The latest SimilarWeb report also goes deep dives into Marketplaces performance and highlights exciting developments. Their detailed study unveils notable trends, opportunities, and key players in this competitive industry.

Similarweb new report unveils key insights into the ecommerce industry, showing how various sectors are performing and growing.

Grizzly Research in Sep 2023 uncovered that the TEMU app, developed by Pinduoduo, includes spyware that exfiltrates extensive user data. With over 100M downloads in the U.S. and Europe, TEMU poses a serious security threat. PDD's financial transparency is also in question, heightening concerns. Recently Arkansas AG sued Temu, claiming it uses app to steal user data and poses a major security risk.

Recent study and report by BCG analyses the world of Marketplaces launched by Specialty Retailers, Manufactures, and Distributors. The report is backed by a consumer study with 1542 respondents

Adobe study among 808 consumers and 251 business owners shows TikTok is now a key search engine for Gen Z.

TechCrunch reports that Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy's Instamart are revolutionizing urban grocery shopping in India with 10-minute deliveries. Is there potential for grocery q-commerce to overtake e-commerce?

FoxiIntelligence and eBay's 2024 report reveal fashion recommerce growth and consumer preferences.

2024 "Internet Usage Report" by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research highlights the shift from desktops to mobile devices and changes in online engagement and commerce. The study, conducted via an online survey of 2,000 Americans, was commissioned by Forbes Advisor and conducted by Talker Research.

2024 "Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard" report by Stand.earth evaluates 11 global fashion brands on fossil fuel use, emissions reduction, and renewable energy adoption using public data. The 2023 Scorecard measures the performance of global brands across the following five categories and 2030 benchmarks.

Latest survey from Omnisend reveals fascinating trends about how consumers in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada shop online. Survey was conducted on 4K respondents.

Foxintelligence reported last week on BNPL impact on average order amount in e-fashion.

Last week, ECDB revealed the critical data on rising cart abandonment rates in Europe.

WSJ recently published great article analysing store brands perfromance vs national brands (like store coke vs coke) predominantly based on NielsenIQ data. Lets dive into main messages.

Foxintelligence has compiled a study on trends in saels of furniture category across selected European countries. The post-pandemic era has fueled a surge in the furniture market, driven by the desire to upgrade homes for comfort, while consumers now prioritize personalized, sustainable furniture with flexible delivery options. Foxintelligence explored how marketplaces impact retailers’ sales and whether pure players still have a place in the furniture market.

ECC KÖLN study in cooperation with Salesforce of Germans reveals significant increases in awareness and use of Temu, Shein, and other Asian marketplaces even though there is almost complete lack of trust. Let's dive into insights

DHL global and European survey goes deep on cross-border and reveals exciting trends in global e-commerce, Lets deep dive into insights.

Momentum Commerce recently conducted an insightful analysis proving the contraction of private label on Amazon. After years of brands and legislators expressing concerns around Amazon Private Label brands, an analysis of Q1 sales and badging activity shows that Amazon’s pullback in this area, which began in earnest in 2023, is truly starting to express itself in the marketplace. The study analyzed badge and revenue data from the top one million Amazon US search terms, comparing Q1 2023 to Q1 2024. Amazon's private label revenue and badge performance were examined, revealing significant trends and opportunities for other brands.

Zara and Shein have both entered the beauty market, leveraging their brand presence and broad consumer reach.

Temu's marketing blitz has intensified discussions around Cost Per Click (CPC) in digital advertising.

Metaverse technologies are merging the virtual with the real, enhancing the ecommerce experience significantly.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) requires providers of online platforms and online search engines to report their monthly active users within the European Union.

Last week, we reported a relatively "slow" Q1 for Temu, anticipating turbulence in Q2. However, the latest figures are unexpected...

While it's commonly understood that inexpensive products often use lower-quality materials, the chart from Johannes Stefan using EDITED data offers a revealing perspective. Still material cost is not the only point of differentiation between typical brand sourcing from Bangladesh and Shein

Temu, a Chinese marketplace, has made a dynamic and aggressive foray into Western markets, characterized by extremely low prices, an engaging app experience, and heavy investment in digital advertising. Smec has gathered data from over 800 Google Ads ecommerce accounts and, quarter by quarter, tracked the percentage of advertisers facing Temu as an account-wide competitor. For comparison, Smec held Temu against two of the biggest advertisers we've ever seen: Amazon and Wish.

The era of marketplaces is upon us, with recent data from FoxiIntelligence and Emarketer illuminating the role these platforms play in European ecommerce. Let's dive in:

As part of an agreement with the European Commission in March 2020, Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, and TripAdvisor started providing data on their performance to Eurostat. The initiative aims to understand better and analyze the trends within the EU's short-term rental landscape.

TikTok Shop, alongside Shein and Temu, is reshaping US retail, leveraging influencer marketing and its social platform's reach. A recent "Earnest Analytics Case Study" delves into TikTok Shop's customer base, offering fresh insights.

As Amazon's Spring Sale concluded nearly a week ago, it's an opportune time to distill its strategic intentions and observed impacts.

Packhelp based on surveyed 500 marketplace sellers prepared a comprehensive report to understand seller expectations, challenges, and needs towards marketplaces. Featuring real-life examples, expert insights, and exclusive data, this report provides a unique look into the marketplace ecosystem.

TikTok's Steam Engine Hits a Lull 🚂

Temu Dips in Cold Feb, Amazon in the Chill Lane ❄️

In the ever-evolving world of ecommerce, staying informed is not just a benefit—it's a necessity. With the landscape continually shifting under the influence of new technologies, consumer behaviors, and market trends, keeping your finger on the pulse is crucial. But in an internet brimming with information, where do you find content that's not only reliable but also insightful and forward-thinking? Fear not, for I've curated a list of top ecommerce newsletters that stand out from the crowd. These gems provide unparalleled insights, news, and strategies that are too good to keep to myself.

Last week, "The Online Features Driving Consumers to Shop With Brands, Retailers or Marketplaces" report, a collaboration between The PYMNTS Intelligence and Adobe, provided insights from a survey of 3,500 U.S. consumers on online shopping satisfaction

Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, showcased their revamped business approach at a Berlin press conference on Wednesday. The move signals a shift from a platform-centric model to an integrated ecosystem, a transformation that reflects the brand's anticipation of evolving market dynamics and consumer expectations.

Rithum, the powerhouse in global e-commerce that used to go by CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor, just dropped some fresh insights in the 2023 Online Consumer Behaviour Global Report

Let's talk shop - literally. The retail landscape has witnessed several significant online giants making their way into the brick-and-mortar realm.

TikTok has soared to international stardom, boasting over 1B active users globally. In 2023 TikTok shop expanded into the U.S. and various Southeast Asian markets, introducing a suite of features including a dedicated shopping tab, live video shopping, shoppable ads, and affiliate programs, positioning itself as a formidable rival to Amazon.

Last week, Earnest Analytics dropped a bombshell case study on Temu, showing its rapid ascent in the ecommerce world, challenging incumbents like Wish and AliExpress, and the underwhelming impact of its Super Bowl ads. Despite an impressive 840% sales growth, Temu's battle with retail titans Amazon and Walmart is just beginning.

Walmart's e-commerce surge to $100B not only underscores its marketplace dominance but also outpaces Amazon's growth from a decade ago. With a blend of digital and physical retail, Walmart is setting new benchmarks in shopper experience and global reach.

In a stunning display of digital dominance, US ecommerce notched up a 7.2% year-over-year increase, touching a record-breaking $325 billion in Q4 2023. The pandemic has evidently shifted consumer habits permanently towards online shopping, with ecommerce becoming an increasingly vital part of retail.

Last week, Uber and Uber Eats dropped some juicy numbers on their “Investor presentation”. And let me tell you, Uber is not just about getting from A to B anymore; with “Grocery & Retail” segment, they're bringing the supermarket to your doorstep and feeding the ecommerce future.

Published Feb 15, Adevinta's latest report “The State of Online Marketplaces 2023” in collaboration with DealRoom highlights a tech-driven shift in marketplaces, fueled by fintech, SaaS, and AI. Conclusion based on analysis of over 35,000 platforms across 30+ sectors. Here's a summary of their insights:

Last week, Apple Vision Pro landed, signaling a seismic shift in e-commerce and consumer engagement. This isn't just a product launch; it's the inception of a new digital era. Let's dive into the implications for commerce.

In the chess game of digital marketplaces, advertising has become the queen — powerful, versatile, and game-changing. Titans like Instacart, Etsy, Wish, Amazon, and Allegro are not just playing the board; they're redesigning it, turning advertising into a weapon that leverages seller marketing dollars to crown themselves kings of visibility and sales. Lets unbox 5 different marketplaces, their advertising and its impact on their revenue

Beneath the gleaming surface of Big Tech's ad revenue reports, a potent force lurks, reshaping the digital ad landscape with the intensity of a hidden dragon. This force, China, with its fiery breath, is igniting the ad sales of tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta. As these titans unveil their Q4 earnings, it's time to peer into the dragon's den and uncover the mystique of the Middle Kingdom's towering influence!

“Interactive Commerce in Germany” study by bevh and the report based on 40K private individuals in Germany shows insights to what is happening in the country. Online spending in Germany faced a historic downturn, plunging by 11.8% to €79.7B. This decline marks a significant shift in consumer behavior, with decreased expenditures on a wide range of products from books to clothing. Despite this setback, there's a silver lining as online sales of services rose by 12.7%.