Event Presentation | March 28, 2023 Premium New Challenges and Opportunities in Luxury—Insights Presented at Shoptalk 2023On March 28, 2023, Coresight Research presented at Shoptalk 2023 on opportunities and challenges in luxury. In this presentation, we offer insights into luxury shopping trends in China, the US and developing nations. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2023 Premium February 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a YearIn February 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6.5% 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
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium Data Dive: UK Retail Sales Outlook 2023In this Data Dive, we consider a number of major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on UK retail sales. We include our proprietary projections for year-over-year retail sales growth, month by month. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2023 Premium Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023The US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is experiencing several strong headwinds, including inflation, higher input costs and rapidly changing consumer demand. We look at five key strategies that CPG companies can adopt to remain resilient through this period of economic uncertainty. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $127.3 Billion in Refunds, Number of Returns Up by 10.6%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of March 3, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More
Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium China’s 2023 National People’s Congress: What Retailers Need To KnowWe analyze the retail implications of this year’s National People’s Congress, China’s annual legislative meeting, which took place March 5–13, 2023 in Beijing. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium January and February 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up as Most Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in January and February 2023, year-over-year sales grew by 2.9%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Event Presentation | March 16, 2023 Premium US Consumer Outlook and US Retail Outlook for 2023—PresentationThis event presentation outlines the US retail and consumer outlook. We consider whether real declines in retail sales will continue, whether US retail is overinflated, why we may be entering an era of renewed services spending—and why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders. Read More
Insight Report | March 13, 2023 Premium India Retail Insights: Key Takeaways for Retail from Union Budget 2023As part of our India Retail Insights series, we present highlights from the Union Budget for fiscal 2024, ending March 2024, and the implications for the country’s retail industry and associated sectors. Read More
Insight Report | March 10, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Strengthens to 14%In January 2023, US store-based traffic grew 14.1% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Deep Dive | March 6, 2023 Register for Free Access US Grocery Retail and Recessions: Learnings from the Past and Recommendations for the FutureWe analyze grocery retailing during past recessions and offer recommendations for grocery retail companies should the US see economic conditions worsen—covering private label, social responsibility, loyalty programs, retail media and more. This free report is produced in partnership with food industry association FMI. Read More
Research Digest | March 3, 2023 Premium Insights Video: US Retail and Consumer OutlookIn this Insights Video, we discuss the US retail and consumer outlook. We consider whether real declines in retail sales will continue, whether US retail is overinflated, why we may be entering an era of renewed services spending—and why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders. Read More
Insight Report | March 2, 2023 Premium February 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from January 2023, retail sales slowed (but remained positive) in both the US and UK, while they declined in China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | February 23, 2023 Premium February 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Soft Retail Growth Ahead of Midyear UptickThe 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 February 17, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | February 21, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic SlowdownThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the fourth quarter of 2022, which show depressed consumer spending levels in the UK, France and Germany, and softening growth in the US. Read More
