Analyst Corner | August 25, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—An Economic Worry for China?: The Population Decline, with Charlie PoonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst at Coresight Research, discusses headline data about China’s declining population over the next 30 years as well as the factors mitigating the economic impacts of this trend, including AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Insight Report | August 22, 2024 Premium August 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Expected Through the Rest of 2024The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of August 19, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | August 15, 2024 Premium July 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Rebounds with Second-Highest Rate in 2024In July 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 5% year over year, one of the highest rates of the year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2024 Premium Ebbing Economic Expectations: China Consumer Survey InsightsHow are consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy shaping up so far this year in China? Find out with our proprietary survey analysis, which also offers an update on shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium Inflation and Interrupted Income—Could Consumers Still Pay the Bills?: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? What’s the state of consumers’ financial health? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—The Horrors of Hidden Fees, with John Harmon: Layers of Charges Are Pinching Consumers’ Stretched WalletsIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Associate Director of Technology Research, discusses the layers of hidden fees that consumers are experiencing across multiple industries, pinching their already stretched wallets. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 28, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—The Latest on US GDP, with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses the latest on US GDP, including a close look at select US consumer metrics from the second quarter of 2024. Read More
Insight Report | July 25, 2024 Premium July 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Growth Acceleration Following a Weak JuneThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of July 18, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2024 Premium June 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Slumps as Only Department Stores See ImprovementIn June 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by less than 2% year over year, the worst recorded rate since April 2023. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Premium Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: 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 to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | June 27, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Early US Retail OutlookTake an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand for the 2024 holiday season! We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, the holiday calendar and more. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2024 Premium June 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Further Retail Resilience in the Second Half of 2024The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of June 20, 2024. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2024 Premium US Back to School 2024: Retail OutlookDiscover the consumer context and expected spending trends for the US back-to-school season in the US. Read More
Insight Report | June 19, 2024 Premium May 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Growth Continues as Department Stores ReboundIn May 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by nearly 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2024 Premium May 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Sales Growth To Slow Slightly Before ImprovingThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook (formerly 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 May 20, 2024. Read More
