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Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Premium

US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging Technologies

Explore how small-format stores, technology integration and immersive retail experiences are becoming success factors for retailers. We also analyze store openings and closures, as well as recent traffic trends, to shed light on the relationship between retailers and real estate companies.

Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Databank Members

Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings on consumers’ inflation-combating strategies when shopping for food and nonfood products, and present an update on their expectations for the economy.

Deep Dive | March 4, 2025 Databank Members

Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Dive into regional trends in food and nonfood shopping in the US. We analyze proprietary consumer survey findings to identify the most popular retailers and break down shopper penetration rates across four regions and nine subregions.

Deep Dive | February 26, 2025 Databank Members

Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey Insights

From the dominance of Walmart and Amazon to the most popular product categories, dive into our survey-driven insights on beauty shopping in the US. Plus, understand how overall consumer sentiment is tracking as expectations for the economy turn negative.

Deep Dive | February 20, 2025 Premium

Grocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag Behind

Building on our Market Navigator on US grocery retailing, we take a deeper dive into the sector’s real estate landscape, exploring retailers’ store portfolios, opening and closure strategies, and recent store traffic data.

Deep Dive | February 18, 2025 Databank Members

Department Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey Insights

From the dominance of Kohl’s to the popularity of apparel categories, dive into our survey-driven insights on department store shopping. Plus, what are consumers’ expectations for the economy and their personal finances? Discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking in this weekly research report series.

Deep Dive | February 13, 2025 Premium

AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster Checkout

From AI (artificial intelligence) to ESLs (electronic shopping labels), discover the technology solutions and trends that are revolutionizing US grocery retailing across three critical areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience.

Deep Dive | February 13, 2025 Databank Members

Mixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey Insights

Consumer sentiment in China has exhibited significant volatility in recent months. Dive into our new survey data to uncover how consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy are diverging, against a backdrop of ongoing stimulus measures and new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.

Deep Dive | February 12, 2025 Databank Members

Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which luxury brands are popular among US consumers? What are luxury shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Deep Dive | February 10, 2025 Premium

New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and Profits

What are the implications of the new tariffs implemented by the US government, and what measures can retail companies take to lessen their impact? Coresight Research dives into the latest on the tariffs and their impact.

Deep Dive | February 6, 2025 Databank Members

Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will US consumers spend on key events in the first quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season.

Deep Dive | February 4, 2025 Databank Members

Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which e-commerce retailers and marketplaces are popular? What are online shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights, and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Deep Dive | February 4, 2025 Premium

The Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized Experiences

In an era of rapid digital transformation, the US retail industry is harnessing the power of innovation across three critical areas: the supply chain, operations, and the customer experience. We dive into the importance and impacts of key technologies—including AI (artificial intelligence) and Web3—and outline major retailers that are leading the charge in technology adoption.

Deep Dive | January 29, 2025 Databank Members

Responses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | January 23, 2025 Premium

Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending

Coresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2024 holiday season in US retail. We explore proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data, earnings updates from major retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, providing you with the key takeaways you need to start 2025.