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Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

B of BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store Visits

In the first report of our new BEST at Retail series, we explore the actions that companies can take to build stronger brands—under the first component of our BEST framework for retail excellence. We also examine how three iconic brands maximize brand building in their stores, offering insights from recent in-store visits.

Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

April 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales Decline as Units Remain Negative

In April 2023, US nonfood traffic declined by 5%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 6%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 5: Burlington, Deckers, Dick’s and Ulta Post Strong Results; Big Lots, Foot Locker, Kohl’s and Others See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 27, 2023, which include Big Lots, Deckers Outdoor and Dollar Tree, among others.

Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

May 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of May 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium

2Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Video-Sharing Platforms Overtake Social Media as a Live-Shopping Destination

Video-sharing platforms have overtaken social media as a destination for live shopping. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more.

Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium

More Active Consumers Proliferate Ahead of Memorial Day: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 22

Shoppers are engaging in more activities ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data.

Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium

April 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Slow While Total Retail Sales Accelerate

In April 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector.

Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, April 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth Eases Further

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from April 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed further to 2.7% year over year.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium

Retailers Harness Seasonal Shifts: China Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 22

Retailers are using in-person events to connect with consumers as summer begins. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium

India’s Post-Pandemic Retail Revival: Five Key Trends Signaling the Brick-and-Mortar Comeback

With the worst effects of the pandemic and Covid-19-related fears in the rear-view mirror, in-person retail, including malls and standalone stores, is witnessing a revival in India. We examine five key trends signaling this strong revival of brick-and-mortar retail in India.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 28, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Would Be Well Served To Explore the Power of Generative AI Now

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the power of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its significance in retail.

Infographic | May 26, 2023 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023—Infographic: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose It

How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers, and why do they shop Amazon Fashion? This infographic presents highlights from our sixth annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com.

Store Tracker | May 26, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 21: UK Closures Up 59%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Boot Barn and Shoe Zone, among others.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2023 Premium

Where Do Shoppers Cross the Aisle?: US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2023

We examine which retailers are successfully persuading consumers to cross the aisle and shop for both food and nonfood products. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses shopping trends in year-to-date 2023.

Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium

Tech Talk from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe: Five Trending Themes, Emphasis on Generative AI

We present five trending technology themes from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering generative AI (artificial intelligence), Web3 in the supply chain and more.