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Deep Dive | March 3, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: The Impact of Debt and Financial Security on Shopping Habits

We assess how factors beyond mere income, such as debt and financial security, influence US consumer behavior. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers.

Deep Dive | February 28, 2023 Databank Members

China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Rises

Consumers are feeling more positive about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Move Grocery Shopping Online

In a major channel swing, consumers have shifted online for food shopping. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 22, 2023 Databank Members

China Consumer Tracker: Renewed Spending Caution—Plus 2023 Travel Plans

We assess spending by Chinese consumers on various product categories over Chinese New Year and explore respondents’ plans to travel internationally in 2023, among other survey findings regarding consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 21, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Presidents’ Day Shopping and Super Bowl Ad Recall

Most consumers plan to spend over Presidents’ Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Awareness Reaches Record High

Consumer awareness of inflation has reached a record high. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | February 9, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: How US Consumers Spent in 2022—and Why Services Are Yet To Fully Bounce Back

Providing an essential briefing on topical, need-to-know data, the first report in our new Data Dive series analyzes US consumer spending in 2022, with a focus on discretionary goods versus discretionary services.

Deep Dive | February 8, 2023 Databank Members

China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Drops Ahead of Chinese New Year

We look ahead to the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festival, the first since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Modest Valentine’s Day Spending Likely

How do consumers plan to spend for Valentine’s Day? Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | February 3, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Which Consumers Are Trading Down To Combat Inflation?

We assess how different US consumer demographics are responding to inflation. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers.

Deep Dive | February 1, 2023 Databank Members

China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Confidence Falls

Although consumer confidence has declined, avoidance of retail locations has fallen. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | January 31, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Records January Slowdown

Shifts in Amazon’s share of nonfood shoppers see the online giant struggle to compete with Walmart. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | January 24, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Winter Habits

We assess how US consumers are responding to macroeconomic pressures. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Databank Members

China Consumer Tracker: More Than 70% of Respondents Are Avoiding Public Places

A month on from the easing of China’s Covid-19 restrictions, overall avoidance remains high. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Trade Down To Combat Inflation

We examine how consumers are coping with inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.