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Deep Dive | October 4, 2024 Premium

Seasonal Shopping, 4Q24—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will 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.

Insight Report | September 18, 2024 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Preview: Fast Delivery and Increased Sustainability To Boost Sales

We 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.

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 Livestreaming

How 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.

Insight Report | July 31, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Wrap-Up—Flagship Event Delivers Record Member Engagement

Amazon 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.

Insight Report | July 29, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wrap-Up: Apparel Proves Popular; AI Enriches Shopping Experience

How popular was Amazon’s Prime Day 2024, and what did shoppers buy? Dive into our US consumer survey data to discover the answers.

Insight Report | July 19, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights: Travel, Food, Early Deals, Livestreaming—This Year’s Sales Boosters

We 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.

Analyst Corner | July 14, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Sales, Sports and Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights with Aditya Kaushik

In 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.

Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Preview—Setting Up for Success with Fast Fulfillment and Affordable Access

Amazon’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.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2024 Premium

Seasonal Shopping, 3Q24—Expectations for Paris Summer Olympics and More: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will 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.

Infographic | June 28, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Shopping Festivals and Holiday Retail

Discover 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.

Insight Report | June 27, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: Early US Retail Outlook

Take an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand for the 2024 holiday season! We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, the holiday calendar and more.

Insight Report | June 25, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Preview—Five Key Insights

Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event will be held on July 16–17 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2024 ahead of the event—covering US consumers’ expectations to shop, popular product categories, Prime membership rates and more.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and Livestreaming

The 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. What happened during this year’s event? Dive into performance data from Alibaba and JD.com, and discover four key trends, from sales model shifts to livestreaming.

Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment.

Insight Report | February 26, 2024 Premium

Chinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail Insights

In 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.