Deep Dive | March 2, 2021 Premium US Retail amid Economic Recovery: Learnings from the Global Financial CrisisIn this report, we examine the impending economic and retail recovery from the coronavirus crisis in the US through the lens of recovery from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). We discuss how lessons from the 2008 financial crisis are useful for understanding the shape and speed of the expected retail recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as exploring the differences in the nature and cause of the two crises. Read More
Event Presentation | March 1, 2021 Premium Retail 2021 and BeyondDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the macro view of retail in 2021 and the longer-term opportunities. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of a Return to Stores (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 22, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | March 1, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of a Return to Stores (Full Report)Our 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 present findings on what product categories consumers had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks, as well as what they are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. We also discuss what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 22. Read More
Insight Report | February 24, 2021 Premium January 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in January 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, while the UK posted its second consecutive month of decline. China maintained growth momentum in its latest retail sales figures from December. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | February 22, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Where Are High-Income Consumers Cutting Spending? (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 15, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | February 22, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Where Are High-Income Consumers Cutting Spending? (Full Report)Our 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 explore consumer spending on different categories by income level. We present findings on what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks and what product categories they had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 15. Read More
Insight Report | February 22, 2021 Premium January 2021 UK Retail Sales: Sales Slide Further amid LockdownWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for January 2021. Retail sales struggled in January following a disappointing December, brought down by continued poor performance from apparel and footwear retailers as nonessential retailers have been forced to close amid the latest Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
Insight Report | February 19, 2021 Premium January 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by 32%, Heading for Gradual RecoveryJanuary 2021 saw a total US nonfood store traffic decline of 32.1% year over year, the best performance seen in terms of traffic since February 2020. 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 | February 18, 2021 Premium January 2021 US Retail Sales: Stimulus Boosts January Retail Sales GrowthUS retail sales growth accelerated to nearly 11% in January 2021, as stimulus checks boosted consumer spending. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in January 2021. Read More
Insight Report | February 16, 2021 Premium US Housing Market Macro OverviewOur Housing Market Macro Overview report offers the latest insights into the state of the US housing landscape. We cover nine recent metrics for the US market, including existing home sales, the Housing Affordability Index (HAI) and the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 8, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Full Report)Our 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 explore how consumers have spent or plan to spend their second stimulus checks. We present findings on what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks and what product categories they had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 8. Read More
Event Coverage | February 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Experience the Experience: Learnings for Brands, Retailers and Retail Real Estate Firms from ULI Asia PacificCoresight Research was an innovator sponsor of the recent “Experience the Experience” virtual conference, hosted by nonprofit organization ULI Asia Pacific. The Coresight Research team joined more than 40 thought leaders globally to discuss current issues in retail and real estate. In this free report, we present key insights from the event, from retail innovation to consumer engagement and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2021 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q20: Strong Chinese Recovery Continues; US Rebound SlowsIn this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. Recently released data show a slowdown in the growth rebound in the US and a continued strong recovery in China. Read More
