Global Consumer Confidence, Concerns and Spending - A global Nielsen consumer report (1st half, 2009)
Global consumer confidence has plummeted to a record new low in the past six months, falling seven Index points from 84 to 77 according to the latest twice-yearly Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index which tracks consumer confidence, major concerns and spending habits among 25,140 internet users in 50 countries. 48 of 49* markets surveyed by Nielsen between 19 March to 2 April 2009 experienced a drop in consumer confidence, with 48 of the 50 countries falling below an Index of 100 for the
first time. Indonesia and Denmark were the only markets to remain above 100, with indices of 104 and 102 respectively.

Retail and ShopperTrends, Asia Pacific 2008
While 2007 saw good growth in grocery retail sales in Asia Pacific on the back of continued strong GDP numbers and rising prices, the signs indicate that the next 12 months may pose a much tougher challenge. Asian consumers highlighted the economy and job security as two of their biggest concerns, with inflation cited by many as their biggest economic concern in 2008

Trends in Online Shopping: A Global Nielsen Consumer Report
Consumers across the globe are increasingly swapping crowded stores for one-click convenience, as online shopping becomes a safe and popular notion. According to a recent global survey conducted by The Nielsen Company, over 85% of the world's online population has used the Internet to make a purchase, up 40% from two years ago, and more than half of Internet users are regular online shoppers, making online purchases atleast once a month