Event Presentation | January 6, 2022 Premium Global Retail in 2022: Retailers Must RESETDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, Presents Retail Trends; Gaming, Transportation and Digital Health Emerge as Key Topics. Read More
Event Coverage | January 5, 2022 Premium CES 2022: 10 Insights from the Media Days—5G, the Metaverse, Mental Wellness and MoreWe present 10 key insights from the media days of CES 2022. We discuss key developments in the consumer electronics space, covering 5G, the metaverse, mental wellness and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 4, 2022 Premium November 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing 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. Read More
Deep Dive | January 3, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Drives Further Consumer AvoidanceAs 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. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2021 Premium November 2021 UK Retail Sales: Black Friday Demand and Decade-High Inflation Support Acceleration in GrowthUK retail sales continued to grow, year over year, in November 2021, during the holiday season and registered the largest two-year growth in decades. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for November 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends. Read More
Insight Report | December 17, 2021 Premium November 2021 China Retail Sales: Singles’ Day Boosts Online Sales PenetrationWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In November 2021, total year-over-year sales growth remained steady, and online sales penetration was driven by the Singles’ Day shopping festival. Read More
Insight Report | December 16, 2021 Premium November 2021 US Retail Sales: Sales Jump 15% Amid Raised InflationNovember 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. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Shopping Bounces in the Holiday HomestretchAs we head into the homestretch of the holiday season, more consumers are buying apparel and toys/games—two popular product categories for gifting. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | December 14, 2021 Premium November 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumer Confidence LowIn 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 the end November 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing. Read More
Deep Dive | December 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Variant Drives Heightened Consumer ConcernUS consumer caution has increased following the discovery of the Omicron variant, and consumers’ expectations for the winter have become more pessimistic. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Flash Report | December 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Omicron Implications for Retail: First ThoughtsThe first US case of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, has been reported in California. We examine the potential implications of the new variant for retail in the near future and for the months ahead. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2021 Premium October 2021 Monthly Consumer UpdateAnalyzing consumer demand in October 2021, we saw stronger-than-expected growth in retail sales in the US, slow but accelerating sales growth in China, and modest sales growth in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | November 30, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans Are Changing with a Rise in New Covid-19 CasesUS consumers’ avoidance of international travel has increased—potentially a reaction to rising Covid-19 cases in the US. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #9—Black Friday Insights from the US and CanadaThe Coresight Research team undertook its annual tour of stores for Black Friday, visiting stores in the US and Canada. We offer our observations and insights on the shopping event this year. Read More
Deep Dive | November 29, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumer Avoidance and Where Shoppers Are Buying in the Holiday Build-UpWe examine avoidance of public places by demographic and which retailers are seeing gains as holiday shopping begins, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Read our US Consumer Tracker Extra for a deeper dive into key trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
