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Deep Dive | August 16, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shopper Shifts Amid Summertime Cyclicality

Our survey uncovers shifts in consumer behavior driven by cyclical summertime factors, and preparation for the return to school. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail

Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium

The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in Retail

The C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies.

Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper Convenience

Ensuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience

Convenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Summertime Shifts in Consumer Behavior Plateau

Consumer behavior shifts to experiences during the summer may have plateaued. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail

Insight Report | August 5, 2022 Premium

US Holiday Retail 2022: Early Thoughts on a Likely Challenged Peak Season

Our early US holiday retail outlook offers our first thoughts on 2022’s holiday-season trading in US retail, to help retailers, suppliers and vendors plan for the peak season, covering consumer demand, input costs and holiday hiring.

Deep Dive | August 5, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Sustainability—How Important Is It to Shoppers and What Do They Want Retailers To Do?

Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our proprietary survey data. In this report, we analyze the importance of sustainability on how consumers shop and what they want retailers to do, using our surveys from 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Deep Dive | August 4, 2022 Premium

US Back to School 2022: Top Categories and Apparel Brands

Continuing our US Back to School 2022 series, we analyze the categories and clothing, accessories and footwear brands that US consumers look set to shop this season. We identify spending expectations across multiple product categories by school level and income group, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers.

Deep Dive | August 2, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Moderate Their Responses to Inflation

Consumer responses to inflation are evolving. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | July 29, 2022 Premium

US Economic Update, 2Q22: GDP Declines for a Second Quarter, as Consumer Spending on Goods Falls

We discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2022, which show a GDP decline.

Insight Report | July 29, 2022 Premium

July 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in June 2022, sales returned to positive territory in China, while the UK and US saw nominal sales growth. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | July 26, 2022 Premium

July 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: What To Expect for the Rest of the Summer

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of July 20, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.

Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease Inflation

Summer travel may have peaked, helping reduce pressure on gas prices. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium

China Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Value and Brand Trust Are Key in Live-Video Shopping

We present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in China, based on findings from a proprietary consumer survey. We explore the use of livestream shopping, popular platforms, categories and formats, consumer spending behaviors and more.

Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Settle into Summer

Shoppers are settling into the summer, with the avoidance rate remaining steady for public places overall. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.