14 April 2005

China's Emerging Affluents

They've doubled in numbers in just five years, and they've been on a buying spree that's far from over

by William J. McEwen

Author of Married to the Brand (Gallup Press, 2005) and coauthor of the Harvard Business Review article "Inside the Mind of the Chinese Consumer"

They've doubled in numbers in just five years, and they've been on a buying spree that's far from over, according to the Gallup Poll of China. But are the country's affluent happy with their work and their lives?

William J. McEwen, Ph.D., is Global Practice Leader for Gallup's Brand Management practice. He is the author of Married to the Brand (Gallup Press, 2005) and coauthor of the Harvard Business Review article "Inside the Mind of the Chinese Consumer."

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Gallup Retail Forum 2010: From Spenders to Savers

There is a "new normal" in consumer behavior, and the shift from spending to saving may be permanent. Whether retailers prevail or fail will depend on their ability to capture a larger share of the consumer's shrinking wallet.

At the Gallup Retail Forum 2010: From Spenders to Savers event, leaders will discuss the changing retail landscape and generate ideas on how their organizations can serve the new consumer.

The event will take place on April 14, 2010, at the Gallup Irvine office. To learn more or to register, visit the Gallup Retail Forum 2010 page on the Gallup Consulting Web site, or contact Mary Penner-Lovci (212.548.2940) or Krista Volzke (402.938.6001).

For a complete schedule of learning opportunities, visit the Gallup Learning Events page.

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Inside the Mind of the Chinese Consumer

Over the last decade, Gallup has sought to understand the needs and aspirations of Chinese consumers. The results of this groundbreaking study provide valuable insights to anyone who wants to do business in China -- or sell products to consumers in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

Learn more by reading "Inside the Mind of the Chinese Consumer" (Harvard Business Review, March 2006)

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