Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions. Read More
Deep Dive | November 5, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Deck the Halls! Holiday Shopping Accelerates, with Décor Top of the List: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Infographic | November 4, 2024 Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers’ Holiday Travel PlansDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ expectations and behavior during the holiday season. In this graphic, we spotlight travel, presenting consumers’ plans for out-of-town trips. Read More
Deep Dive | October 29, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Toys Are in Demand This Week: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2024 Premium Celebrating Diwali Worldwide: Retail Offerings for the Festival of LightsDiwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, offers opportunity for retailers around the world to capture spending from consumers looking to celebrate. Discover which major retailers are offering specialized products and promotions for India’s biggest festival. Read More
Infographic | October 25, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 43: US Holiday FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 43 of 2024. This week, we focus on the US holiday season, offering findings from proprietary consumer surveys on shopping behavior and expectations as well as our projection for retail sales growth. Read More
Infographic | October 21, 2024 Premium Holiday Survey Bites: Resale Shopping and Secondhand SellingDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ expectations and behavior during the holiday season. In this graphic, we spotlight resale, presenting consumers’ plans for secondhand shopping and selling. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—Early Shopping and Deal-Seeking To Define the SeasonWhere, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2024? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season. Read More
Infographic | October 18, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 42: Global FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 42 of 2024. This week, we take a global focus, with data spanning Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in the US, Golden Week in China and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days in India. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2024 Premium China’s National Day Golden Week 2024: Wrap-Up—A Comeback for Consumption?Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, one characterized by travel and tourism spending. We analyze consumption and tourism trends observed during Golden Week 2024, examining what the results of the holiday week mean for the Chinese economy as a whole. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and Competitor Promotions—First Thoughts on Holiday ImplicationsDive into data-driven insights on the impacts of promotional events on the shape of holiday demand, covering Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Target Circle Week and Walmart Holiday Deals. We also assess what Amazon reported for its event this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024: Wrap-Up—Event Focuses on Value and Fast DeliveryIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart—majority owned by Walmart—held the 11th edition of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days, on September 27–October 6, 2024. We present key insights into BBD 2024, based on our observations and a company statement released by Flipkart. Read More
Deep Dive | October 15, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Shoppers Are Buying Decorations, Toys and Apparel: US Consumer Survey InsightsBeginning our focus on holiday shopping trends for the final quarter of 2024, we analyze new survey findings to discover how many US consumers have recently shopped for the holiday season, where they shopped and what they purchased. We also continue our weekly analysis of overall consumer behavior and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | October 14, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting MerchantsWe shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year. Read More