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Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John Harmon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, presents three insights on China e-commerce dynamics, drawing on data from the recently published China Online Consumer Brand Index (a study by Peking University, supported by Alibaba). Discover which international brands are most popular and what the study’s findings reveal about Chinese consumers’ online shopping preferences.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic Reach

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced in mid-May 2025 that it will acquire competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Uncover the implications of the deal for each company and for the wider US apparel market. We offer insights on shopper penetration, store portfolios and expansion, and geographical reach, leveraging proprietary survey findings and data analysis.

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