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Quick Commerce in Western Europe: Trends, Operational Models and Prospects
Maria Bogdanova
Quick commerce is gaining traction in Western Europe with Euromonitor International counting 30 companies currently competing on the market, most of which established in the past 10 months and is mainly focused on grocery deliveries. With consumers in the region getting accustomed to fast and ultra- fast deliveries, it is important for brands and retailers to understand the trends, operational models and prospects ahead.
Experience More In The Next Normal
Caroline Bremner
In this podcast, we take a fresh look at the Experience More megatrend, where real life experiences were put on hold during lockdown, driving consumers online for socialising, shopping and entertainment. Consumers continue to seek enhanced products, using tech like AI or AR for greater personalisation and immersion. The pandemic shone a light on inequalities as seen by Black Lives Matter and the climate emergency, where now consumers expect brands to walk the walk when it comes to their values.
Retail in Transition: Future E-Commerce Opportunities in Asia Pacific and Australasia
Michelle Evans
The retail industry’s traditional wholesale model has been turned on its side due to the emergence of new business models and channels such as marketplaces, subscription services and direct-to-consumer brands. E-commerce is here to stay, and it is vital to stay current with all facets of the digital retail landscape.
Commerce 2040: The Future of the Store in a Digital World
Euromonitor International
By 2040, physical stores as we know them will completely change. The shift towards e-commerce is forcing retailers and brands to rethink the purpose and use of stores. From drones to robotics, you'll get a glimpse into the technologies that will inspire the future retail environment.
Digital Disruptors: The Global Competitive Landscape of Digital Wallets
Rabia Yasmeen
Almost two-thirds of consumers globally used a digital wallet to buy products in a physical store or online in 2020. As this form of contactless payment gains more momentum the number of cash transactions is rapidly decreasing. This report explores how the digital wallet landscape has evolved across Europe in particular since 2020 and examines the different ways in which consumers and brands are digitalising their transactions and operations.
Getting Your Product Pricing Right and How E-commerce Data Can Help
Euromonitor International
Companies are always working to find that pricing sweet spot – the one that attracts (or better yet, converts!) their target shopper yet remains competitive with their peers on the shelf. And don’t forget the added layers of difficulty in adjusting this balance from country to country and retailer to retailer. This requires pricing and revenue management teams to create guidelines dictating pricing policy across different online retailers and monitor competitor prices, to make sure they are always appropriately priced against competing brands.