Ecommerce Trends & Statistics

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How Digital Usage Fits into Teens’ Buying Habits

How Digital Usage Fits into Teens’ Buying Habits

Article
Nov 14, 2019

As with video viewing, digital technology has taken a large role in teens’ shopping without altogether replacing older methods. We estimate that 61.8% of 14- to 17-year-olds in the US will be digital buyers next year. Though substantial, that’s lower than the penetration rates of all other age groups younger than 65.

A Guide to the Top Three B2B Marketplaces: Amazon Business, Alibaba and Thomas

Article
Aug 07, 2019

When a B2B company is starting to build or assess its current marketplace strategy, understanding the different marketplace options is a first step. For our “B2B Marketplaces 2019” report, we analyzed the top three B2B marketplaces in the US—Amazon Business, Alibaba and Thomas—along with an overview of what makes their platforms work for both buyers and sellers.

eMarketer Live Analyst Series: Global Ecommerce

eMarketer Live Analyst Series: Global Ecommerce

Video
Jul 15, 2019

Global trends shifting shopping, including omnichannel selling, the rise of “New Retail,” cross-border ecommerce, social commerce, and top ecommerce players like Amazon and Alibaba and why marketplaces are dominating worldwide.

More Retail Shopping Apps for Google Play, but New Additions Slow in App Store

More Retail Shopping Apps for Google Play, but New Additions Slow in App Store

Article
May 30, 2019

Thousands of new shopping apps continue to pop up in Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store each year as consumers gear their shopping habits towards mobile. But the increase in competition might be causing smaller retailers and startups to think twice about investing in app development, especially on the iOS marketplace.

Millennials and Gen Zers Are Less Inclined to Participate in Loyalty Programs

Millennials and Gen Zers Are Less Inclined to Participate in Loyalty Programs

Article
May 06, 2019

Loyalty programs have drawn in many consumers over the years, but millennials and Gen Zers are not participating at the same level as those generations before them did.

What Retailers Need to Know About Gen Z

What Retailers Need to Know About Gen Z

Article
Apr 01, 2019

Gen Z is a tough generation for retailers to figure out. They grew up on the internet, but don't like to be targeted with ads there, and crave authenticity in all of their interactions. We parsed the research to help retailers figure it out.

US Digital Ad Spending 2019

US Digital Ad Spending 2019

Report
Mar 28, 2019

This year will be the first time that digital ad spending will account for more than 50% of the total US ad market. The majority of digital ad investments will still go to Google and Facebook, but Amazon is gaining ground.

These Three Industries Have Huge Potential Online

Article
Feb 27, 2019

Food and beverage, personal care and auto parts products have traditionally lagged behind in ecommerce, but when you look more closely, it’s easy to see significant growth potential.

Holiday Shopping on Smartphones Led to Strong Ecommerce Growth

Holiday Shopping on Smartphones Led to Strong Ecommerce Growth

Article
Feb 19, 2019

The 2018 retail holiday season was exceptionally strong, with the highest growth rates for brick-and-mortar and ecommerce sales since 2011. Online spending performed noticeably better than the industry’s already optimistic expectations.

On-Demand, Tech Talk Tuesday Webinar: How to Optimize Your Product Content

Video
Jan 16, 2019

In this Tech Talk webinar presentation, you'll learn which product content can improve discoverability, conversion rates, and grow market share for your brand. We'll also share insight from leading brands and more than 30 million product pages to show how you can create a successful product content strategy and win on the highly competitive digital shelf.

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On-Demand, Tech Talk Tuesday Webinar: Turn Web Visitors into Customers

Video
Jan 15, 2019

In this Tech Talk webinar presentation, you'll discover how to increase revenue from your website by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to understand when your customers aren't going down the right path, or when they're lost on your site.

China Retail and Ecommerce 2018

China Retail and Ecommerce 2018

Report
Dec 05, 2018

China’s fast-paced retail ecommerce growth hasn’t spelled doom for physical stores. Rather, brick-and-mortar is undergoing a transformation of its own, underlined by an infusion of technology and the growing integration between online and offline.

Exploring the Mobile Shopping Habits of US Consumers

Exploring the Mobile Shopping Habits of US Consumers

Article
Dec 03, 2018

This year, mobile commerce sales in the US will account for 39.6% of total retail ecommerce sales—reaching $208.1 billion.

On-Demand, Tech Talk Tuesday Webinar: How to Build a Winning Product Detail Page

Video
Nov 29, 2018

In this webinar, eMarketer moderates a Tech Talk Tuesday presentation featuring Salsify's Andrew Waber, manager of data insights and media relations, who will share data insights and detailed strategy that will help you build a product detail page (PDP) that outranks competitors and earns buyers' trust.

Shopping Holidays Around the World

Shopping Holidays Around the World

Report
Nov 13, 2018

Singles’ Day is the world’s biggest shopping event, and Black Friday is just around the corner. Holiday shopping is a major driver of retail and ecommerce around the world, but spending and which holidays drive the most activity vary by region.

Can Amazon Penetrate Canada's Saturated Digital Grocery Market?

Can Amazon Penetrate Canada's Saturated Digital Grocery Market?

Interview
Nov 07, 2018

Amazon is already one of the top digital retailers in Canada. But that may not be the case with digital grocery, a highly competitive space where established players are vying to fill up virtual shopping carts. eMarketer spoke with Michael LeBlanc, founder and principal of M.E. LeBlanc & Company, about Amazon's role in the country's overall ecommerce landscape and its digital grocery sector.

Digital Ad Spending in Germany by Industry 2018

Digital Ad Spending in Germany by Industry 2018

Report
Oct 04, 2018

We forecast digital ad spending in Germany for 2018-2019 in five key industries, including spending on mobile.

Amazon Advertising 2018

Amazon Advertising 2018

Report
Sep 18, 2018

Amazon will become the No. 3 digital ad seller in the US this year, according to our estimates, with $4.61 billion in ad revenues, or 4.1% of the digital advertising market.

The Amazon Playbook for CPG Brands

The Amazon Playbook for CPG Brands

Report
Sep 11, 2018

For CPG brands, the amount of sales on Amazon is small, but growth in the category is strong. To ensure they gain market share, CPG brands need to understand how to optimize their Amazon product detail page.

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