Insight Report | October 16, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024: Wrap-Up—Event Focuses on Value and Fast DeliveryIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart—majority owned by Walmart—held the 11th edition of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days, on September 27–October 6, 2024. We present key insights into BBD 2024, based on our observations and a company statement released by Flipkart. Read More
Insight Report | October 14, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting MerchantsWe shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year. Read More
Deep Dive | October 9, 2024 Premium Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | September 18, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Preview: Fast Delivery and Increased Sustainability To Boost SalesWe present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), which will begin on September 27, 2024. We discuss consumer sentiment for the festive season, categories that consumers are likely to buy during the event, and key initiatives from Flipkart to offer a seamless shopping experience and drive sales. Read More
Insight Report | August 12, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, Three Months To Go—Brands Connect with Shoppers Through AI and LivestreamingHow are brands and online platforms in China successfully engaging with shoppers? Ahead of the Singles’ Day shopping festival, explore four pivotal trends shaping China’s fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, from AI (artificial intelligence) to livestreaming. Read More
Insight Report | July 31, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Wrap-Up—Flagship Event Delivers Record Member EngagementAmazon India held its eighth annual Prime Day sale on July 20–21, 2024. We present insights into Prime Day India 2024 based on our observations of the event and metrics released by Amazon India via a company statement. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wrap-Up: Apparel Proves Popular; AI Enriches Shopping ExperienceHow popular was Amazon’s Prime Day 2024, and what did shoppers buy? Dive into our US consumer survey data to discover the answers. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights: Travel, Food, Early Deals, Livestreaming—This Year’s Sales BoostersWe present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event, held in the US and Western markets on July 16–17 this year. Discover insights related to travel, grocery and livestreaming, and see which US retailers are cutting into Amazon’s share of wallet. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Preview—Setting Up for Success with Fast Fulfillment and Affordable AccessAmazon’s Prime Day shopping event will be held on July 20–21, 2024, in India. We present five key insights ahead of the event, from deals to delivery to affordable Prime membership. Read More
Infographic | June 28, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Shopping Festivals and Holiday RetailDiscover key data points we are watching in week 26 of 2024, from our projections for US holiday retail sales to insights on Amazon’s Prime Day and China’s 6.18 shopping festival. Read More
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Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and LivestreamingThe 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. What happened during this year’s event? Dive into performance data from Alibaba and JD.com, and discover four key trends, from sales model shifts to livestreaming. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 23, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Speed Shopping: The Quick-Commerce Surge in India, with Manik BhatiaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses India’s quick-commerce market, considering its development, competitive edge and future prospects in the e-commerce space. Read More
Company Profile | June 7, 2024 Premium Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Company ProfileAmazon is a US-based retailer of apparel, food and general merchandise. Headquartered in Seattle, the company operates dedicated websites in around 20 countries including Germany, Japan, the UK and the US. Read More
Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To KnowSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment. Read More
