September 27, 2023 Insight Report Premium August 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Rate Improves, Breaking Three-Month Downward TrendWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in August 2023, year-over-year growth improved, breaking the downward trend seen since April. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.
September 25, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Essentials In-Store, Discretionary Online: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ bifurcating shopping behavior. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
September 18, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Focus on Meaningful Consumption: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how meaningful consumption impacts Chinese consumers shopping habits. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
September 11, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumers Return to Stores Without Slowing Online Shopping: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ new blended shopping habits. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
September 4, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumers Focus on Essentials: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess how consumers are changing their retail behavior as the summer ends. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
September 1, 2023 Deep Dive Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q23: Consumer Spending Growth Weakens in Many Countries Despite Easing InflationThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2023, which show slowing consumer spending growth in the US, France and Germany.
August 29, 2023 Insight Report Premium August 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of August 28, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.
August 28, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumer Caution Grows: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how weakening consumer sentiment is affecting behavior and purchasing trends in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
August 21, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Screen Time Continues To Increase: China Consumer TrackerWe assess consumers’ increased engagement with TV, video games and livestreams over the summer break. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
August 17, 2023 Insight Report Premium July 2023 China Retail Sales: Retail Sales Slowdown ContinuesWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in July 2023, year-over-year sales grew 1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.
August 16, 2023 Insight Report Premium International Travel in China: New Competition as WeChat Pay and Alipay Accept Foreign Payment Cards?We assess how new payment systems announced by WeChat Pay and Alipay will unlock international tourists’ spending, affecting both Chinese and international retailers.
August 14, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Summer Break Boosts Screen Time: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumer behavior and engagement with TV and video games is shifting during the summer break. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
August 11, 2023 Insight Report Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Three Months To Go—Livestreaming Trends That Brands Must KnowSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just three months away! As live video has become an increasingly popular shopping channel among Chinese consumers, we look at the latest trends in livestreaming e-commerce to inform brands’ and retailers’ Singles’ Day 2023 preparations.
August 7, 2023 Deep Dive Databank Members Retail-Related Activities Stutter: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumers are engaging with retail in China after the summer shopping festivals. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
August 1, 2023 Insight Report Premium Generative AI Latest: US Companies Commit to Responsible Use, Consumers See Potential for New ApplicationsContinuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering expanded use cases, new regulations and commitments for responsible use in the US and China, and Meta’s continuous investment in AI.