Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium May 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 20% over Two YearsTotal US retail sales in May 2021, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 20% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in May 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Premium May 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Spending Spree Set To Continue, Inflation Fears MountIn our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of May 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing. Read More
Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Father’s Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021 (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 24. We discuss US consumers’ spending plans for Amazon’s Prime Day this year. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2021 Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #4: Number of Returns Up 12%, Average Refund Up 2%Each year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. We look at what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of May 21, 2021. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned and a comparison of the 2021 tax filing season versus 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021Our US Consumer Tracker offers insights into current shopping behaviors, including during Amazon’s Prime Day. Learn more about consumers’ plans to spend and trends in avoidance of public places. Read More
Insight Report | May 28, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven Behaviors (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from the first report in our new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series, which aggregates data from our weekly surveys to reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. Read More
Event Coverage | May 28, 2021 Register for Free Access Insights from Aptos Engage Reimagined: Coresight Research Presents Eight Key Retail Trends Through 2021Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the annual Aptos Engage Reimagined event on May 18, 2021. We offer insights from the session, in which Weinswig discussed the current US retail landscape and key retail trends for 2021—covering digital payments, last-mile logistics, livestreaming, sustainability and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 27, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven BehaviorsAggregating data from our weekly surveys, our new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2021 Premium April 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | May 24, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Spending Plans for Memorial Day Amid Record-Low Avoidance of Public PlacesOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Memorial Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2021 Premium April 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 36% Year over Year as Shops ReopenWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for April 2021. Retail sales grew significantly year over year, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions and the release of pent-up demand. Even against pre-pandemic April 2019, total retail sales saw strong growth. Read More
Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium April 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Slightly Accelerate, but Trends Improve Toward the End of the MonthIn April 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 28.4% on a two-year basis (as compared to April 2019), a slight weakening from March’s 27.3% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2021 Premium April 2021 US Retail Sales: Confident Consumers and Pent-Up Spending Power Drive Another Strong MonthUS retail sales grew by nearly 29% year over year in April 2021, 10 percentage points higher than March’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in April 2021. Read More
