Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Financial Security ImprovesUS consumers are reporting improved financial security this month compared to last. This US Consumer Tracker also includes profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon, as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2023 Premium March 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Growth Accelerates as Many Sectors Report GainsWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in March 2023, year-over-year sales grew 9.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #3: IRS Issues $199 Billion in Refunds, Average Refund Declines by 9%Our coverage of the US tax-filing season this year continues with a look at what has happened as of April 7, 2023, in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More
Insight Report | April 24, 2023 Premium March 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Return to GrowthIn March 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 18, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Hints of a More Active ConsumerCertain behaviors may indicate that consumers are beginning to get more active—crucial early signs for retailers. This US Consumer Tracker also includes profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon, as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Insight Report | April 18, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Decelerates from FebruaryIn March 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium March 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Consumer SentimentThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of March 28, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2023 Clothing and Footwear Spending Posts Solid Growth Despite Strong ComparativesThe 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 February 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 7.0% year over year. Read More
Deep Dive | April 3, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See a Sudden Monthly RiseWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a sudden month-over-month rise in all home sales, driven by existing home sales. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Event Presentation | March 28, 2023 Premium New Challenges and Opportunities in Luxury—Insights Presented at Shoptalk 2023On March 28, 2023, Coresight Research presented at Shoptalk 2023 on opportunities and challenges in luxury. In this presentation, we offer insights into luxury shopping trends in China, the US and developing nations. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2023 Premium February 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a YearIn February 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2023 Premium Data Dive: UK Retail Sales Outlook 2023In this Data Dive, we consider a number of major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on UK retail sales. We include our proprietary projections for year-over-year retail sales growth, month by month. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2023 Premium Five Key Strategies for CPG Companies to Tackle Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior in 2023The US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is experiencing several strong headwinds, including inflation, higher input costs and rapidly changing consumer demand. We look at five key strategies that CPG companies can adopt to remain resilient through this period of economic uncertainty. Read More
