August 11, 2026 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Weakens Despite Softer Inflation Perceptions: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict and inflation? We review our latest US consumer sentiment and inflation awareness and responses to inflation.
June 29, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2026, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Mass Merchandisers Lead Over Amazon as Shoppers Prioritize Value, Execution and ConvenienceWhere and how will US back-to-school consumers shop in 2026? Explore proprietary Coresight Research survey data to discover the categories and apparel brands and retailers that are set to take the lead during this year’s US back-to-school (BTS) season in the second report in our US Back to School 2026 series.
June 24, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2026, Part 1: Early Shopping, Inflation Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2026We kick off our US Back to School 2026 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ spending expectations for the BTS (back-to-school) season. How much will BTS shoppers spend, and what will influence their purchase decisions? Find out in this comprehensive analysis of consumers’ plans for and attitudes to BTS shopping.
June 16, 2026 Insight Report Premium How the US–Iran Deal Changes the Inflation Outlook for RetailDiscover how the US–Iran deal could reshape the inflation outlook for US retail into the holiday quarter. We assess the potential scale and timing of disinflation.
May 29, 2026 Event Presentation Premium The US Consumer: Inflation, Gas Prices, Sentiment and Learnings from Earnings SeasonWe assess the forces impacting the US consumer economy and retail sector, drawing on data on inflation, consumer sentiment, consumer spending and retail sales, as well as company earnings results and commentary. In this presentation, we discuss how US consumers are growing their spending in retail despite inflationary headwinds.
July 14, 2025 Insight Report Premium US Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?We analyze US consumers’ expectations for the 2025 end-of-year holiday season and provide our early perspective on US retail’s potential performance during the holiday peak. Uncover key scenarios for holiday retail growth, and understand the impacts of tariffs, inflation and macro uncertainty.
July 1, 2025 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025We kick off our US Back to School 2025 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ spending expectations for the BTS (back-to-school) season. How much will BTS shoppers spend, and what impacts will tariffs and global supply chain disruption have?
June 29, 2025 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, discusses the back-to-school (BTS) shopping trends we are watching in 2025, drawing on findings from a proprietary survey of parents in the US.
August 2, 2022 Insight Report Premium Battling High Input Costs: European Apparel Retailers’ Key StrategiesHigh inflation is leading to more competition among European apparel retailers. We examine strategies these retailers are using to battle high inflation costs and analyze the impact on their gross margins.
June 27, 2022 Insight Report Premium 1Q22 US Department Store Insights: Nordstrom Outperforms as Consumers Shop for Dress ApparelWe examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021on a year-over-year basis and to 2019 to compare to pre-pandemic. We make comparisons to 2020 to build a picture of recent trends. We examine sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and more.
May 31, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Household Care Outlook—Sustainability and Wellness To Support Multiyear ExpansionHousehold care product sales will experience stronger than pre-pandemic growth levels in 2022. This report analyzes the market size and factors that impact growth, including inflation, as well as key companies.
