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Insight Report | August 11, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Three Months To Go—Livestreaming Trends That Brands Must Know

Singles’ 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.

Deep Dive | August 7, 2023 Databank Members

Retail-Related Activities Stutter: China Consumer Tracker

We 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.

Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: US Companies Commit to Responsible Use, Consumers See Potential for New Applications

Continuing 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.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Databank Members

Indoor Activities Up: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 27, 2023 Premium

July 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of July 26, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Deep Dive | July 24, 2023 Databank Members

Retail-Related Activities Tick Down: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumer behavior and activity is evolving as the summer progresses. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 21, 2023 Premium

June 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Retail Sales Growth Slows

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in June 2023, year-over-year sales grew 1.7%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes Sales

We dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers.

Deep Dive | July 17, 2023 Databank Members

Avoidance Up, Activities Down: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumer behavior and activity is evolving since the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 11, 2023 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract Shoppers

Livestreaming and international brands attracted shoppers during China’s 6.18 shopping festival 2023. We discuss these trends and look at key performance results from Alibaba, JD.com and other notable participants in this year’s event. We also analyze proprietary survey findings to assess 6.18 participation and spending among Chinese consumers.

Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Databank Members

Retail-Related Activities Increase: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers behavior is shifting in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | July 7, 2023 Premium

Predictive Analytics in Retail: Enabling the Next Generation of Retail Management

We explore the future of predictive analytics in retail, which are transforming the retail industry by enabling data-driven decision-making, elevating customer experiences and transforming supply chain management.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Databank Members

Consumer Demand Sees a Slower Recovery: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers in China behaved and shopped during the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium

June 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Our Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of June 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more.

Deep Dive | June 26, 2023 Databank Members

Weak Demand Hampers 6.18 Shopping Festival: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are behaving during the first 6.18 shopping festival since the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.