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 17, 2023 Premium TikTok Shop: How Brands, Merchants and Creators Can Sell Products Directly on the Social PlatformThe expansion of TikTok Shop indicates TikTok’s intent to pursue its e-commerce strategy in the US. We discuss what the shopping feature means for brands and retailers, covering how it works, the Affiliate Marketplace and retailer case studies. Read More
Deep Dive | April 17, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Continues To FluctuateConsumer sentiment bounced back significantly this week after last week’s dramatic slide. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 16, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Leans In on Automation To Boost MarginsThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses Walmart’s recently announced plans to accelerate revenue and operating-income growth, with the targeted profitability improvements owing to increasing automation in its supply chain. Read More
Store Tracker | April 14, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 15: Closures Up in US and UKOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRetail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Read More
Insight Report | April 13, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker Databank—New DataFrom beauty to footwear to luxury goods and beyond, explore hundreds of proprietary data points on which retailers US consumers are buying from and what they are purchasing. New in April 2023, the Coresight Research US Consumer Tracker Databank includes time-series data on where consumers are shopping and what they are buying in each of 12 major US retail sectors and categories, tracked quarter by quarter. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Show Reduced Awareness of Price IncreasesUS shoppers’ awareness of price increases is decreasing, according to our survey data. This US Consumer Tracker includes our four-weekly check on consumers’ reactions to inflation as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Up, Activity DownAs avoidance ticks up and activities see declining participation rates, seasonal shifts in consumer behavior are emerging. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. 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
Event Coverage | April 11, 2023 Premium Walmart Investor Community Meeting 2023: Leveraging Automation, Targeting $130 Billion in Additional Sales in the Next Five YearsWe present key insights from Walmart’s Investor Community Meeting 2023, covering the company’s plans to leverage automation in the supply chain as a strategy to boost productivity as well as details on the growth strategies for its three business divisions: Sam’s Club, Walmart International and Walmart US. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing across various sectors. Read More
Deep Dive | April 10, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global CPG: Procter & Gamble vs. UnileverProcter & Gamble (P&G) and Unilever are two of the largest and most established consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Insight Report | April 10, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, March 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 9, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Four Trends in How US Consumers Are Shopping for GroceriesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents four trends in grocery shopping behaviors among US consumers, from our data-driven research. Read More
