The Paris 2024 Olympics Sets the Gold Standard for Digital Engagement
Rabia Yasmeen
Paris 2024 Olympics stand as one of the biggest global multi-sporting events, especially as it brings back the crowd after the pandemic. Paris’s significance as a centre of commerce and culture also positions 2024 Olympics as a more luxurious opportunity for brands. However, the event stands in a unique light given a period marked by accelerated digital adoption by businesses and consumers.
Has Douyin Become the Next Big Channel for Supplement in China?
Yang Hu
Since the pandemic, China's vitamins and dietary supplements market has experienced robust growth, and sales through digital channels have been expanding continuously. The market size of consumer health products in China was USD57.1 billion in 2023, with an e-commerce penetration rate of 42%. In this evolving market, Douyin, as China's most popular short-video platform, has quickly risen to become a popular platform for purchasing health products.
Coupang’s Luxury Leap: Farfetch Acquisition Fuels Retail Dominance
Lisa Hong
Coupang, a major player in South Korea’s e-commerce, has shown exceptional growth in the country and aims to fulfil its aspiration for global penetration. While its attempt to explore overseas market face challenges, Coupang persists in strategic expansions including recent Farfetch acquisitions. Through the acquisition, Coupang is accelerating its transformation from a retailer primarily focused on household essentials to a more comprehensive platform that includes luxury items.
Amazon Promoted Beauty More During Amazon Prime Days in 2023 Than 2022
Michelle Evans
Amazon dominates in online sales of beauty and personal care in the US and is continuing to make gains in most categories. Amazon's success in beauty and personal care is due to its competitive pricing, product range, and logistics, but also to its savvy seasonal strategy, especially during the holiday season and its annual Prime Day promotion.
Tracking E-Commerce Prices and Sales in China’s Instant Noodle Market
Jared Conway
As global eyes turn again to China to monitor its current economic situation, understanding what is happening at the micro level can provide insights into how consumers are reacting to the current economic situation and how manufacturers and suppliers can best position their products to compete in this unprecedented environment.
Winning Online in India's Dynamic Chocolate Confectionery Market
Jared Conway
Chocolate confectionery in India is rapidly growing and even more so online as consumers opt for online delivery amid increasingly hectic lifestyles. Examining leading brands' SKU pricing and promotional strategies provides insight into how brands are winning online in the dynamic category as well as how consumers are reacting to changes in the market.
Tracking E-Commerce Performance of Wine in Australia
Jared Conway
Within fast-moving consumer goods (fmcg), the shift to e-commerce accelerated during the pandemic, and now the majority of fmcg categories have elevated levels of e-commerce sales. However, the rate and penetration of e-commerce sales differs by category and country, and prioritising where opportunities are most significant can help companies win online. Utilising Euromonitor’s new e-commerce system, we will use Australia as an example to show how wine is performing online, and who is winning from a retailing and brand perspective.
Unveiling the Transformative Retail Landscape of the Latin American Fashion Industry
Fatima Linares
The Latin American Fashion industry was hit hard by the pandemic, but following two years of strong performance, sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Evolving Strategies for E-Commerce Order Fulfilment Amid Rising Inflationary Pressure
Christele Chokossa
Pure online players and retailers with omnichannel operations are reconsidering their approach to e-commerce order fulfilment by embracing strategies such as community group buying, rethinking the quick commerce model, and adopting more flexible return policies.