Flash Report | August 10, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: How Consumers Spent and Plan To Spend Stimulus Checks (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on August 5, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | August 10, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: How Consumers Spent and Plan To Spend Stimulus Checks (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore how consumers have spent, and plan to spend, their stimulus checks—with a focus on the prioritization of basic financial obligations versus discretionary retail spending. We also discuss what activities consumers have done over the past two weeks and their planned activities for the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 5. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2020 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q20: Coronavirus Tanks US Economy; China Bounces Back to GrowthIn this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. Recently released data show the US economy being severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis, with the second quarter of 2020 being its worst on record—although there were signs of recovery in June. Meanwhile, China’s economy has returned to modest growth. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2020 Premium Retail Reimagined: Implementing Contact-Light Retail To Deliver a Safe and Convenient Shopping ProcessAs part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss how retailers are implementing contact-light retail operations to minimize contact for the consumer during the shopping journey. We discuss curbside pickup, cashierless stores, contactless payment and vending machines. Read More
Flash Report | August 3, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Slowdown in Online Shopping Despite High Avoidance of Public Places (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: Slowdown in Online Shopping Despite High Avoidance of Public Places (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we saw avoidance of public places remain high, although a slight decline in avoidance of shopping centers could be a positive sign for retail. We discuss how this aligns with consumer activities over the past two weeks, as well as the changing popularity of e-commerce. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 29. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2020 Premium Retail Reimagined: Using Shopping Festivals To Boost SalesAs part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss shopping festivals as an innovative way to generate interest in products, boost brand awareness and drive sales following the coronavirus pandemic. We consider the implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors. Read More
Flash Report | July 27, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Consumers Increasingly Avoiding Public Places and Shifting More Apparel Spending Online (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 22, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | July 27, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: Consumers Increasingly Avoiding Public Places and Shifting More Apparel Spending Online (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we saw consumers’ concerns increase again, stemming from a rising number of new coronavirus cases in the US. We discuss how this sentiment affects avoidance of public places, as well as what activities consumers expect to do in the next two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors for the 2020 holiday season. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 15. Read More
Flash Report | July 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 15, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Insight Report | July 14, 2020 Premium Insights from China: China’s Booming Pet EconomyThe rising popularity of raising pets in China is fueling the growth of the Chinese pet economy and increasing demand for premium and smart pet-care products. We look at key drivers in China’s rapidly growing pet products and services market, the e-commerce habits of pet owners and the trends in product demand. Read More
Flash Report | July 13, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Covid-19 To Reshape Back-to-School Shopping (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 8, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Covid-19 To Reshape Back-to-School Shopping (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors in the upcoming back-to-school season. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 8. Read More
Flash Report | July 6, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update— How Covid-19 Has Changed the Way Consumers Shop for Apparel (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 1, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
