Aditya Kaushik, Analyst

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Deep Dive | December 4, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Amazon Reigns While Apparel Shines: US Consumer Survey Insights

Amazon attracts holiday shoppers. We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior this holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Deep Dive | November 26, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Festive Fever as Holiday Shopping Heats Up: US Consumer Survey Insights

More shoppers join the festive fun! We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: Hottest Toys—Creativity-Boosting Toys and Promotions To Rule the Season

We discuss the hottest toys in the US retail space based on the “top toys” lists from Amazon, Target and Walmart, among others. We also discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and present key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting this holiday season.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season.

Deep Dive | November 5, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Deck the Halls! Holiday Shopping Accelerates, with Décor Top of the List: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2024 Databank Members

Sustainability in Focus—Middle-Income Millennials Choose Eco-Friendly Retailers: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

How much do US consumers care about sustainability in retail? This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report presents our annual analysis of shoppers’ sustainability concerns. Discover the impact of sustainability on consumers’ decisions when shopping for essential and discretionary products, and dive into variations by consumer demographic.

Deep Dive | October 29, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Toys Are in Demand This Week: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 23, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Half of Holiday Shoppers Buy from Amazon: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 18, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—Early Shopping and Deal-Seeking To Define the Season

Where, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2024? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season.

Deep Dive | October 15, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Shoppers Are Buying Decorations, Toys and Apparel: US Consumer Survey Insights

Beginning 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.

Analyst Corner | October 13, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter: US Consumer Survey Insights with Aditya Kaushik

In 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.

Deep Dive | October 9, 2024 Databank Members

Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey Insights

How popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | October 4, 2024 Databank Members

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.

Deep Dive | October 1, 2024 Databank Members

Responses to Inflation and Financial Resilience—Strategic Purchasing Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? 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 consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.