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Deep Dive | May 3, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Continue Spending on Services as Avoidance Hits New Low

Consumer avoidance of public places reached another new low while inflation hits consumers’ pockets as Dollar General sees a rise in shoppers. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | April 26, 2022 Premium

April 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in March 2022, we saw slowed retail sales growth in both the UK and the US, and total retail sales decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Travel Spikes as Avoidance Hits New Low

Consumer avoidance of public places has hit a new low, and consumer travel has spiked, offering significant opportunities for physical US retail. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report

The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are Responding

After two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay.

Event Coverage | April 21, 2022

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How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Coresight Research x Alibaba Webinar

We present our top insights from our recent webinar in partnership with Alibaba, How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Read about China’s national sustainability goals, Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainability and opportunities to drive growth.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Short-Term Ebbs and Flows Amidst Longer-Term Return to Normalcy

Consumer avoidance rose this week, indicating short term ebbs and flows that are part of a longer-term return to normalcy. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | April 11, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Reps, Trips, Sips and Snips—Consumers Resume Their Return to Services

Consumers’ return to services is accelerating amid falling avoidance, creating challenges for retail. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Event Coverage | April 11, 2022

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World Retail Congress 2022 Wrap-Up: Major Themes—Metaverse, Values, Sustainability, Consumer and Macro

We present the major themes from World Retail Congress 2022, held on April 5–7, covering the metaverse in retail, a renewed focus on company values, retailers’ approaches to sustainability, consumer-centric strategies and macro factors.

Event Coverage | April 8, 2022

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World Retail Congress 2022 Day Three: Luxury, the Metaverse, NFTs and Post-Pandemic Trends

We present our top insights from the third and final day of World Retail Congress 2022, covering innovations in the luxury industry, 10 things retailers need to know about the metaverse, new post-pandemic trends in today’s retail world, and more.

Deep Dive | April 7, 2022 Premium

International Grocery Retailers in India: Growth Opportunities Despite Regulatory Constraints

India’s $600 billion grocery retail sector is predominantly unorganized. With organized retail still finding its feet, we examine the opportunities for Western grocery retailers to claim a sizeable slice of India’s grocery sector, as well as the barriers to entry.

Event Coverage | April 7, 2022

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World Retail Congress 2022 Day Two: Sustainability and Purpose-Driven Companies in the Age of “Metail”

We present our top insights from the second day of World Retail Congress 2022 on April 6, covering technology innovations in supply chains, new approaches to sustainability in retail, the need to recognize consumers’ growing power in today’s retail world, and more.

Deep Dive | April 7, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Inflation Reactions and Grocery Trends

With high inflation in US grocery, we examine shoppers’ perceptions of price rises and how they are changing their behavior as a result, with breakdowns by income band, 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.

Event Coverage | April 6, 2022

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World Retail Congress 2022 Day One: Macroeconomic Impacts on Retail, Sustainability in Fast Fashion and More

We present our top insights from the first day of World Retail Congress 2022 on April 5, covering macroeconomic impacts on retail and sustainability in fast fashion, as well as reflections from retail legend Ron Johnson and more.

Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium

India Retail Insights: Supply Chain Disruption and Strategies To Address Challenges

As part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine supply chain woes impacting retail—primarily caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war—and discuss how retailers can address disruption.

Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium

US Retail Foodservice: Three Key Trends

We examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales.