Deep Dive | October 13, 2023 Premium Shifting Shopper Behavior Amid Pessimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ growing pessimism and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival. Read More
Deep Dive | October 2, 2023 Premium Consumers Turn Away From Socializing: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ changing behaviors and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | September 29, 2023 Premium September 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 September 26, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | September 27, 2023 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 25, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 18, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 11, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 4, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 1, 2023 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. Read More
Insight Report | August 29, 2023 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. Read More
Deep Dive | August 28, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Deep Dive | August 21, 2023 Premium 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. Read More
Insight Report | August 17, 2023 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. Read More
Insight Report | August 16, 2023 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. Read More
