The Consumer

Access research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, including consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Use the filters below to find research reports and presentations by sector, theme, company or other parameters. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Deep Dive | December 5, 2022 Premium

2023 Retail and Technology Outlook: Facing into the Headwinds

Kicking off our Retail 2023 series of outlook reports, Coresight Research analysts explore multiple retail sectors and the retail technology space in detail, offering directional outlooks, headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch for 2023 in each sector.

Insight Report | December 2, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: October 2022 Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Slows

The 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 2022, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.5% year over year.

Deep Dive | November 29, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming in Western Markets: A Primer

Our new Livestreaming in the West report series delves into key trends in livestreaming e-commerce across four key retail verticals: apparel, beauty, CPG and home/electronics. As a primer to our new series, we discuss the current state of livestream shopping in the West, leveraging data from recent Coresight Research surveys of consumers and retail companies.

Deep Dive | November 29, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Underwhelming Grocery Traffic in Thanksgiving Build-Up

We examine US shopper behavior ahead of Thanksgiving. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Insights from Retailers in the US and Canada

The Coresight Research team undertook its annual tour of stores for Black Friday, visiting stores in the US and Canada. We offer our observations and insights on the shopping event this year, covering the breadth and depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Prompts Major Shifts in Pre-Holiday Consumer Behavior

We analyze inflation’s impact on US consumer behavior. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | November 21, 2022 Premium

October 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen While Value Growth Decelerates

In October 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.7% year over year while values grew 2.8%. Online sales declined by 7.4%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Deep Dive | November 21, 2022 Premium

US Retail and Consumer Outlook: An Overinflated Balloon Set To Pop?

US retail is inflated and could be deflated by a number of factors in 2023. Drawing on proprietary consumer survey findings and macroeconomic data, we assess the outlook for US retail, considering consumer behavior trends, the inflationary environment and supply-side retail pressures.

Deep Dive | November 17, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: Hottest Toys

As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will shape toy retail this holiday.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

October 2022 US Retail Sales: As Inflation Eases, So Too Does Sales Growth

October 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 6.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look how different sectors performed.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Walmart Dominates Food and Nonfood Ahead of Holiday

We assess inflation’s impact on US consumers’ holiday shopping. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Grocery—Inflation Triggers Slowdown in Growth

Although grocery e-commerce is undergoing a correction in 2022 following its impressive two-year streak, its long-term growth potential remains intact. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery e-commerce market, and detail the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond.

Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium

What Is Clean Beauty? Deciphering the Elusive Category

We explore clean beauty, including its history and current landscape, what will come next for the category and how it aligns with the Coresight Research RESET framework.

Insight Report | November 11, 2022 Premium

India Retail Insights: The Open Network for Digital Commerce—Supporting Small Sellers and Curbing Digital Monopolies

The ONDC is an initiative from the Indian government to promote a countrywide open network for e-commerce. We provide an overview of the ONDC, including its objectives, features, network components, opportunities and the challenges it faces.

Deep Dive | November 9, 2022 Premium

US Denim Retailing—New Styles Fuel Growth

We analyze the US denim market, showing that growth continues with new styles as skinny is out. Our report covers the market size, drivers, competitive landscape and themes we are watching.