Deep Dive | September 2, 2025 Databank Members The Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsUS consumers’ sentiment is changing amid new tariffs reinstatement. We review two themes from our latest US consumer data: consumer sentiment and social commerce shopping behavior. Read More
Deep Dive | June 19, 2025 Premium Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsWhat would a TikTok ban mean for the social media landscape in the US? We analyze proprietary US consumer survey findings to discuss the implications of TikTok’s uncertainty for other social media platforms as well as brands and advertisers. Read More
Deep Dive | June 10, 2025 Databank Members High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings on consumers’ economic and financial outlooks, in total and by income group. Plus, we spotlight social commerce, revealing which social media platforms are popular for shopping and which product categories are bought at the highest rates. Read More
Deep Dive | March 19, 2025 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings on consumers’ economic and financial outlooks, in total and by income group. Plus, we spotlight social commerce, revealing which social media platforms are popular for shopping and which product categories are bought at the highest rates. Read More
Deep Dive | October 9, 2024 Databank Members Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium Generative AI Latest: Funding, New Technology Features and Copyright InfringementContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent announcements in the generative AI (artificial intelligence) space globally—including the latest tech startup funding, new technology features and developments related to copyright infringment. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: New Funding, Infrastructure and Applications, Plus Google’s Recent Product Launches and Tech PartnershipsContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—including the latest tech startup funding, new generative AI applications and infrastructure, and developments and tech partnerships from Google. Read More
Insight Report | September 25, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: The EU Digital Services Act, Conversational AI and VMware Explore 2023Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering the EU’s new Digital Services Act, the ways conversational AI is reshaping retail customer service, and new solutions announced at VMware Explore 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Company Profile | September 1, 2022 Premium Meta Platforms, Inc. (NasdaqGS: META) Company ProfileMeta Platforms is a US-based interactive media and services company that helps people connect, find communities and grow their businesses through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and operates and sells its products and services worldwide. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2022 Premium Introducing the New Tech 20: The Global Retail-Tech Leaders in 2022 and BeyondWe present our updated Tech 20 focus list of the most important and influential retail technology companies that we believe our readers and subscribers should pay attention to. Read More
