Sujeet Naik, Analyst

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Insight Report | September 29, 2020

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Re-accelerates as the Pandemic Wears On

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended September 6, 2020.

Insight Report | September 21, 2020 Premium

August 2020 UK Retail Sales: Rebound Continues, Underpinned by Online Sales and Big-Ticket Sectors

The rebound of UK retail sales maintained momentum in August, after returning to pre-crisis levels in July. Total growth was supported by online sales and big-ticket sectors. We review August data for UK retail in total and by sector.

Insight Report | September 3, 2020

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Food Sales Grow 90%, Outpacing Total E-Commerce Growth

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended July 12, 2020.

Market Outlook | September 2, 2020 Premium

Market Overview: US Discount Stores, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs—Digital Sales Soar and Discounters Continue To Expand

In this Market Overview, we explore the US discount store, mass merchant and warehouse club sectors and their future outlook. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on market growth and online sales. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including expanding retail footprints, apparel resale and omnichannel initiatives.

Insight Report | August 19, 2020 Premium

Consumer Tech Briefing: Social Media Firms Gear Up To Acquire New Users amid a Potential TikTok Ban

Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the opportunity for social video platforms amid US concerns around TikTok’s data security. We discuss developments in the short-video space by Instagram, Snapchat and Triller.

Insight Report | August 6, 2020

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Consumers Stick With Online CPG Shopping, Even as Stores Reopen

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from June 2020.

Insight Report | July 29, 2020 Premium

2020 Tax Tracker, Week 25 and Wrap-Up: Total Refunds Down by $14 Billion; Average Refund Flat

As of week 25 of the US tax refund season—the final week—the IRS has reported that the number of returns received was up from last year. Although the total number of refunds issued was down, the average refund amount was flat.

Market Outlook | July 29, 2020 Premium

Market Overview: US Grocery Retailers—Surge in Online Demand To Scale Up Automation in Fulfillment

In this Market Overview, we explore the current US grocery market and its future outlook. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on market growth and online sales. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including increasing automation in fulfillment, the advancement of dark stores and a shift from food service to food retail.

Insight Report | July 27, 2020 Premium

June 2020 UK Retail Sales: Reopening of Nonessential Stores Drives Strong Recovery in Discretionary Sectors

UK retail sales saw significant improvement in June and almost reached pre-lockdown levels following the reopening of nonessential stores and the release of pent-up consumer demand. We review June data for UK retail in total and by sector.

Insight Report | July 22, 2020 Premium

2020 Tax Tracker, Week 24: Tax Filings Turn Positive; Total Refunds Still Down

As of week 24 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the year-over-year growth in tax filings turned positive, with less than one week remaining until the deadline. Although the total number of refunds issued was down, the average refund amount was slightly up from last year.

Insight Report | July 15, 2020 Premium

2020 Tax Tracker, Week 23: Total Tax Returns Down Only 2% as Deadline Draws Closer

As of week 23 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year, but with the deadline imminent, the gap with last year is closing. Although the total number of refunds issued was also down, the average refund amount was slightly up from last year.

Insight Report | July 8, 2020 Premium

2020 Tax Tracker, Week 22: Total Tax Refunds Down Almost 10% from Last Year

As of week 22 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year. Although the number of refunds issued was also down, the average refund amount was up from last year.

Insight Report | July 1, 2020 Premium

2020 Tax Tracker, Week 21: Tax Filings Down, Average Refund Up $28 from Last Year

As of week 21 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year. Although the number of refunds issued was also down, the average refund amount was up from last year.

Deep Dive | June 30, 2020 Premium

America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 2—Coronavirus Crisis Could Trigger Long-Delayed Mall Consolidation

As US states relax stay-at-home restrictions, several property owners are reopening malls in a phased manner. In this report—the second in our America’s Changing Shopping Centers series—we discuss the challenges that the coronavirus crisis has created for shopping malls through 2020 and beyond.

Flash Report | June 29, 2020

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Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Online Apparel Shopping Retains Its Appeal Even as Stores Reopen (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on June 24, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.