Insight Report | June 22, 2023 Premium May 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Eases, Breaking Upward MomentumWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in May 2023, year-over-year sales grew 11%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | June 19, 2023 Databank Members Consumer Avoidance Falls: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how retailers in China are preparing for the midyear 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | June 14, 2023 Premium Five Things To Know About Generative AI in ChinaChina is racing against the US to become a prominent global leader in AI (artificial intelligence). We present five things brands and retailers should know about the China’s generative AI market, covering the latest technology developments, details of major chatbots and the business benefits and risks of generative AI. Read More
Insight Report | June 12, 2023 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Three Trends To Watch, Discounting To Entice Cautious Consumers How is China’s 6.18 shopping festival 2023 shaping up so far? We look at early performance data and discuss the trends we are watching, from discounting to the popularity of domestic brands. Read More
Deep Dive | June 12, 2023 Databank Members Avoidance Stabilizes: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how retailers in China are preparing for the midyear 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 11, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Deploying Tech for Leading-Edge Loss Prevention in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the need for, and availability of, loss-prevention technologies in retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 5, 2023 Databank Members Focus on Sustainable Fashion: China Consumer TrackerWe assess Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainable fashion. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 4, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Focus on Superior Brand Building To Be BEST in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses learnings for retail from the Coresight Research BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium May 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of May 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Databank Members Retailers Harness Seasonal Shifts: China Consumer TrackerRetailers are using in-person events to connect with consumers as summer begins. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
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