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Retail Trends & Statistics

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China generates nearly 10 times the social commerce sales of the US

China generates nearly 10 times the social commerce sales of the US

Article
Jul 08, 2021

China’s $315 billion social commerce lead

US back-to-school ecommerce sales will grow more than 13% this year

Article
Jul 05, 2021

Back to class: US back-to-school ecommerce sales will grow more than 13% this year, even after last year’s spike, increasing their share of total back-to-school sales this season.

Here are the countries with the fastest ecommerce growth in 2020

Here are the countries with the fastest ecommerce growth in 2020

Article
Jun 25, 2021

Top 10 countries for ecommerce growth

How to Achieve True Retail Transformation: Carrefour Shares Its Winning Data Collaboration Strategy | Sponsored Content | Tech-Talk Webinar | On-Demand

Video
Jun 21, 2021

eMarketer was pleased to moderate a Tech-Talk Webinar featuring Vihan Sharma, managing director, Europe, and senior vice president of Safe Haven at LiveRamp and Alexis Marcombe, managing director of Carrefour Links. They talked about how data collaboration fits into Carrefour’s business strategy.

What US retail categories are growing the fastest?

What US retail categories are growing the fastest?

Article
Jun 15, 2021

US consumers are stocking up on apparel

Delivering Exceptional CX Across Ecommerce & Retail: 5 Trends to Watch | Meet the Analyst Webinar | On-Demand

Video
Jun 06, 2021

In this Meet the Analyst Webinar, Jeremy Goldman, eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence, discussed how brand and retail marketers can navigate these trends, and win the hearts, minds, and wallets of today’s consumers.

Ecommerce and Retail Customer Experience 2021

Ecommerce and Retail Customer Experience 2021

Report
May 24, 2021

Across brick and mortar and ecommerce, the customer experience landscape has changed dramatically—and permanently—during the pandemic.

US consumers will spend over $28 billion this Mother's Day

US consumers will spend over $28 billion this Mother's Day

Article
May 06, 2021

Mother's Day spending climbs toward $30 billion

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AR and VR are becoming a way of life through retail and fitness

Article
May 03, 2021

Extended reality (XR) technologies are still mostly related to gaming, entertainment, and social media, but their applications are evolving quickly as more consumers and businesses test out immersive experiences.

US Ecommerce by Category 2021

US Ecommerce by Category 2021

Report
Apr 27, 2021

The pandemic led to unprecedented growth in US ecommerce sales. Even as sales growth returns to somewhat normal levels in 2021, total sales will far exceed our pre-pandemic estimates.

Amazon is in fashion in the UK, with ASOS trailing behind

Amazon is in fashion in the UK, with ASOS trailing behind

Article
Apr 26, 2021

Here are the 10 most visited fashion sites in the UK

The top 10 US companies ranked by ecommerce sales

The top 10 US companies ranked by ecommerce sales

Article
Apr 19, 2021

Amazon will outsell Walmart by $300 billion

Here are the top 10 US ecommerce companies for 2021—plus 6 key takeaways from our latest forecast

Here are the top 10 US ecommerce companies for 2021—plus 6 key takeaways from our latest forecast

Article
Mar 24, 2021

Our latest forecast shows that Amazon, Walmart, and eBay will remain the top three largest ecommerce companies in the US by total sales volume, while Best Buy and Target will usurp The Home Depot and Wayfair for the No. 5 and No. 6 spots on the 2021 list, respectively.

How 5G Will Change Retail

How 5G Will Change Retail

Report
Mar 18, 2021

5G networking services are starting to gain traction with consumers—and the retail industry. This report explores the role of 5G in the retail industry and discusses five applications of 5G wireless networks that can enhance or transform retail.

The majority of US adults have no interest in voice shopping

The majority of US adults have no interest in voice shopping

Article
Mar 18, 2021

Hey Alexa, do people like voice shopping?

Industry Insights: Retailers Speak Out

Article
Feb 09, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing recession have constrained ad spending growth for nearly every industry—and retail is no exception. Curated by eMarketer, this collection of insights and interviews will help you understand how retail marketers are facing the challenges in this industry today. Download this complimentary Roundup “Industry Insights: Retailers Speak Out.”

Shop, drop, and gender roles: A breakdown of household purchasing by gender

Shop, drop, and gender roles: A breakdown of household purchasing by gender

Article
Feb 01, 2021

Who really holds the purse strings?

The customer is always right: The reason why 60% of internet users hesitate when shopping online

The customer is always right: The reason why 60% of internet users hesitate when shopping online

Article
Jan 25, 2021

To buy or not to buy–here’s why internet users turn away from brands when online shopping

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