Deep Dive | April 22, 2025 Premium Keeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Aligning with Earth Day 2025, we explore five key areas where retailers and brands can utilize emerging technology to enhance sustainability while simultaneously improving revenues or reducing costs. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Deep Dive | April 15, 2025 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to uncover declining trends in consumer sentiment in China ahead of new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Deep Dive | April 9, 2025 Premium What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateWhat are the impacts of new US tariffs on the retail industry and the economy? How are consumers and retailers responding? Find out in our new report, which explores economic disruption, consumer sentiment and retail strategies, drawing on proprietary survey data and industry interviews. Read More
Deep Dive | April 8, 2025 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on mass merchandiser and warehouse club shopping in the US to uncover popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing steady trends ahead of reciprocal tariffs being announced. Read More
Deep Dive | April 3, 2025 Premium 4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the fourth quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | April 2, 2025 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat 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. We also present an update on consumer sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | April 1, 2025 Databank Members Seasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key events in the second quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2025 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on off-price and dollar-store shopping in the US to uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing an end to the decline in financial expectations. Read More
Deep Dive | March 11, 2025 Databank Members Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus; Financial Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on home and home-improvement shopping in the US to uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing a negative turn in consumers’ financial outlook. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2025 Databank Members Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new, proprietary survey data on consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy in China, against a backdrop of new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Premium US Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesExplore 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2025 Databank Members Inflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 4, 2025 Databank Members Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraDive 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. Read More
Deep Dive | February 26, 2025 Databank Members Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsFrom 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. Read More
