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Deep Dive | November 8, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Dollar and Discount Stores: Unlocking Their Potential for Future Growth

In this report, part of our new Discount Decades series, we discuss the major players operating in the US dollar and discount stores landscape, discussing their revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Databank Members

Signs of a Holiday Spending Ramp-Up Emerge: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 45

We assess signs of the start of holiday shopping as consumer confidence strengthens. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | November 6, 2023 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Falters: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumer sentiment amid rising tang ping. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2023 Databank Members

Consumers’ Sustainability Preferences—Tangible, Consumer-Facing Elements Are Crucial: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

We assess how US ’ consumers sustainability concerns are changing. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into how shoppers’ concerns around sustainable products and practices have changed over the past year.

Deep Dive | October 31, 2023 Databank Members

Consumers Skeptical About the Economy, But Cautiously Optimistic About Their Own Finances: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 44

We assess consumer confidence and financial health as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2023 Databank Members

Ahead of Singles’ Day, Experiential Retail Will Be Key: China Consumer Survey Insights

We explore Chinese consumer behavior ahead of Singles’ Day. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment.

Insight Report | October 27, 2023 Premium

US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Food Sales Soar Amid Easing Inflation

The Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended September 10, 2023.

Insight Report | October 26, 2023 Premium

October 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of October 23, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Deep Dive | October 25, 2023 Databank Members

Inflation Concerns Persist and Dollar Stores Thrive: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 43

We assess how inflation worries are affecting US consumers’ shopping behaviors as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 23, 2023 Databank Members

Diverging Trends During China’s National Day Celebrations: China Consumer Survey Insights

We explore Chinese consumer behavior during the National Day Golden Week public holiday and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment.

Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium

September 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Strengthen

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in September 2023, year-over-year growth improved, continuing the upward trend seen since July. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Databank Members

Calm Before Holiday Shopping Season Begins: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 42

We assess what could be the last week of stable consumer behavior ahead of the holiday retail season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium

US Holiday Survey and Outlook 2023: E-Commerce To Drive Growth

We dig deep into where, when and how US consumers will spend for holiday 2023, using proprietary survey data.

Analyst Corner | October 15, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Three Trends About the US Return to Office You Don’t Already Know

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses three major retail-related trends about the US return to office that you may have missed.

Deep Dive | October 13, 2023 Databank Members

Shifting Shopper Behavior Amid Pessimism: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumers’ growing pessimism and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment.