Many vendors are kicking off the Annual Vendor Negotiation (AVN) process with Amazon. While the level of asks on basic terms like accruals and return allowances seem quite varied among […]
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As we continue to gather insights on Turkey 5 performance on Amazon, our research suggests many brands have experienced a slight moderation in sales growth in November and early December […]
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Our recent consumer study suggests that 51% of Prime members made a purchase during Amazon’s Prime Day this year (vs. 45% last year). Our research also suggests that Amazon was able […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered how consumers are buying groceries with a major shift to online platforms. As a result, a net 64% of brands plan to increase their […]
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Last week, Amazon reported its total revenue grew 37% in 3Q, reaching $96B (vs. $89B in the previous quarter), with North American revenue decelerating slightly to 39% Y/Y (vs. 43% in Q2). […]
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Just as the eCommerce industry has accelerated, hiring and investment plans originally slated for years out have also been accelerated, as 81% of brands report either slightly (48%) or significantly […]
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As eCommerce gains prominence, manufacturers continue to be drawn to paid search advertising activations across different customers. 71% of respondents polled during our Summit indicated they spend 75% or more […]
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General Merchandise spend intentions have increased to a net 22% of shoppers anticipating buying more over the next 30 days (vs. a net 13% in July), likely in part due to […]
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In September, when asked about their most recent online order, anywhere from a third to 44% of consumers have experienced delays on delivery or pickup times across multiple retailers. When looking […]
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