The most influential Megatrends set to shape the world through 2030, identified by Euromonitor International, help businesses better anticipate market developments and lead change for their industries.
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In internet retailing, it is important to understand the top two internet retailers in the world. Thanks to visionary business models and complete commitment to customer needs, Amazon and Alibaba have come to dominate their domestic markets. Soon enough, their long-term global aspirations will pit them more directly against each other. This report compares the two in nine categories, such as technology and logistics, to determine how each company got here, and who will end up on top.
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A 5-year head start in internet technologies is massive, particularly when the head start occurs in one of the most developed nations in the world. Alibaba has had not only less time to work with, but has had a greater gap to close. Amazon’s speed and success since it began mean it is likely to hold onto its lead.
Amazon makes the most of its 14 country-specific websites, using them to appeal to local shoppers and those in neighbouring countries. This web presence alongside strong logistical infrastructure has made it a truly global retailer. Alibaba may only appear to be focused on China but this belies Alibaba’s true global potential. If it can turn China into a global manufacturing and consumption hub for which it is the platform for the majority of digital imports and exports, it can hold significant global importance with much less investment.
Determining the future of these companies requires deep knowledge of their home markets. Both develop new concepts primarily for their domestic customers. This informs how these ideas are introduced to the next country, and give Amazon strength in developed nations and Alibaba more strength in developing ones.
Amazon prefers to concentrate power in its own hands, trusting itself to manage its grand plan, a tactic that has worked well so far. Alibaba recognises the power of common alignment, choosing to partner with those in the retail ecosystem, a mode that cedes control for more amicable relationships and cost-savings.
Along the same lines, Amazon also finds itself more willing to take risk, whether it be in expanding to new countries more often or by investing in expensive technology experiments. Alibaba is still willing to experiment, but generally prefers asset-light models and actually making a sizeable profit.
Gain competitive intelligence about market leaders. Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats. Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions.