Deep Dive | December 19, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Financial Confidence Ahead of the Holiday Peak: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 51We assess how consumer confidence is shifting as the holiday shopping peak nears. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2023 Premium November 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in November 2023, year-over-year sales grew 8%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 15, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday Survey FindingsWe discuss retail performance in the US on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the help of our proprietary survey data. We also offer wider learnings for holiday 2023 and the retail environment in general. Read More
Insight Report | December 14, 2023 Premium November 2023 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Appliance Stores See Sales Growth AccelerateIn November 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium Mass Merchandisers Gain from Cyber Monday: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 50We assess the impact of Cyber Monday sales on shopper penetration rates. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | December 11, 2023 Premium October 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Jewelry Sector Sees Positive GrowthIn October 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 4%, year over year, with store-based sales also declining by 4%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Deep Dive | December 6, 2023 Premium Malls Enjoy Black Friday Boost: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 49Our US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we explore consumer shopping behavior over Black Friday weekend and discuss new consumer pessimism about their financial situations. Read More
Deep Dive | December 4, 2023 Premium November 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Mortgage Rates EaseWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of November 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal an easing of the recent rapid growth in mortgage rates. Read More
Insight Report | December 4, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, October 2023: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Low Single-Digits; Beauty Spending Growth Remains ResilientThe 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 October 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth increased to 2.2% year over year Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q23: Growth in the US, France and China as Possibility of German Recession LoomsThe 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 third quarter of 2023, which show economic growth in the US, China and France. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth for the New YearThe 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 November 22, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of November 27, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 28, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Improvement in Financial Health: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 48Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial health. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2023 Premium Consumers Optimistic About the Economy But Inflation Concerns Persist: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 47We assess consumers’ perceptions of inflation and its likely impacts on holiday retails. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium October 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slides Again Amid High Borrowing Costs and Unfavorable WeatherIn October 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew nearly 4% 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