Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes SalesWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | July 17, 2023 Premium Avoidance Up, Activities Down: China Consumer TrackerWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2023 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract ShoppersLivestreaming 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. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium Retail-Related Activities Increase: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumers behavior is shifting in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | July 7, 2023 Premium Predictive Analytics in Retail: Enabling the Next Generation of Retail ManagementWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium Consumer Demand Sees a Slower Recovery: China Consumer TrackerWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium June 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 June 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | June 26, 2023 Premium Weak Demand Hampers 6.18 Shopping Festival: China Consumer TrackerWe 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. Read More
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 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium 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
