Trends and Analysis
Consumers Feeling Better and Spending More
Shoppers showed signs of strength in February spending and March sentiment reports today.
— Mar 29, 2013
Chinese Tourists Seen Driving Luxury
A new HSBC report explores the growing impact of traveling Chinese luxury retail shoppers in Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Macau.
— Mar 28, 2013
Luxury Consumers Aren't All Alike: Shullman
Differences range both in general categories such as household income and overall wealth, but also by age and gender within each income level.
— Mar 27, 2013
A Closer Look at E-tailing in Germany
Two recent studies come to varying conclusions on the country's e-commerce customer.
— Mar 26, 2013
Consumer Confidence Declines in March
While consumers may have turned pessimistic, it didn’t seem to hurt investor confidence as U.S. equity markets end their trading sessions up.
— Mar 26, 2013
Study: Digital Options Key to Holding On to Brand Fans
Companies approaching the market with out-of-date digital technology risk falling out of step with consumers, particularly the younger ones.
— Mar 26, 2013
Weak Yen Seen Boosting Japan Fashion
Tokyo’s fashion week capped its seven-day run Saturday, showcasing a tamer, more conservative range of fashion that stands to profit from a newly weak currency.
— Mar 26, 2013
