E-Commerce

Access 7,000+ research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, covering consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Filter by product, sector, themes, regions, companies, or other parameters below. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This Season

As part of our holiday 2023 coverage, we discuss the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season in the US. We discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and outline four key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting in the US during the 2023 holiday season.

Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 3: Coty and Ralph Lauren Report Positive Sales Growth; Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands and Qurate Retail See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 5, 2023, including Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Weis Market

Deep Dive | October 31, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Skechers, L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble Report Solid Results; Amazon Sees Further Improvement in Online Sales

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended October 29, 2023, which include Amazon, Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Deckers Outdoor Corporation.

Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened Market

The subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data.

Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive Conversion

We explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season.

Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the Lead

India-based online marketplace Flipkart hosted the 10th iteration of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), on October 8–15, 2023. We present key trends and insights from BBD 2023 based on our observations and key insights released by Flipkart via a company statement on October 15, 2023.

Deep Dive | October 24, 2023 Free Report

Immersive Experiences in Retail: Driving Sales Through Enhanced Shopper Engagement

Immersive experiences are emerging that promise to revolutionize the retail industry in driving customer engagement and loyalty. Coresight Research and Obsess explore how US brands and retailers plan to invest in and offer such experiences to reap multiple benefits, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data.

Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping Festival

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival.

Insight Report | October 2, 2023 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Preview—Positive Consumer Sentiment and a Focus on Immersive Shopping

We present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), which will take place during October 8–15, 2023.

Insight Report | September 26, 2023 Premium

Temu Growth and Challenges in the US Market: A Six-Month Follow-Up

We present a six-month follow-up on the growth of online marketplace Temu in the US, with analysis of the views of US consumers regarding the platform based on recent, proprietary survey findings.

Event Presentation | September 20, 2023 Premium

Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To Know

On September 19, 2023, Coresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch at Groceryshop 2023. This presentation from the event outlines the competition’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.

Market Outlook | September 5, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing Landscape

We present our definitive guide on the US retail and e-commerce market. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the market’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes we are watching and retail innovators in the space.

Insight Report | August 16, 2023 Premium

International Travel in China: New Competition as WeChat Pay and Alipay Accept Foreign Payment Cards?

We assess how new payment systems announced by WeChat Pay and Alipay will unlock international tourists’ spending, affecting both Chinese and international retailers.

Insight Report | August 11, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Three Months To Go—Livestreaming Trends That Brands Must Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just three months away! As live video has become an increasingly popular shopping channel among Chinese consumers, we look at the latest trends in livestreaming e-commerce to inform brands’ and retailers’ Singles’ Day 2023 preparations.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2023 Premium

3Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Target Provides Competition for Walmart, Opportunities for Home and Beauty

Target poses a threat to Walmart in the livestreaming space. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze our latest US consumer survey findings to explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering popular platforms, product categories and more.