Google's AI Overviews, launched in May and expanded in August, now reach over 1 billion monthly users across more than 100 nations. Available in multiple languages, this global rollout enhances user search experiences by including more in-line links, increasing site traffic, and supporting various languages. The move connects users to creators, publishers, and businesses worldwide, with a rise in search relevance. Ad placements in AI Overviews, available in the U.S. on mobile, aim to provide relevant results. This expansion shows Google’s commitment to enhancing access to the best of the web with AI-driven insights.

BCG’s report, based on Forrester’s U.S. Online Retail Forecast and presented by Gregor Murray, highlights a rapid shift to online shopping in most categories, with grocery still trailing behind. Marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart show impressive growth as digital demand accelerates.

The recent "State of Digital Grocery" report from Grocery Doppio reveals insights on retail media networks in U.S. grocery, highlighting an $8.5B growth opportunity as retail media integration becomes a critical focus for grocers and brands.

Carpathia, with OC&C Strategy Consultants, has released insights into Switzerland’s second-hand market, highlighting growth, sustainability, and leading platforms.

SmartScout published its latest report on Amazon seller demographics, revealing a major shift in e-commerce dynamics toward Chinese cities dominating the market.

Data comes from Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, analyzing global trends in second-hand clothing purchases across various countries to understand preferences in sustainable fashion.

Commissioned by Rithum, "The State of 3P Commerce" report by Wakefield Research surveyed 550 retailer and brand executives in the US, UK, and Germany to understand growth opportunities in 3P e-commerce.

Ecommert’s September 2024 report, based on ECDB data, highlights global eCommerce growth of 6.8% and analyzes trends in the U.S., China, the UK, and Germany.

Cross-Border Commerce Europe, with support from FedEx and Poste Italiane, released the “TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces Europe” report, revealing the critical role of marketplaces in Europe’s cross-border e-commerce landscape.

Ecommert’s latest analysis sheds light on the booming European eCommerce market, spotlighting growth across key sectors, including fashion, electronics, and home goods. The data uncovers shifting consumer behaviors and rising trends in digital shopping.

According to Earnest Analytics, Mytheresa's new partnership with Mr Porter and Net-A-Porter strengthens its position in the US luxury market. Despite a recent decline, this merger helps the company bounce back.

Numerator analyzed Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 8-9), revealing shopper behavior, satisfaction, and holiday preparations, showing how Amazon's fall sale impacts buying trends.

Waitrose has signed a multi-year deal with Just Eat to expand in the on-demand grocery market. Customers will enjoy 30-minute deliveries from 229 stores, while Waitrose's weekly on-demand sales have soared 140% in 2024.

Foxintelligence and ChannelX have published reports on the state of online marketplaces in Europe. The data aims to showcase marketplace growth, share, and traffic trends across the continent.

Practical Ecommerce published interesting data on TikTok based on Charm.io. Charm is a U.S.-based data platform providing retailers, sales teams, and investors with in-depth analytics on direct-to-consumer brands. Charm’s staff has collaborated with ex-ByteDance employees to collect publicly available U.S. TikTok Shop data across various categories from its launch in September 2023 to September 2024.

Data from "E-Commerce Market Germany 2024" by ECDB/EHI reveals that top 1,000 online stores in Germany generated €77.5B in 2023, with revenue declines continuing from the post-pandemic shift back to brick-and-mortar retail.

Tristan Williams reported that Amazon’s decision to end relationships with many 1P vendors under $5M in annual sales impacts thousands of brands. This move is part of Amazon’s effort to streamline and prioritize larger, strategic vendors. Smartscout shows data for such a move.

According to Soapbox, China's cross-border e-commerce is booming with 75 new companies daily. This rapid growth is triggering a pushback from the U.S. and EU, aiming to protect their domestic markets from Chinese imports.

DoorDash introduces the DoorDash Commerce Platform, offering merchants tools to manage and grow their businesses across in-store and online channels. The platform includes features like branded mobile apps, AI-powered phone ordering, and a revamped Business Manager App.

Adobe Analytics 2024 holiday shopping forecast also covers trends driving U.S. e-commerce, including the rise of influencers and the impact of generative AI on consumer behavior.

Adobe has published an interesting forecast for this year's holiday spending in the US. Data was found and published by Nuevo Sector. Data comes from Adobe Analytics that covers 1+ trillion visits to U.S. retail sites, 100 million SKUs, and 18 product categories.

According to data from Earnest, Temu experienced a significant reduction in shopper activity in August 2024 compared to January. Still Temu performs well in Discount spending market as reported by Financial Times.

Momentum Works has just released a new report on Temu's explosive growth since its launch in 2022. This report, prepared for market analysts and industry leaders, highlights Temu's rapid expansion, unique business model, and innovative corporate culture.

Foxintelligence and NielsenIQ released their September Monthly eCommerce Pulse, analyzing online purchases from over 5M e-shoppers in August 2024. The report highlights key trends, including a significant rise in new school bag sales in France.

New research by DesignRush reveals a 23% increase in B2B weekend traffic, signaling a shift in when decision-makers engage online, and highlighting opportunities for brands to adapt their strategies.

Sellside Partners recently updated its multiples assessment in the e-commerce space for Amazon-native and D2C brands. They analyzed the latest trends, outlook, and M&A activities for the rest of 2024.

ZigZag’s latest report uncovers how UK retailers are shifting towards paid returns. Their 2024 study shows how returns policies are evolving and highlights what retailers and consumers can expect moving forward.

Data from ECDB highlights trends in the global eCommerce market from Sep 2023 to Aug 2024, focusing on key players China, the U.S., and the U.K. as they navigate growth and challenges.

Data from Foxintelligence and Apptopia show Temu's growth slowing down in Europe and the US. This report analyzes market saturation and engagement trends across key regions.

ECDB has analyzed data from a survey by Deloitte and the National Retail Federation (NRF) to shed some light on shifting consumer behaviors in back-to-school shopping, emphasizing changes in timing, shopping channels, and perceived benefits.

Emarketer published data from May 2024 research conducted by Basis Technologies and GWI. This data is crucial as the 2024 holiday season approaches.

Shein’s third Sustainability Report, reveals how its EvoluSHEIN strategy is progressing. The report offers some data on the company's sustainability goals and challenges. Below is a selection of interesting data points that Shein shared so that you can decide for yourself if Shein's Sustainability journey is fact or fiction.

Data from Sensor Tower shared by Mohammad Sawalha (Game Operations Manager) reveals TikTok's remarkable achievement in breaking the $15B mark in global consumer spending across the iOS App Store and Google Play. This milestone highlights TikTok's growing dominance in the mobile app market.

According to a report by Adobe Analytics shared by Ramon Ray of ZoneofGenius.com, the shift towards mobile shopping is gaining momentum. Adobe analyzed over one trillion visits to U.S. retail sites and provided insights on consumer behavior, highlighting significant trends in mobile commerce.

Four Paws conducted a study called "Food Delivery Service Challenge" to evaluate how top food delivery services are addressing meat and dairy reduction amid the climate crisis.

François Maingret, an Ecommerce Expert, analyzed data from the PYMNTS report, "Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Monetizing Social Media," to shed light on TikTok-Amazon partnership reasoning. The data analyzed comes from a PYMNTS report in collaboration with Amazon Web Services based on a census-balanced survey of 2,976 consumers conducted from May 5 to May 15, 2024.

Cartona, Egypt's leading B2B e-commerce platform, has raised an additional $8.1M in a Series A extension. This brings its total Series A funding to $20.1M. The funds will support Cartona's expansion in FMCG, hospitality, and the MENA region.

Jumia seeks to raise $100M via share sales as its stock drops to $4.90. CEO Dufay aims to expand logistics and invest in technology to grow the 2M customer base and improve liquidity. The e-commerce platform faces currency challenges in key markets.

Digital Commerce 360, a leading research firm, published its latest data on the performance of the top 100 online marketplaces, showcasing explosive growth and global dominance by a select few giants.

According to the “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: U.S. Edition” by PYMNTS Intelligence, the survey of 2,400 U.S. consumers aimed to understand shifts in shopping behaviors from 2020 to 2023. PYMNTS reveals a significant drop in eCommerce interest.

Cartona, an Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform, raised $8.1M in a Series A extension led by Algebra Ventures. Despite investor concerns, Cartona's asset-light model and near profitability attracted new funding. The funds will enhance its FMCG and HORECA operations and explore expansion to Saudi Arabia.

Dolphin Research analyzed Temu (and Shein’s) global digital ad spend since August 2022, aiming to understand their marketing strategies.

Stratably analyzed Amazon's Q2 results, providing key insights on the company's performance and future outlook.

The first nationwide study using satellite data by researchers from George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health reveals the impact of warehouse traffic on air quality.

Recently Statista has published an interesting infographic based on ECDB figures, regarding Amazon and Pinduoduo. It seems that Chinese competition is making significant strides in the e-commerce sector.

According to Brittain Ladd, Bernstein published a report on Temu that dives into some of the economics of the platform. The information highlights Temu’s performance, semi-consignment model, profitability, and comparisons with Amazon.

Earnest Consulting has recently analyzed credit card data to understand the impact of TikTok Shop's 'Deals for You Days' on US ecommerce.

Last week, Channelx analyzed Amazon Prime Day's massive growth over the past 10 years to understand sales drivers and current trends. Channelx has pulled together impressive data to understand better what used to drive the sales and what happens now.

Martin Heubel from Consulterce recently joined forces with Stratably to better understand what keeps Amazon suppliers up at night. Below selection of insights but feel free to check full report on consulterce.com/amazon-vendor-study/

Foxintelligence published an interesting read on Temu's surging popularity in France.