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In our Consumer Business research area, you will find thought leadership and commentary on topics such as retail forecasts, RFID, demand chain innovation, and multi-channel marketing. Learn more by reading some of our most recent research listed below.

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China's consumer market: What's next?
Deloitte Research analysts foresee a consumer spending boom in China over the next several years and offer predictions about the evolution of the Chinese consumer market as well as likely strategic implications for global consumer oriented companies.
Revisiting retail globalization
Despite the current downturn, economic growth will eventually return and surviving retailers will need to seek new arenas for expansion.
China and India: Comparing the world’s hottest consumer markets
This report discusses the evolution and future direction of consumer markets in China and India, including risks and six rules for doing business in each country.
The future of consumer product companies series
This new series of reports focuses on key issues that consumer product manufacturers should be thinking about to achieve sustained, profitable growth in the years ahead.
Wealth with wisdom
This report examines the four areas of change affecting older consumers and explains new demands on business sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, health care, automotive, real estate, hotel, and lodging.