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Deep Dive | June 11, 2024 Premium

US Back to School 2024: Preparing for Class—Unveiling Consumer Spending Expectations

We kick off our US Back to School 2024 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on US consumers’ spending expectations for the BTS (back-to-school) season! How much will BTS shoppers spend, and what will influence their purchase decisions? Find out in this comprehensive analysis of consumers’ plans for and attitudes to BTS shopping.

Deep Dive | June 10, 2024 Databank Members

Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Changing Their Spending Habits: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Infographic | June 7, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key data points we are watching in week 23 of 2024, from the square-footage impact of US store openings to Amazon’s position in the online grocery landscape.

Deep Dive | June 7, 2024 Databank Members

Positive Thinking—Shoppers Remain Optimistic in Economic Outlook: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for the state of the economy. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 4, 2024 Databank Members

Social Splurge—Consumers Get Out and About During Memorial Day Weekend: US Consumer Survey Insights

What did US consumers get up to during Memorial Day weekend? We analyze new survey findings to find out, presenting our latest weekly update on consumer activities, shopping patterns and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 3, 2024 Databank Members

Pent-Up Demand for Travel Unleashed Ahead of Summer: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Delve into US consumers’ travel plans and behavior with our new survey analysis. We look at year-over-year travel trends overall in year-to-date 2024 and explore findings by age, household income, geography and gender.

Infographic | May 31, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key data points we are watching in week 22 of 2024, including the growth prospects for the global luxury goods market.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2024 Databank Members

Keeping the Lights on—Self-Reported Financial Resilience: US Consumer Survey Insights

How long could US consumers cover their bills if they lost their income? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Infographic | May 24, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

From US consumer sentiment to retail sales figures for the US and Japan, discover key data points we are watching in week 21 of 2024.

Deep Dive | May 22, 2024 Databank Members

The Latest on Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights

Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we explore recent trends in consumer sentiment about the US economy overall and personal household finances.

Analyst Corner | May 19, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Checking In on the Financial Health of the US Consumer, with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, discusses the state of consumer financial health in the US, diving into the reasons why inflation is falling but so, too, is consumer sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 15, 2024 Databank Members

Consumer Sentiment Remains Volatile: US Consumer Survey Insights

We explore the recent trend of volatility in consumer sentiment about both household finances and the US economy as a whole. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Infographic | May 10, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Store Closures, Last Mile and More

From store closure announcements to consumers’ inflation perception and last-mile delivery costs, discover key data points we are watching in week 19 of 2024.

Deep Dive | May 8, 2024 Databank Members

Consumers Remain Reluctant to Visit Public Places: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 7, 2024 Databank Members

Responses to Inflation—Shoppers Are Less Inclined To Cut Back Discretionary Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights

How do consumers perceive inflation, and how are they changing their spending as a result? Find out the answers in our latest weekly US Consumer Survey Insights report, which presents an update on US consumer sentiment and shopping behaviors.