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Insight Report | April 19, 2022 Premium

March 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates to 16.5%

In March 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 16.5% year over year, lower than February’s growth of 31.9% year over year. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

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.

Insight Report | April 19, 2022 Premium

March 2022 US Retail Sales: Forty-Year High Inflation Squeezes Discretionary Spending

March 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 4% year over year as discretionary spending was squeezed by inflation. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well.

Store Tracker | April 15, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 15: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fresh Market, Outdoor Voices and Walmart in the US and Deichmann, HMV and Oliver Bonas in the UK.

Insight Report | April 14, 2022 Premium

Regional Grocery Chains in the US: E-Commerce To Support Consolidation

As the US grocery sector consolidates and digitalizes, regional grocery chains need to strategize to compete against their larger, nationwide rivals. We tabulate major regional grocery chains by region and map their store locations. We also discuss two key M&A trends in the US regional grocery market.

Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

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.

Store Tracker | April 8, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 14: US Store Openings Up 12% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from 99 Ranch, Bass Pro and Trader Joe’s in the US and IKEA, Moss Bros and The Sofa Workshop in the UK.

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 5, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers.

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.