Event Coverage | 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
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 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
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
Deep Dive | October 4, 2024 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 4Q24—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the fourth quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, Halloween, Singles’ Day, Black Friday and the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | September 18, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Preview: Fast Delivery and Increased Sustainability To Boost SalesWe present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), which will begin on September 27, 2024. We discuss consumer sentiment for the festive season, categories that consumers are likely to buy during the event, and key initiatives from Flipkart to offer a seamless shopping experience and drive sales. Read More
Insight Report | August 12, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, Three Months To Go—Brands Connect with Shoppers Through AI and LivestreamingHow are brands and online platforms in China successfully engaging with shoppers? Ahead of the Singles’ Day shopping festival, explore four pivotal trends shaping China’s fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, from AI (artificial intelligence) to livestreaming. Read More
Insight Report | July 31, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Wrap-Up—Flagship Event Delivers Record Member EngagementAmazon India held its eighth annual Prime Day sale on July 20–21, 2024. We present insights into Prime Day India 2024 based on our observations of the event and metrics released by Amazon India via a company statement. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wrap-Up: Apparel Proves Popular; AI Enriches Shopping ExperienceHow popular was Amazon’s Prime Day 2024, and what did shoppers buy? Dive into our US consumer survey data to discover the answers. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights: Travel, Food, Early Deals, Livestreaming—This Year’s Sales BoostersWe present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event, held in the US and Western markets on July 16–17 this year. Discover insights related to travel, grocery and livestreaming, and see which US retailers are cutting into Amazon’s share of wallet. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 14, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Sales, Sports and Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights with Aditya KaushikIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, discusses US consumers’ spending expectations for Amazon’s Prime Day and the Summer Olympics in the third quarter of 2024 as well as the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Preview—Setting Up for Success with Fast Fulfillment and Affordable AccessAmazon’s Prime Day shopping event will be held on July 20–21, 2024, in India. We present five key insights ahead of the event, from deals to delivery to affordable Prime membership. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2024 Premium Seasonal Shopping, 3Q24—Expectations for Paris Summer Olympics and More: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the third quarter of this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for the Summer Olympics, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon’s Prime Day. We also look ahead to the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Infographic | June 28, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Shopping Festivals and Holiday RetailDiscover key data points we are watching in week 26 of 2024, from our projections for US holiday retail sales to insights on Amazon’s Prime Day and China’s 6.18 shopping festival. Read More