Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium September 2024 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Growth Eases Further as Sectors See Mixed GrowthIn September 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 2% year over year, easing from the growth seen in August. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium China’s National Day Golden Week 2024: Wrap-Up—A Comeback for Consumption?Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, one characterized by travel and tourism spending. We analyze consumption and tourism trends observed during Golden Week 2024, examining what the results of the holiday week mean for the Chinese economy as a whole. Read More
Event Coverage | October 17, 2024 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Fall 2024 Day One: Conquer Unified Commerce and Picture Your AI-Powered WorldWe present insights from the first day of Shoptalk Fall 2024, with highlights covering unified commerce, AI (artificial intelligence) strategies, retail media and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2024 Premium Is China’s Stimulus Package Boosting Consumer Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering recent efforts by China to grow the economy. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and Competitor Promotions—First Thoughts on Holiday ImplicationsDive into data-driven insights on the impacts of promotional events on the shape of holiday demand, covering Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Target Circle Week and Walmart Holiday Deals. We also assess what Amazon reported for its event this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Expert Roundtable Shares Strategies To Combat Retail TheftWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including insights from an expert roundtable on loss-prevention technology in the UK as well as new legislation in the US. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024: Wrap-Up—Event Focuses on Value and Fast DeliveryIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart—majority owned by Walmart—held the 11th edition of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days, on September 27–October 6, 2024. We present key insights into BBD 2024, based on our observations and a company statement released by Flipkart. Read More
Deep Dive | October 15, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Shoppers Are Buying Decorations, Toys and Apparel: US Consumer Survey InsightsBeginning our focus on holiday shopping trends for the final quarter of 2024, we analyze new survey findings to discover how many US consumers have recently shopped for the holiday season, where they shopped and what they purchased. We also continue our weekly analysis of overall consumer behavior and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 15, 2024 Premium Data and AI in Retail Media—Collaboration and Data Cleansing Illuminate the Way ForwardWe explore how AI (artificial intelligence) can help brands, ad buyers and retailers solve retail media-related problems, as well as the benefits traditional AI can bring to the retail media market as a whole and potential applications for generative AI (GenAI). Read More
Insight Report | October 14, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting MerchantsWe shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 13, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter: US Consumer Survey Insights with Aditya KaushikIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, discusses US consumers’ spending expectations for shopping events in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24)—namely, Halloween, Singles’ Day, Black Friday and the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Store Tracker | October 11, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 41: Updates from Amazon, Primark and TescoOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Primark and Tesco, among other major retailers. Read More
Infographic | October 11, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekDiscover key data points we are watching in week 41 of 2024, spanning the topics of social commerce, Black Friday and retail inventory. Read More
Event Coverage | October 10, 2024 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2024 Day Three: Best Practices for Innovation and Unified Shopping ExperiencesWe present insights from the third and final day of Groceryshop 2024, spanning innovation, sustainability, unified commerce and more. Read More
Insight Report | October 9, 2024 Premium 2Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Stable Inventory Ratio Ahead of the Holiday SeasonOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in 2Q24. Discover key management commentary on inventory levels ahead of the holiday season. Read More