Insight Report | January 12, 2024 Premium Introducing the New “Tech 25”: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch in 2024We present our updated Tech 25 focus list of retail-technology companies to watch, spanning e-commerce, infrastructure and more. The list comprises public companies that align with our expectations for key technology trends in 2024 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium Generative AI Latest: Funding, New Technology Features and Copyright InfringementContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent announcements in the generative AI (artificial intelligence) space globally—including the latest tech startup funding, new technology features and developments related to copyright infringment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 8, 2024 Databank Members Consumers’ Channel Preferences Gradually Shift: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 2, 2024 Databank Members A Growing Movement Toward In-Store Shopping: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ growing preference for in-store shopping 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
Deep Dive | December 28, 2023 Databank Members Essentials Resilient While Select Discretionary Categories Experience Downturn: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ purchasing and avoidance habits 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 | December 28, 2023 Premium December 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 December 22, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | December 18, 2023 Databank Members Consumers Pull Back from Public Places: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ increasing avoidance of public places 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 | December 18, 2023 Premium November 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in November 2023, year-over-year sales grew 8%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 13, 2023 Premium US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth MomentumDiscover the prospects for e-commerce in the US and China in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Deep Dive | December 11, 2023 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Remains Low: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumer sentiment 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
Deep Dive | December 4, 2023 Databank Members Increased Avoidance of Public Places: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess consumer behavior, purchasing and preferences during the recent uptick in respiratory illnesses. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q23: Growth in the US, France and China as Possibility of German Recession LoomsThe 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 third quarter of 2023, which show economic growth in the US, China and France. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 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 November 27, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 27, 2023 Databank Members Singles’ Day Participation Analysis: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess consumer behavior, purchasing and preferences during the Singles’ Day shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce PlatformsThe world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax on November 11, 2023. We present key Singles’ Day performance highlights from major e-commerce platforms in China, including Alibaba and JD.com. Read More