Deep Dive | March 7, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers May Slowly Be Getting Out and About MoreAmid inflation, consumers are planning strong spending this Easter. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 6, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Steady Despite Rising Flu CasesWe assess consumer behavior in China amid rising numbers of flu infections in the country. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Research Digest | March 3, 2023 Premium Insights Video: US Retail and Consumer OutlookIn this Insights Video, we discuss the US retail and consumer outlook. We consider whether real declines in retail sales will continue, whether US retail is overinflated, why we may be entering an era of renewed services spending—and why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: The Impact of Debt and Financial Security on Shopping HabitsWe assess how factors beyond mere income, such as debt and financial security, influence US consumer behavior. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | March 2, 2023 Premium February 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from January 2023, retail sales slowed (but remained positive) in both the US and UK, while they declined in China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment RisesConsumers are feeling more positive about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Move Grocery Shopping OnlineIn a major channel swing, consumers have shifted online for food shopping. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 23, 2023 Premium February 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Soft Retail Growth Ahead of Midyear UptickThe 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 February 17, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | February 22, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Renewed Spending Caution—Plus 2023 Travel PlansWe assess spending by Chinese consumers on various product categories over Chinese New Year and explore respondents’ plans to travel internationally in 2023, among other survey findings regarding consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 21, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Presidents’ Day Shopping and Super Bowl Ad RecallMost consumers plan to spend over Presidents’ Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 21, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic SlowdownThe 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 fourth quarter of 2022, which show depressed consumer spending levels in the UK, France and Germany, and softening growth in the US. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium January 2023 UK Retail Sales: Sales Slow Amid Economic UncertaintyIn January 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) decreased by 3.2% 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
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Awareness Reaches Record HighConsumer awareness of inflation has reached a record high. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 9, 2023 Premium Data Dive: How US Consumers Spent in 2022—and Why Services Are Yet To Fully Bounce BackProviding an essential briefing on topical, need-to-know data, the first report in our new Data Dive series analyzes US consumer spending in 2022, with a focus on discretionary goods versus discretionary services. Read More
Deep Dive | February 8, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Drops Ahead of Chinese New YearWe look ahead to the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festival, the first since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More