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

In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on April 22, 2024.

Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on:

  • How long consumers could cover their bills after losing their income
  • Unsecured debt as a proportion of monthly household income
  • Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation
  • Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks
  • What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Amazon, Albertsons, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart

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On April 27, 2024, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented on AI (artificial intelligence) at the NACDS Annual Meeting 2024. What happened during her session, “The AI Revolution: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation”?

  • Insightful analysis: Deborah provided a comprehensive overview of how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, offering new opportunities for growth.
  • Engaging discussion: The presentation sparked a lively discussion, showcasing the keen interest in AI’s potential.
  • Expert guidance: With her deep industry knowledge, Deborah outlined actionable strategies for businesses to harness AI effectively.
  • Future outlook: The session touched upon the future of retail, emphasizing agility and innovation as key drivers for success.

Data in this presentation include:

  • US retail outlook
  • Economic impact of GenAI (generative AI)

Weinswig presents at the NACDS Annual Meeting 2024
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Coresight Research estimates that Amazon sold over $56 billion in clothing, footwear and apparel accessories in the US in 2023—over 70% more than its nearest competitor.

We present highlights from our seventh annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com.

In this infographic, we answer three key questions:

  • How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers?
  • Does Prime membership influence apparel shopping?
  • Why do apparel shoppers buy from Amazon?

Proprietary survey data in this infographic include:

  • Proportions of US shoppers who have bought and expect to buy apparel from Amazon.com, 2018–2024
  • Change in apparel spending on Amazon.com by Amazon apparel shoppers compared to one year earlier, 2020–2024
  • Proportion of US apparel shoppers who made an apparel purchase—breakdown by Prime membership status, 2024
  • Apparel shoppers’ reasons for shopping on Amazon.com, 2024

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Since 2018, we have conducted an annual survey of US consumers to shed light on their clothing and footwear shopping patterns and habits on Amazon.com. Our seventh annual survey of clothing and footwear shoppers was undertaken in March 2024 and featured 2,001 US consumers. We examine our survey’s findings in detail, as well as provide valuable insights that draw from our comprehensive, seven-year dataset.

Proprietary survey data in this research report include:

  • The proportion of US shoppers who have bought apparel from Amazon over the past year
  • The proportion of US shoppers who expect to buy apparel from Amazon over the coming 12 months
  • The proportion of US apparel shoppers who made an apparel purchase via a Prime membership over the past year
  • Apparel shoppers’ reasons for shopping on Amazon.com
  • The most purchased brands on Amazon.com
  • Where US shoppers have purchased apparel from in the past 12 months (including Amazon)

Companies mentioned in this research report include:  Amazon, NIKE, Target, Shein, Temu, Walmart

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Welcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise.

We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out.

This week, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the complexities of retail pricing and the opportunity for AI (artificial intelligence) integration.

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

Data in this research report include:

  • Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK: 2024 vs. 2023
  • Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024
  • Major US and UK retail bankruptcies: 2024 and 2023

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Express, Poundland, Urban Outfitters, Walmart

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Our Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research.

From consumer views on the US economy to retail sales growth projections to consumer use of AI, discover the key data points we are watching in week 17 of 2024.

Dive into the full research reports behind these data points:

  1. Revealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
  2. April 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Disposable Income
  3. What Do US Consumers Think About Generative AI?
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The need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today.

We discuss demand-forecasting trends for retail (including the impacts of generative AI) and present selected technology providers globally that provide software solutions for demand forecasting and planning—from enterprise software to grocery-focused solutions to supply chain management technology.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh, HIVERY, Impact Analytics, Microsoft, Oracle, Prevedere, RELEX Solutions

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The Coresight Research monthly US Consumer Survey Insights Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers.

This month, we explore how US consumer sentiment has changed over the last six months, as discussed in our US Consumer Survey Insights report published last week. We analyze consumer sentiment around whether consumers expect their household financial situation to improve or worsen over the next 12 months, as well as their expectations for the US economy over the coming year.

This report also includes results on consumers’ shopping behaviors from our weekly survey questions aggregated in four-week increments over the past few months.

Data in this research report are our proprietary survey findings on:

  • Consumers’ expectations for the US economy over the next 12 months, broken down by income, age group and geography
  • Consumers’ expectations for their own financial situation over the next 12 months, broken down by income, age group and geography
  • Aggregated monthly data on activities, avoidance, online and in-store shopping, and food and nonfood retailers consumers shopped with, September 2023–April 2024

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  • Read the full series of US Consumer Survey Insights and US Consumer Survey Insights Extra reports.
  • The Coresight Research US Consumer Survey Databank provides additional insight into US consumer behaviors from our weekly surveys.
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RFID (radio-frequency identification) enables inventory accuracy, but what else does it offer? Discover the technology’s numerous benefits—for retailers, associates and consumers—in this report.

This report is part of our RetailTech series, which explores developments, insights and implications related to established and emerging technologies that are shaping the retail landscape.

Data in this research report include:

  • Global RFID market size, 2024E–2028E

Companies mentioned in this report include: Avery Dennison, Amazon, Burlington, Canada Goose, Impinj, Oracle, PervasID, Walmart, Zebra Technologies

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GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) is a hot topic in retail. But what do US consumers think of the technology, and are they engaging with AI-generated content?

In a world where keeping pace with technological advancements is crucial for success, understanding consumer awareness and perceptions of GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) is essential for retail companies and technology vendors. To provide such insights, we analyze proprietary findings from multiple surveys of US consumers conducted between late July 2023 and early April 2024.

Data in this research report are proprietary survey findings on the following:

  • US consumer awareness of GenAI—and insights by age
  • US consumers’ use of GenAI—and insights by age
  • Whether US consumers currently pay, or plan to pay, for products or services to produce AI-generated content
  • US consumers’ concerns about the use of GenAI technology, including job displacement

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

In this report, our latest findings are from a survey conducted on April 15, 2024.

Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on:

  • Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks
  • What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart

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The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook (formerly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales) series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. This report analyzes the latest available data as of April 19, 2024.

Data in this research report include:

  • Proprietary Coresight Research projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months
  • US actual retail sales versus model predicted sales
  • US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate
  • US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees
  • US annualized real disposable income per capita

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an important piece of regulation that aims to standardize sustainability reporting in the European Union (EU) and will impact companies all over the world. The EU is a leader in sustainability regulation, and its directives can change the behavior of global enterprises that sell in Europe as well as the regulations other countries implement.

We examine the timeline by which the CSRD will come into effect, what topics the new standards cover and what companies will be impacted by the CSRD.

Data in this research report include:

  • The total cost of compliance with the CSRD for EU-based companies
  • The criteria of companies that will need to comply with the CSRD, based on annual revenue, total assets and total employees

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Welcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise.

We also highlight our key research from the past week and reports to look out for in the coming week, so you don’t miss out.

This week, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, discusses AgeTech—technology aimed at improving the lives of older adults—a key trend in the modern US healthcare industry.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Heo, Kry, Labrador Systems, StackCare

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