Deep Dive | June 11, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to uncover consumer sentiment, behavior and shopping trends in China. This report reveals a rebound in economic and financial optimism following the US government’s announcement of a temporary reduction in tariffs. Read More
Infographic | June 3, 2025 Free Report Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicDiscover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week six of the 1Q25 (first quarter of 2025) earnings season with this infographic, covering various companies that reported in the week ended June 1, 2025, including Best Buy, Macy’s, Ulta Beauty and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 1, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Managing Director of Technology Research, presents three insights on China e-commerce dynamics, drawing on data from the recently published China Online Consumer Brand Index (a study by Peking University, supported by Alibaba). Discover which international brands are most popular and what the study’s findings reveal about Chinese consumers’ online shopping preferences. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2025 Premium How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowChina’s Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away. The economy is facing external challenges like tariffs, yet key sectors show underlying resilience. We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival, covering the country’s macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore consumer sentiment. Read More
Infographic | May 9, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 19 of 2025. This week, we spotlight proprietary survey findings that reveal the current state of consumers’ economic and financial sentiment in the US and China. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2025 Premium Financial Optimism Falls to Lowest Recorded Level: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to uncover consumer sentiment, behavior and shopping trends in China. This report spotlights volatility in consumers’ expectations for the economy and their personal finances against a backdrop of new US tariffs, with recent severe declines in financial optimism. Read More
Deep Dive | April 15, 2025 Premium Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to uncover declining trends in consumer sentiment in China ahead of new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Infographic | April 10, 2025 Free Report 4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicExplore which companies beat consensus expectations and which missed consensus expectations during 4Q24 (the fourth quarter of 2024) earnings season with this infographic, covering more than 90 of the companies on the Coresight 100, our focus list of retailers and brand owners. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Read More
Deep Dive | April 9, 2025 Premium What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateWhat are the impacts of new US tariffs on the retail industry and the economy? How are consumers and retailers responding? Find out in our new report, which explores economic disruption, consumer sentiment and retail strategies, drawing on proprietary survey data and industry interviews. Read More
Deep Dive | April 3, 2025 Premium 4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This QuarterWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the fourth quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2025 Premium Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new, proprietary survey data on consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy in China, against a backdrop of new US tariffs. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Deep Dive | March 7, 2025 Premium Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsWhat would a TikTok ban mean for the social media landscape in the US? We analyze proprietary US consumer survey findings to discuss the implications of TikTok’s uncertainty for other social media platforms as well as brands and advertisers. Read More
Insight Report | February 21, 2025 Premium Chinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingHow did consumers celebrate Lunar New Year this year and where did they direct their spending? Explore the impact of Chinese New Year, also known the Spring Festival, including retail trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities that emerged during the holiday. Read More
Infographic | February 14, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusUnderstand consumer sentiment in the US and China with new survey data on consumers’ financial prospects and the impacts of tariffs. This graphic presents key insights from our research in week 7 of 2025. Read More