Retail Trends & Statistics

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On-Demand, Meet the Analyst Webinar: Direct-to-Consumer Brands

Video
Mar 05, 2019

Join us for an upcoming Meet the Analyst webinar, featuring eMarketer principal analyst Andrew Lipsman, as he discusses how these digital natives have become experts at developing innovative products, building culturally relevant brands, and hacking their way to growth.

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.

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.

Marketers' Roundtable: Why Brands Still Rely on Agencies to Optimize Their Amazon Product Pages

Marketers' Roundtable: Why Brands Still Rely on Agencies to Optimize Their Amazon Product Pages

Interview
Sep 06, 2018

We talk to four agency executives about the challenges brands need help solving to optimize their Amazon product detail pages.

UK Digital Ad Spending by Industry 2018

UK Digital Ad Spending by Industry 2018

Report
Aug 27, 2018

We forecast digital ad spending in the UK for 2018-2019 in five key industries, including spending on mobile and in search and display.

How Do Emotions Influence Shopping Behavior?

How Do Emotions Influence Shopping Behavior?

Article
Aug 20, 2018

In the latest episode of "Behind the Numbers," eMarketer analyst Andrew Lipsman discusses how emotions play a role in shopping behavior even if consumers don't think that they do.

Parents Spend More on Back-to-School Supplies When Shopping with Their Kids

Parents Spend More on Back-to-School Supplies When Shopping with Their Kids

Article
Aug 02, 2018

A recent survey by Citi Retail Services (CRS) found parents will spend an average of $322 per child while back-to-school shopping this year. But that total climbs if their kid tags along.

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US Digital Buyers Stick Close to Home

US Digital Buyers Stick Close to Home

Article
Aug 02, 2018

Digital commerce allows shoppers to buy from anywhere in the world without leaving their house. But compared with other countries, relatively few in the US engage in cross-border ecommerce.

Loss of Consumer Trust Can Be Costly

Loss of Consumer Trust Can Be Costly

Article
Aug 01, 2018

It's logical to assume consumers might lose trust in a company after a data breach or misuse of personal information. But many businesses vastly underestimate the severity of these security mishaps in the eyes of their consumers.

Retailers' Tech Capabilities Still Fall Short

Retailers' Tech Capabilities Still Fall Short

Article
Jul 26, 2018

Shoppers are open to various types of retail technologies—even those that were once considered too creepy. But consumers’ shopping expectations do not align with retailers’ capabilities, according to a recent study.

Shoppers May Get Brand Fatigue From Messaging Overload

Shoppers May Get Brand Fatigue From Messaging Overload

Article
Jul 25, 2018

Some consumers don’t mind handing over personal information, such as their phone number, in exchange for something in return—like a discount. But if they feel they're getting flooded with too many messages from brands, they'll simply unsubscribe.

What Makes a Successful Loyalty Program?

What Makes a Successful Loyalty Program?

Article
Jul 25, 2018

Loyalty programs have a serious retention problem. Consumers are quick to sign up, but quick to forget about a loyalty program once they get their initial discount.

Brands Need to Diversify Their Loyalty Strategy or Risk Being Left Behind

Brands Need to Diversify Their Loyalty Strategy or Risk Being Left Behind

Interview
Jul 24, 2018

Michela Baxter, senior director of loyalty at HelloWorld, discusses how brands can move away from the old notions of loyalty programs and meet new consumer expectations.

Loyalty Marketing

Loyalty Marketing

Report
Jul 24, 2018

Loyalty programs are a natural way to collect first-party data, but they suffer from low activity due to consumer dissatisfaction. We examine can be done to deliver rewards to customers and the marketers running the programs.

Loyalty Programs Depend on Data, and Getting Data Depends on Trust

Loyalty Programs Depend on Data, and Getting Data Depends on Trust

Interview
Jul 24, 2018

Guy Cierzan, executive vice president and managing director at ICF Olson, explains how brands can build consumer trust and strengthen their loyalty programs as a result.

Dollar Store Shoppers Are Digitally Savvy

Dollar Store Shoppers Are Digitally Savvy

Article
Jul 23, 2018

Dollar stores have been said to be Amazon-proof because of their solid brick-and-mortar model. But this overwhelmingly analog segment isn't immune to digital shopping behavior. According to June 2018 data from Inmar, dollar store customers like digital coupons even more than the average US consumer.

In-Store’s Biggest Advantage? Consumers' Senses

In-Store’s Biggest Advantage? Consumers' Senses

Article
Jul 17, 2018

Although there’s plenty of reasons to shop digitally, a new study found—once again—that some in-store elements can’t be replicated online.

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