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Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium

2Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Video-Sharing Platforms Overtake Social Media as a Live-Shopping Destination

Video-sharing platforms have overtaken social media as a destination for live shopping. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more.

Deep Dive | May 30, 2023 Premium

More Active Consumers Proliferate Ahead of Memorial Day: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 22

Shoppers are engaging in more activities ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium

Retailers Harness Seasonal Shifts: China Consumer Tracker

Retailers are using in-person events to connect with consumers as summer begins. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium

India’s Post-Pandemic Retail Revival: Five Key Trends Signaling the Brick-and-Mortar Comeback

With the worst effects of the pandemic and Covid-19-related fears in the rear-view mirror, in-person retail, including malls and standalone stores, is witnessing a revival in India. We examine five key trends signaling this strong revival of brick-and-mortar retail in India.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2023 Premium

Where Do Shoppers Cross the Aisle?: US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2023

We examine which retailers are successfully persuading consumers to cross the aisle and shop for both food and nonfood products. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses shopping trends in year-to-date 2023.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2023 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Declines in Avoidance and Shopping Proliferate

Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial security.

Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Premium

China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain Popularity

We present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 18, 2023 Premium

US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q23: Stronger Economic Indicators Lead to Higher Consumer Spending in the US and UK

The 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 first quarter of 2023, which show increased consumer spending levels in the UK and US, but declined rates in France and Germany.

Deep Dive | May 16, 2023 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Analyzing Cross-Shopping at Nonfood Retailers

Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also analyze the competition between the top-five nonfood retailers.

Deep Dive | May 15, 2023 Premium

April 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See Year-Over-Year Declines

We present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show year-over-year declines in home sales, with pending homes taking the most significant blow.

Deep Dive | May 10, 2023 Premium

China Consumer Tracker: Multiple Categories Shift Toward E-Commerce, Away from In-Store Purchasing

We assess how consumers are responding to changes in the Covid-19 policy in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | May 9, 2023 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Inflation-Combatting Strategies

Strategies that US consumers have adopted to combat rising prices have become embedded. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data.

Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose It

Our sixth annual survey of US clothing and footwear shoppers explores their preferences and habits on Amazon.com. How many consumers shop Amazon Fashion? What do apparel shoppers think of Amazon’s offerings? How does Amazon stack up against the competition in terms of shopper numbers? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into emerging and multiyear trends.

Deep Dive | May 2, 2023 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: A Potential Shift from Services to Retail?

US consumers are not visiting restaurants as frequently as previously, likely due to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data.

Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium

Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US Shoppers

Using proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences.