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Insight Report | October 26, 2022

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Remains Above 25% Despite Deceleration

The Coresight Research and IRI 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. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended September 4, 2022.

Deep Dive | October 26, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Moderate Their Responses to Inflation

We analyze how consumers are changing their behaviors in response to inflation. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 25, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—Growth Led by Convenience and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of India’s grocery retail market, including major market factors—such as consumers’ spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages—the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Deep Dive | October 25, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Survey and Retail Outlook

We present the findings of our Holiday 2022 US Consumer Survey. Additionally, we give our holiday sales growth estimate, examine how shopper behavior will differ this year from last and analyze how the current economic environment will impact spending.

Deep Dive | October 25, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Enjoys Strong Engagement

We analyze how consumers’ engaged with Amazon’s Prime Early Access by age, geography and income, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Insight Report | October 24, 2022 Premium

September 2022 UK Retail Sales: Deepest Real Declines for 30+ Years

In August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.4% year over year while values grew 3.1%. Online sales declined by 8.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 24, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Retail REITs—Real Estate Adapts to the Post-Pandemic Environment

In this Market Outlook, we analyze the US retail real estate investment trust (REIT) market, covering key market factors, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching in the space for 2023 and beyond.

Deep Dive | October 20, 2022 Premium

How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Ticket, Traffic, Channels and Pricing

We explore how US consumers are shopping for groceries as the impact of the pandemic fades, covering basket size, e-commerce, store traffic and the competitive landscape.

Insight Report | October 18, 2022 Premium

September 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows as Inflation Moderates

September 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.0% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look how different sectors performed.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Halloween Spending Plans

We analyze consumers’ expectations of their Halloween spending and activities. 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 | October 17, 2022 Free Report

US Holiday Gifting 2022: Decoding Shopper Plans Amid Increasing Uncertainty

We discuss what shopping for gifts might look like in the 2022 holiday season. Leveraging a Coresight Research survey of US gift shoppers, we present key trends and consider how retailers can meet the expectations of value-oriented and budget-conscious shoppers while capitalizing on the still-growing gifting economy. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Deep Dive | October 11, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability and Retail Snapshot

We analyze what consumers want retailers to do in the area of sustainability as well as how consumers’ shopping behavior has been impacted by sustainability. 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 | October 10, 2022 Premium

4Q22 US Livestreaming Tracker: Promotions and Informative Content Attract Shoppers Ahead of the Festival Season

The first report in our new, quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series analyzes findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers to explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey over the past three months. We discuss livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more.

Deep Dive | October 6, 2022 Premium

Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana: How Are Vice Categories Faring Following Their Pandemic-Led Boom?

We analyze the “vice” categories of alcohol, tobacco/cigarettes and recreational marijuana in the US. We detail how these categories are faring in the current environment now that the day-to-day pressure of the pandemic has eased.

Insight Report | October 4, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Steadies as Fall Begins

As fall begins and consumer avoidance ticks back up, our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.