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The Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on April 17, 2023.

Data in this report, based on proprietary survey findings, include:

  • Consumers’ ability to pay bills without income, levels of unsecured debt and expectations of financial windfalls
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place
  • Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart

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We analyze China’s retail sales for March 2023, in total and by sector, as well as online retail sales and penetration.

Data in this report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in China total retail sales (ex. food service; incl. automobiles and gasoline) for the past 13 months
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector—December 2022, January/February 2023 and March 2023
  • Online retail sales as a proportion of total retail sales, for the past 13 months

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Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China.

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Each year, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis. This year, the filing deadline is on April 18. Continuing our US Tax Tracker series, we look at what has happened in the 2023 tax-filing season so far, as of April 7, 2023.

Data in this report include:

  • Number of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned to date
  • Total annual refunds disbursed, 2015–2023YTD

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Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we analyze UK retail sales in March 2023, in total and by sector.

Data in this report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in UK total retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) for the past 13 months
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, January—March 2023
  • Year-over-year changes in online retail sales for the past 13 months

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Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US.

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The Coresight Research weekly China Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on April 10, 2023.

Data in this report are:

  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and one-and four-week PPT changes
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months
  • A timeline of selected Covid-19 policy changes in China

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There has been a groundswell of interest in women aged 50 and older (50+) in the beauty and wellness industry, despite many companies in the sector previously ignoring this consumer group.

Coresight Research recently surveyed 50+ women in the US to gain insights into their work lives, exercise regimens, aging issues, their preferred beauty retailers and how the beauty industry can better address their needs. We present our findings in this report.

This report is sponsored by CEW, conversation leaders in the beauty industry and community.

Data in this report include:

  • The aging issues that 50+ women have experienced and consulted a doctor about
  • Whether or not 50+ women believe various sources, including their doctors and preferred beauty and wellness brands, are adequately addressing their aging needs
  • What 50+ women want from beauty brands, compared to younger female shoppers
  • The top five factors that 50+ women look for when purchasing beauty products

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Macy’s, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Walmart

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Each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out.

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” (CEO and Founder of Coresight Research), revisits the subject of food waste, exploring the scale of, and potential solutions for, this problem.

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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.

This edition of the report presents five key insights from the four weeks ended February 26, 2023.

Data in this research report include:

  • CPG e-commerce, multi outlet and convenience stores (MULOC) and total sales growth
  • CPG e-commerce sales
  • E-commerce CPG sales growth by category type
  • Food & beverage departments: e-commerce and total sales growth
  • Nonfood departments: e-commerce and total sales growth

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With Earth Day around the corner (April 22, 2023), Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind.

In this Insights Video, our Director of Research, Swarooprani Muralidhar, highlights our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector.

The EnCORE framework provides a model through which retailers can begin to internalize a sustainability strategy, comprising five elements: environmental awareness, circular models, optimized operations, responsible supply chains, and excellence in reporting and communication.

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Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies.

Data in this report include:

  • 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2022 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2023 major US store closures and openings
  • 2023 major UK store closures and openings

Companies mentioned in this report include: Bensons for Beds, Dirt Cheap, Fleet Feet, Poundland, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Superdrug and Tesco

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Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2023 year to date, filterable by sector and year—now including retailer-level data.

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With Earth Day around the corner (April 22, 2023), Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind.

In this infographic, we highlight our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector.

The EnCORE framework provides a model through which retailers can begin to internalize a sustainability strategy, comprising five elements: environmental awareness, circular models, optimized operations, responsible supply chains, and excellence in reporting and communication.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Depop, Gucci, Tapestry

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China’s Zero-Covid policies resulted in three years of severe travel and mobility restrictions and multiple lockdowns in major cities, severely damaging economic consumption in the country, particularly in 2022. However, 2023 saw the repeal of many of these policies.

Using new proprietary survey data, we explore Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury post Zero-Covid. We also examine macroeconomic indicators, retail trends and other factors influencing Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury.

Data in this report include:

  • Global, China and US luxury market sizes for 2019 through 2023 (estimated)
  • Proprietary survey data on Chinese consumers luxury purchase habits last year and their purchases intentions for the 12 months ahead
  • Household savings information for Chinese citizens for 2019 and 2022

Companies mentioned in this report include: Chanel, Dior, JD.com, LVMH, Richemont, SKP and Tiffany

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The China Consumer Tracker report series from Coresight Research

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The scale of food waste is enormous, with financial and environmental sustainability-related impacts.

In this report, we explore the robust technology landscape focused on reducing food waste across the entire value chain: in the field, in the grocery store, in the pantry, in the restaurant, as well as in food recycling.

We cover artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), demand forecasting and more.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh, Appel, Full Harvest, Goodr, IBM, Misfits Market, Orbisk, Phenix, Spoiler Alert, Whywaste

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The online apparel and footwear market presents growth opportunities, especially for brands and retailers that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs.

As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space.

Data in this report, for the US apparel and footwear sector, include:

  • Annual sales and growth rates, 2018–2027E
  • E-commerce penetration rates, 2018–2027E
  • Inflation—changes in the Consumer Price Index, February 2022–February 2023
  • Selected major brands’ and retailers’ online revenues and market share
  • Proprietary survey findings—online apparel return rates

Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, FindMine, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Macy’s, Markable, NIKE, Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, Shein, Switcher Studio, Target, Walmart, Zara

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With the supply chain, inflation and other macroeconomic pressures experienced in 2022—and the economic uncertainty many consumers feel in 2023—food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are looking for innovative ways to engage with consumers and cater to their needs.

We look at five key food trends in the US CPG market, namely the technologies, initiatives and innovations CPG companies are using to address changing consumer demands around health and wellness, transparency and sustainability.

Data in this report include:

  • The US edible CPG segment size for 2017 through 2026E
  • Proprietary survey data on the most important types of environmental sustainability initiatives to consumers
  • Types of plant-based products purchased by consumers in 2022
  • Consumers’ leading indicators in determining the transparency of food brands and retailers
  • Emerging technologies that CPG manufacturers planned to adopt by the end of 2022

Companies mentioned in this report include: Kellogg, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever

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