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Deep Dive | December 5, 2024 Premium

Generational Trends in Shopper Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Gen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers: How do their shopping habits compare? Dive into generational trends in consumer preferences and behavior in this US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report. We present survey-driven analysis of where shoppers make purchases and what they are buying, with findings broken down by age.

Deep Dive | December 4, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Amazon Reigns While Apparel Shines: US Consumer Survey Insights

Amazon attracts holiday shoppers. We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior this holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Infographic | November 29, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 48: US Holiday Outlook Update

Discover key data points we are watching in week 48 of 2024. This week, we focus on the US holiday season, with insights on Black Friday, consumers’ economic optimism and our retail sales growth projection.

Deep Dive | November 26, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Festive Fever as Holiday Shopping Heats Up: US Consumer Survey Insights

More shoppers join the festive fun! We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Infographic | November 25, 2024 Premium

Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers Expect To Lean on Credit

Discover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ payment plans and preferences this holiday season, including their expectations to use credit.

Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: Hottest Toys—Creativity-Boosting Toys and Promotions To Rule the Season

We discuss the hottest toys in the US retail space based on the “top toys” lists from Amazon, Target and Walmart, among others. We also discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and present key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting this holiday season.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights

We 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.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Premium

Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey Insights

Diving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.

Infographic | November 11, 2024 Premium

Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment Expectations

Discover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery.

Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024

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Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John Mercer

In 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.

Deep Dive | November 5, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Deck the Halls! Holiday Shopping Accelerates, with Décor Top of the List: US Consumer Survey Insights

We 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.

Infographic | November 4, 2024 Premium

Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers’ Holiday Travel Plans

Discover 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.

Analyst Corner | November 3, 2024

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Analyst Corner: Has Temu Stalled US Dollar Stores’ Growth?—Assessing the Threat with Sujeet Naik

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Sujeet Naik, Analyst, offers data-driven insights on whether online marketplace Temu has played a role in the recent underperformance of dollar stores in the US.

Infographic | November 1, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 44: Wellness and Sustainability

Discover key data points we are watching in week 44 of 2024. This week, we focus on wellness and sustainability, offering US consumer survey findings on GLP-1 users’ behavior and consumer attitudes to sustainability, as well as data on food waste in grocery retail.