Infographic | July 5, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Global Data FocusDiscover 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. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2024 Premium Is Financial and Economic Optimism Waning?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving 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. Read More
Infographic | June 28, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Shopping Festivals and Holiday RetailDiscover 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. Read More
Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and LivestreamingThe 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. Read More
Event Coverage | June 19, 2024 Premium NRF APAC 2024: Wrap-Up—Strategizing for the Future of Retail with AI and Customer-CentricityWe present insights from NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific (NRF APAC 2024). Dive into the future of retail, digital transformation and consumer-centric strategies, with highlights on the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and sustainable practices. Read More
Deep Dive | June 7, 2024 Premium Positive Thinking—Shoppers Remain Optimistic in Economic Outlook: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for the state of the economy. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To KnowSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment. Read More
Infographic | April 19, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekFrom consumer sentiment in the US and China to the impact of retail loyalty programs, explore the key data points we are watching in week 16 of 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | April 16, 2024 Premium Economic and Financial Sentiment Hit Six-Month High: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | April 8, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk 2024 Wrap-Up: AI “Hype” and Back to Retail Basics—Loyalty, Physical Stores and MoreWe present our top insights from Shoptalk 2024, spanning technology innovation, brand growth, the consumer, retail experiences and retail media. Read More
Infographic | April 5, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekFrom consumer shopping behavior on Amazon.com to Family Dollar store closures to the size of China’s retail market, discover the key data points we are watching in week 14 of 2024. Read More
Insight Report | April 2, 2024 Premium Five Ways To Win in the China Market: Opportunities for Western Brands and Retailers—China Retail InsightsWhy does China present huge opportunity for Western retailers, and how can they win in the China retail market? We discuss some of the key drivers and trends shaping China’s retail landscape, and present strategies for Western brands and retailers to achieve success in this market. Read More
Event Coverage | March 21, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk 2024 Day Four: Innovation for Innovation’s Sake?We present insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering innovation implementation, shoppable video, the role of the physical store in the future of retail, retail media and more. Read More
Event Coverage | March 20, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk 2024 Day Three: A Thoughtful Approach to GenAI; Retail Innovation in ChinaWe present insights from day three of Shoptalk 2024, with highlights covering GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) implementation, focus areas for success in the China market, the future of retail media, and more. Read More
Event Presentation | March 20, 2024 Premium Retail Innovation in China: Insights Presented at Shoptalk 2024What actions can retailers take to win in the China market? Read our insights, presented at Shoptalk 2024, to find out. Discover retail innovation in China, from localization to livestreaming to the customer experience. Read More