Deep Dive | May 9, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Inflation-Combatting StrategiesStrategies that US consumers have adopted to combat rising prices have become embedded. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Event Presentation | May 3, 2023 Premium Using the Coresight Research 3x3x3 Framework To Navigate a “Chutes and Ladders” Economy: Insights Presented at Golden Seeds 2023 Annual SummitOn May 3, 2023, Coresight Research presented at the Golden Seeds 2023 Annual Summit, discussing the 3x3x3 framework to help retailers navigate a “chutes and ladders” economy. We cover key topics including retail media, quick commerce, livestreaming and the metaverse. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, March 2023: Fashion Growth Slides; Beauty Remains StrongThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from March 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US ShoppersUsing proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Financial Security ImprovesUS consumers are reporting improved financial security this month compared to last. This US Consumer Tracker also includes profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon, as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2023 Premium March 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Growth Accelerates as Many Sectors Report GainsWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in March 2023, year-over-year sales grew 9.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #3: IRS Issues $199 Billion in Refunds, Average Refund Declines by 9%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of April 7, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More
Insight Report | April 24, 2023 Premium March 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Return to GrowthIn March 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | April 18, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Hints of a More Active ConsumerCertain behaviors may indicate that consumers are beginning to get more active—crucial early signs for retailers. This US Consumer Tracker also includes profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon, as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Insight Report | April 18, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Decelerates from FebruaryIn March 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium March 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Consumer SentimentThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of March 28, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2023 Clothing and Footwear Spending Posts Solid Growth Despite Strong ComparativesThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from February 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 7.0% year over year. Read More
Deep Dive | April 3, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See a Sudden Monthly RiseWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a sudden month-over-month rise in all home sales, driven by existing home sales. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
