Richard Marooney

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Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Supply Chain Crisis Worries Holiday Shoppers

US consumers are worried about product availability and inflation, contributing to an earlier than usual start to holiday shopping this year. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium

October 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow Growth

UK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, in October 2021, ahead of the holiday season. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.

Insight Report | November 19, 2021 Premium

October 2021 China Retail Sales: Stuck in Mid-Single-Digit Growth

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In October 2021, total year-over-year sales growth accelerated, but its slow pace is a challenge for China’s economic recovery.

Insight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium

October 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual

October 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.0% 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.

Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 Wave

US consumers are expecting a winter Covid-19 wave, and changing their behavior in response. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | November 15, 2021 Premium

Price Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture Retail

Pandemic-driven supply chain disruption and heightened demand continue to create challenges for US retailers. We analyze inflation—covering price rises and input cost increases—across the food, apparel and furniture retail sectors.

Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public Places

US consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | November 5, 2021 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q21: Growth Slows in Both the US and China

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 third quarter of 2021, which show slowing growth in both the US and China.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Dining Out vs. Eating In—Where Consumers Are Spending on Food

We examine the demographics eating in and dining out, and provide proprietary consumer profiles, 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.

Deep Dive | November 1, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places At Lowest Point Since Early August

US consumers’ avoidance of public places has reached its lowest level in nearly three months—amid slowing Covid-19 infection levels and high vaccination rates. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | October 28, 2021 Premium

September 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in September 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, acceleration in China and deceleration in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | October 25, 2021 Premium

September 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Slows to a Halt

UK retail sales growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month, to flat growth, year over year. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for September 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.

Deep Dive | October 25, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Rising Household Product Purchases as Consumers Prepare for Halloween

Rising household product purchases indicate that US consumers are stocking up on essentials ahead of Halloween, Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | October 20, 2021 Premium

September 2021 China Retail Sales: Highest Online Sales Growth in a Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In September 2021, total sales growth increased by single digits year over year, while online retail sales reached their highest point in a year.

Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation and Shortage Concerns Ahead of Holiday

US consumers are becoming more worried about rising inflation and product shortages as the holiday season begins. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a monthly temperature check of shoppers’ holiday expectations as well as a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.