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
Insight Report | June 25, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024: Preview—Five Key InsightsAmazon’s Prime Day shopping event will be held on July 16–17 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2024 ahead of the event—covering US consumers’ expectations to shop, popular product categories, Prime membership rates and more. Read More
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
Deep Dive | May 6, 2024 Free Report Rethinking Last-Mile Delivery: Building Customer-Centric Retail ExperiencesWe explore the scale of the last-mile delivery opportunity in the US, diving into the major challenges and gaps, and uncovering what customers seek from last-mile delivery experiences. Gain critical insights into how brands and retailers can create positive, customer-centric delivery experiences that build loyalty and drive profitability. Read More
Event Presentation | March 19, 2024 Premium Retail Industry Analysis: What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?What can Western retailers learn from the success of Chinese e-commerce companies Shein and Temu? This presentation delves into the evolution and business strategies of these two giants. Read More
Insight Report | March 5, 2024 Free Report E-Commerce for the Modern Consumer: Building Trust in a Digital AgeGain a competitive edge in e-commerce! Leveraging proprietary survey analysis, we delve into the friction points that translate to shopper journey abandonment, explore how brands and retailers can cultivate loyalty in the digital age, and discuss the importance of the human touch in online shopping. Dive into our critical insights to learn how to meet the expectations of the modern consumer, enhance shopper engagement and boost customer lifetime value. Read More
Event Presentation | February 22, 2024 Premium Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and TemuWe present the fundamentals of Chinese e-commerce leaders Shein and Temu, covering their business models, supply chains and technologies. Explore the companies’ development timelines and uncover key insights into the factors driving their success. We also reveal 10 essential actions for retailers to take to rival Shein and Temu, spanning marketing, logistics and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and StakeholdersOnline retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall. Read More
Market Outlook | December 13, 2023 Premium US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth MomentumDiscover the prospects for e-commerce in the US and China in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive EngagementWe dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season. Read More