Analyst Corner | May 28, 2023 Premium Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Would Be Well Served To Explore the Power of Generative AI NowThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the power of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its significance in retail. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2023 Premium April 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Accelerate Further as Most Sectors Continue To See Strong GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in April 2023, year-over-year sales grew 16%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 21, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Singles’ Day 2023—Opportunities in China and WorldwideThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses new and forthcoming research that helps retailers understand the Singles’ Day opportunity. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q23: Stronger Economic Indicators Lead to Higher Consumer Spending in the US and UKThe 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 first quarter of 2023, which show increased consumer spending levels in the UK and US, but declined rates in France and Germany. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival globally, is six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the festival in China, leveraging proprietary survey analysis on Chinese consumer behavior and preferences. Read More
Deep Dive | May 10, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Multiple Categories Shift Toward E-Commerce, Away from In-Store PurchasingWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Falls Across the BoardWe assess how avoidance trends are evolving in China in spring 2023. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2023 Premium March 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Growth Accelerates as Many Sectors Report GainsWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in March 2023, year-over-year sales grew 9.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | April 24, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Remains VolatileWe assess consumer sentiment in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 20, 2023 Premium Consumers’ Appetite For Luxury in a Post-Zero-Covid ChinaUsing new proprietary survey data, we explore Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury post-Zero-Covid. We also examine macroeconomic indicators, retail trends and other factors influencing Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2023 Premium TikTok Shop: How Brands, Merchants and Creators Can Sell Products Directly on the Social PlatformThe expansion of TikTok Shop indicates TikTok’s intent to pursue its e-commerce strategy in the US. We discuss what the shopping feature means for brands and retailers, covering how it works, the Affiliate Marketplace and retailer case studies. Read More
Deep Dive | April 17, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Continues To FluctuateConsumer sentiment bounced back significantly this week after last week’s dramatic slide. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRetail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Read More
