory Tracker, 1Q19 Coresight Research August 2, 2019 Executive SummaryIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among US retailers the Coresight 100. Most Coresight 100 retailers witnessed a decline in consumer spending, which translated into poor sales and inventory buildup in comparison to the same quarter last year. Tariffs and strategic investments also drove inventory accumulation. Specialty retailers such as TJX Companies and Burlington Stores reported increases in inventory year over year due to new store openings. TJX Companies and Dick’s Sporting Goods turned inventory at a slower pace, resulting in higher inventory. Department stores saw inventory decline year over year. However, Macy’s inventory level rose due to slower turnover of its spring products during the quarter. Food and drug retailers and mass merchants grew their inventory levels in line with or above their sales growth. Home and home-improvement retailers saw a significant increase in inventory levels year over year as they stocked up ahead of anticipated seasonal demand. Retailers are also likely carrying higher inventory to offset the tariff impact and support expansion plans. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment RisesConsumers Pursue Conflicting Anti-Inflation Strategies: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 23Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key TrendsData Dive: The Grocery-Store Categories Where US Shoppers Are Cutting Purchases the Most