Richard Marooney

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Deep Dive | June 6, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Are Shoppers Consolidating Trips to Stores Amid Record-High Gas Prices?

As record-high US gas prices force consumers to adapt their shopping patterns, we examine consumer behavior broken down by age and 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.

Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising Temperatures

Consumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | May 24, 2022 Premium

May 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in April 2022, we saw UK retail sales growth losing momentum, stronger-than-expect retail sales growth the US and total retail sales continue to decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | May 24, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once More

In-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium

April 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Volumes Continue Shrinking with Rising Inflation

We present April 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking with rising inflation. In April, total UK retail sales grew 2.7% in value while volumes declined by 4.9%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Insight Report | May 18, 2022 Premium

April 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens but Volumes Remain Down Year over Year

April 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 6% 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.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on Value

As inflation bites, more consumers are turning to dollar stores for both grocery and nonfood purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | May 10, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Update—Consumers Change Their Playbook

Consumers are adopting new shopping strategies to respond to record levels of inflation. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium

May 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Will Consumer Spending Persevere Through Higher Interest Rates and Inflation?

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of May 5, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.

Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumers Unleash Pent-Up Demand for Travel and Services Ahead of Summer

With US shoppers returning to spending on services and travel ahead of the summer, we examine consumer behavior broken down by age and 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.

Insight Report | May 4, 2022 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q22: Supply Chain Challenges and Covid-19 Lockdowns Result in Troublesome First Quarter

Our Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US and China, including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the first quarter of 2022, which show GDP shrinkage in the US and further slowdown in growth momentum in China.

Deep Dive | May 3, 2022 Premium

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 Premium

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.

Insight Report | April 22, 2022 Premium

March 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Slump as Inflation Finally Hits Consumers’ Pockets

In March 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 2.5% year-over-year while online sales declined by 20.6%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.