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Insight Report | January 27, 2022 Premium

December 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in December 2021, we saw strong growth in retail sales in the US, slowing sales growth in China and solid sales growth in the UK against weak comparatives. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | January 24, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Avoidance Begins To Ease

In this week’s US Consumer Tracker, we present consumer habits that suggest avoidance of public places in the face of Omicron is beginning to ease.

Event Coverage | January 21, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Wrap-Up: The Metaverse, Livestreaming E-Commerce and Value of Data

We provide 10 key insights from NRF 2022, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more.

Event Coverage | January 19, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day Three: The Art and Science of Retail

We present our top insights from the third day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 18, covering livestreaming, inclusivity, localization, sustainability and more.

Deep Dive | January 18, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Avoidance Appears To Peak

Consumer avoidance of public places appears to be reaching its peak, although Covid-19 case numbers remain high amid the Omicron wave. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | January 13, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumer Habits and Spending in 2021

We use a year’s worth of US consumer survey data to track 2021 trends. Our analysis reveals differences in age and regional behaviors as well as online and in-store buying patterns.

Deep Dive | January 13, 2022 Premium

Retail Innovators: High-Tech Enablers in the Global Luxury Ecosystem

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies are disrupting the global luxury market—namely, Bolt Threads, Cosmose, Entrupy, Everledger and Savitude.

Insight Report | January 11, 2022

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Returns to Double-Digit Growth

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 into the four weeks ended November 28, 2021.

Deep Dive | January 11, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds Avoiding Public Places; Dollar Tree Price-Hike Impact

Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Notably this week, amid the spread of the Omicron variant, over two-thirds of consumers are now avoiding public places. Dollar Tree also saw a meaningful decline in shoppers following its recent price hike.

Event Presentation | January 6, 2022 Premium

Global Retail in 2022: Retailers Must RESET

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, Presents Retail Trends; Gaming, Transportation and Digital Health Emerge as Key Topics.

Insight Report | January 4, 2022 Premium

November 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in November 2021, we saw healthy growth in retail sales in the US, slowing sales growth in China, and strengthening sales growth in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | January 3, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Drives Further Consumer Avoidance

As the holiday season draws to a close, the rapid spread of the Omicron variant is driving a resurgence in consumer caution. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | December 21, 2021 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #12— Holiday Homestretch

The final installment in our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series reviews reported US retail sales in the holiday shopping season to date and the key themes characterizing the season this year—covering Covid-19 impacts and inflation.

Deep Dive | December 20, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Caution over Omicron Variant Eases

As we head into the homestretch of the holiday season, consumer caution over the Omicron variant has declined. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | December 16, 2021 Premium

November 2021 US Retail Sales: Sales Jump 15% Amid Raised Inflation

November 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 24.8% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well.