Event Presentation | February 22, 2024 Premium Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and TemuWe present the fundamentals of Chinese e-commerce leaders Shein and Temu, covering their business models, supply chains and technologies. Explore the companies’ development timelines and uncover key insights into the factors driving their success. We also reveal 10 essential actions for retailers to take to rival Shein and Temu, spanning marketing, logistics and more. Read More
Infographic | February 8, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight proprietary survey findings on US consumer behavior as well as recently announced store closures in the US. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2024 Premium Consumers Dine Out at Record-High Rates: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are consumers doing and what are they buying? We discuss the shift to services in our latest update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2024 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 1Q24—Expectations for Valentine’s Day, Easter and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the first quarter of this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day and Easter. We also provide a very early look ahead to the 2024 holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | January 30, 2024 Premium Consumers Shift Spending Toward Essential Categories: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how consumers are reallocating their spending after the holiday season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Infographic | January 11, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight key data points on the five forces we expect to shape US retail in 2024; proprietary survey data on US consumer confidence; and Zulily’s declining revenues and closure—and the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | December 28, 2023 Premium Essentials Resilient While Select Discretionary Categories Experience Downturn: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ purchasing and avoidance habits and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 26, 2023 Premium Enclosed Malls Draw More Shoppers Amid Festive Season: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 52We assess how where consumers are shopping for Holiday 2023. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 19, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Financial Confidence Ahead of the Holiday Peak: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 51We assess how consumer confidence is shifting as the holiday shopping peak nears. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 18, 2023 Premium Consumers Pull Back from Public Places: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ increasing avoidance of public places and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 18, 2023 Premium Consumer Confidence During the Holiday Season—Analyzing Changes by Demographic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe assess how consumer confidence in the US is evolving over the holiday season so far. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into consumers’ expectations for their own finances and the economy as a whole, broken down by income and age group. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium Mass Merchandisers Gain from Cyber Monday: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 50We assess the impact of Cyber Monday sales on shopper penetration rates. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 11, 2023 Premium Consumer Sentiment Remains Low: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumer sentiment and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | December 8, 2023 Premium Insights Video: Exploring the Transformative Impact of Generative AI—Premium Subscriber CallWe dive into the transformative power of generative AI (artificial intelligence) in retail, including use cases and insights on the technology’s benefits. This Insights Video is an on-demand replay of our December 2023 Premium Subscriber Call. Read More
Event Presentation | December 7, 2023 Premium The Generative AI Playbook: Six Quick Wins Presented at the AI Summit New York 2023Discover six strategies for brands and retailers to harness the power of generative AI (artificial intelligence). From accelerated product design to personalized digital marketing to enhanced employee productivity, we offer quick wins for retail companies to get ahead with this advanced technology. Read our full presentation from the AI Summit New York 2023. Read More