Insight Report | April 17, 2023 Premium TikTok Shop: How Brands, Merchants and Creators Can Sell Products Directly on the Social PlatformThe expansion of TikTok Shop indicates TikTok’s intent to pursue its e-commerce strategy in the US. We discuss what the shopping feature means for brands and retailers, covering how it works, the Affiliate Marketplace and retailer case studies. Read More
Deep Dive | April 17, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Continues To FluctuateConsumer sentiment bounced back significantly this week after last week’s dramatic slide. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRetail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Up, Activity DownAs avoidance ticks up and activities see declining participation rates, seasonal shifts in consumer behavior are emerging. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2023 Premium ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should KnowGenerative AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to transform the retail industry. We explore five things retailers should know about ChatGPT and other AI solutions, including the benefits, pitfalls and technology landscape of generative AI. Read More
Deep Dive | April 4, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Are Making Discretionary PurchasesWe assess changing consumer behavior in China, as the proportions of consumers making purchases from several discretionary categories increase. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 2, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: How Are Chinese Consumers Shopping Beauty?This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses beauty shopping behaviors among Chinese consumers, based on proprietary survey analysis. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | March 27, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Beauty ShoppersHow are consumers in China purchasing beauty products? Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | March 23, 2023 Premium MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse 2023: Retailers Leverage Localization, Web3, AI and Audio To Engage with Consumers in ChinaWe offer key insights from MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse 2023, discussing what retail companies are doing to succeed and expand in the China market. The event explored strategies around localization, Web3, AI and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium What Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall Means for Retail TechOn March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), citing insufficient solvency and liquidity. We assess the key reasons behind SVB’s collapse and analyze its impacts across industries globally. Read More
Insight Report | March 22, 2023 Premium China’s 2023 National People’s Congress: What Retailers Need To KnowWe analyze the retail implications of this year’s National People’s Congress, China’s annual legislative meeting, which took place March 5–13, 2023 in Beijing. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2023 Premium January and February 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up as Most Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in January and February 2023, year-over-year sales grew by 2.9%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Luxury ShoppersThis week, we take a closer look at how consumers in China engage with the luxury sector. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 13, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Confidence DeclinesWe assess shopper behavior in China amid declining consumer confidence. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
