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Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024

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Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions.

Event Coverage | October 23, 2024 Premium

China Consumer 2024: Hearing About Consumer Sentiment, Lifestyle Trends, Social Commerce and Market Entry

We offer insights on consumer sentiment and long-term market opportunities in China from the China Consumer 2024 event.

Infographic | October 18, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 42: Global Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 42 of 2024. This week, we take a global focus, with data spanning Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in the US, Golden Week in China and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days in India.

Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium

China’s National Day Golden Week 2024: Wrap-Up—A Comeback for Consumption?

Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, one characterized by travel and tourism spending. We analyze consumption and tourism trends observed during Golden Week 2024, examining what the results of the holiday week mean for the Chinese economy as a whole.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2024 Databank Members

Is China’s Stimulus Package Boosting Consumer Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey Insights

Diving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering recent efforts by China to grow the economy. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.

Insight Report | October 14, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting Merchants

We shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year.

Deep Dive | September 16, 2024 Databank Members

Consumer Confidence Hints at Economic Uptick: China Consumer Survey Insights

Following a period of dwindling consumer sentiment in China, we have recently seen this trend pivot, based on proprietary survey data. Dive into our analysis of consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, and understand current shopping behaviors.

Company Profile | September 6, 2024 Premium

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) Company Profile

Gap Inc. is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, footwear and personal care products. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates stores in Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the UK and the US.

Analyst Corner | August 25, 2024

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Analyst Corner—An Economic Worry for China?: The Population Decline, with Charlie Poon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst at Coresight Research, discusses headline data about China’s declining population over the next 30 years as well as the factors mitigating the economic impacts of this trend, including AI (artificial intelligence).

Insight Report | August 12, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, Three Months To Go—Brands Connect with Shoppers Through AI and Livestreaming

How are brands and online platforms in China successfully engaging with shoppers? Ahead of the Singles’ Day shopping festival, explore four pivotal trends shaping China’s fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, from AI (artificial intelligence) to livestreaming.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2024 Databank Members

Ebbing Economic Expectations: China Consumer Survey Insights

How are consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy shaping up so far this year in China? Find out with our proprietary survey analysis, which also offers an update on shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places.

Infographic | July 5, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Global Data Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 27 of 2024, from the store closures we have tracked in Canada for 2024 to consumer survey insights on the Olympics and Chinese economy.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2024 Databank Members

Is Financial and Economic Optimism Waning?: China Consumer Survey Insights

Diving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, and present an update on their shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places.

Infographic | June 28, 2024 Premium

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Shopping Festivals and Holiday Retail

Discover key data points we are watching in week 26 of 2024, from our projections for US holiday retail sales to insights on Amazon’s Prime Day and China’s 6.18 shopping festival.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and Livestreaming

The 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. What happened during this year’s event? Dive into performance data from Alibaba and JD.com, and discover four key trends, from sales model shifts to livestreaming.