Infographic | March 15, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekFrom the obesity economy to Dollar Tree store closures to China consumer survey insights, discover the key data points we are watching in week 11 of 2024. Read More
Insight Report | March 14, 2024 Premium Data Dive: The Global Obesity Economy—Shaped by the Spending of 1 Billion ConsumersWorldwide, 1 billion people are now obese, according to a new study in medical journal The Lancet. We review the findings from that study and offer quantification of various aspects of the global “obesity economy.” Read More
Deep Dive | March 12, 2024 Premium More Consumers Visit Open-Air Shopping Centers as Seasons Change: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers are spending as winter turns to spring. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 12, 2024 Premium Consumers Report Staying Home for Lunar New Year: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore Chinese consumer behavior during the Chinese New year (CNY) national holiday, and the implications for retail of consumers staying home. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Event Presentation | March 8, 2024 Premium Fashionomics: Mapping Consumer Sentiment and Trends—Insights Presented at the AAFA Executive Summit 2024From supply chain logistics to tech-enabled seamless shopping experiences, we paint a global picture of retail today, with a focus on China, India, the Middle East and Africa, and the UK and Europe. Read our full presentation from the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit. Read More
Infographic | March 8, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Tech SpecialIn a tech-focused special this week, we spotlight the factors driving global tech layoffs, consumer attitudes to AI customer-service chatbots and hospitality businesses’ plans for AI/ML investment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2024 Premium Consumer Activity Patterns Show Variability: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers’ activity patterns are affecting their spending on retail and services. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Infographic | March 1, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight Macy’s announced department store closures, US retail sales growth and US consumers’ inflation-impacted grocery shopping behaviors. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2024 Premium Combating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe explore US consumers’ perceptions of price rises and strategies to combat inflation when shopping both grocery and nongrocery categories. Analyzing comprehensive survey data, we dive into trading down and other trends by age, income and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2024 Premium Dollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal which retailers saw a boost this Valentine’s Day. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 26, 2024 Premium Chinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail InsightsIn this report, we review the 2024 Chinese New Year holiday, highlighting the impact of the event on China’s consumer market and revealing retail trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities that emerged during the holiday. Read More
Infographic | February 23, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight inflation’s impact on US consumer behavior, secondhand retail in China and The Body Shop’s UK store closures. Read More
Insight Report | February 22, 2024 Premium Breathing New Life into the Shopping Experience: The Surge of the Resale Market—China Retail InsightsChina Retail Insights presents our take on current trends in China’s ever-evolving retail landscape. Dive into the world of resale with our insights on two key success stories. Explore proprietary survey insights to understand consumer behavior when it comes to shopping secondhand goods. Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2024 Premium Fewer Consumers Report Inflation-Induced Shopping Changes: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how aware consumers are of inflation and its impacts on shopping behavior. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 19, 2024 Premium Consumers’ Appetite for In-Store Shopping Remains Resilient: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore the interaction of Chinese consumers’ avoidance of public places and their channel preferences by category, and the implications for retail. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More