Insight Report | June 22, 2020 Premium May 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by Over 83%, Slowing Toward the End of the MonthAlthough May 2020 saw a deep year-over-year decline in US store traffic, it represented an improvement from April as many states began to lift coronavirus-led lockdowns. We review store traffic changes through the month and the sectors most impacted by the current crisis. Read More
Insight Report | May 29, 2020 Premium April 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by over 96%, but Less Steeply Toward the End of the MonthApril 2020 saw near-100% declines in US store traffic due to widespread coronavirus-led lockdowns for at least the first three weeks. We review store traffic changes through the month and the sectors most impacted by the current crisis. Read More
Insight Report | April 15, 2020 Premium March 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sees Food Sales Surge over 30%, but Softlines Down by Double DigitsThe impact of the coronavirus continues to be experienced by retailers globally, negatively affecting comps growth but resulting in a surge in online shopping and essential purchases (such as food). This report looks at the March same-store sales results of Costco and Buckle. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Insight Report | March 11, 2020 Premium February 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline Steepens as Coronavirus Fears Impact Shopper BehaviorUS store-based traffic continued to fall in February 2020, accelerating from January’s slide as coronavirus-averse shoppers shunned stores. Meanwhile, the conversion rate and growth in average transaction value slowed. Read More