Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
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 UKThe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Analyzing Cross-Shopping at Nonfood RetailersOur 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 15, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See Year-Over-Year DeclinesWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 10, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Multiple Categories Shift Toward E-Commerce, Away from In-Store PurchasingWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 9, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Inflation-Combatting StrategiesStrategies 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItOur 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. Read More
Deep Dive | May 2, 2023 Databank Members 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US ShoppersUsing 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Falls Across the BoardWe assess how avoidance trends are evolving in China in spring 2023. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | April 27, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Working from Home, Returning to Stores and the Complex 2023 ConsumerWe examine the consumer demographics driving the different trends in avoidance and purchasing in 2023 versus 2022. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses the changing trends year over year. Read More
Deep Dive | April 26, 2023 Premium International Apparel Retailers in India: Opportunities in an Evolving, High-Growth MarketWe examine apparel retail in India, including its defining characteristics and the opportunities and challenges for international apparel retailers looking to enter and expand in the market. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Private Label: Consumer Attitudes and Inflation Present OpportunitiesPrivate label can help apparel and footwear retailers increase sales, reduce costs and increase margins. We dive into the state of the US apparel and footwear private-label market, including opportunities, key players and themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Financial Security ImprovesUS consumers are reporting improved financial security this month compared to last. This US Consumer Tracker also includes profiles of consumers who avoid continue to public places and those who buy nonfood products from Amazon, as well as our regular weekly metrics. Read More
Deep Dive | April 24, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Remains VolatileWe assess consumer sentiment in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
