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On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether the October Prime Day is actually a holiday event, how events around this time of year are changing how folks shop throughout the back half of the year, and what the disruptors are likely to be as we head into the holidays. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Zak Stambor and Rachel Wolff.

Ikea鈥檚 price cuts led to lower revenues but higher sales volumes and traffic: Ecommerce鈥檚 share of sales also grew, as the retailer added more pick-up-only locations to its store fleet.

罢别尘耻鈥檚 international expansion hits regulatory roadblocks: Governments around the world are scrutinizing its business practices and taking measures to protect local retailers.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the places throughout the purchase funnel where retailers and brands are leaving revenue on the table. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Sarah Marzano.

Brazil is Latin America鈥檚 largest retail ecommerce market by total sales volume and will be this year鈥檚 third-fastest-growing digital economy worldwide. Understanding the nuances of how and where Brazil鈥檚 diverse consumer base spends its money online is key for brands and retailers to thrive in this highly competitive ecommerce market.

Dockers鈥� poor sales weighed heavily on Levi鈥檚 Q3 performance: The retailer is looking to offload the brand in order to focus on booming demand for its core denim products, as well as its Beyond Yoga business.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the implementation challenges of GenAI, how smaller retailers should be playing with it, and when you should not use GenAI. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins

We expect Cyber Five retail ecommerce sales to grow 5.6% this year: A strong US economy bodes well for that crucial stretch, as well as the broader holiday season.

Mercado Libre will account for 66.5% of ecommerce sales in Argentina this year: Amazon sees an opportunity to chip away at that share by offering a $5 flat international shipping rate.

Amazon鈥檚 genAI push continues with new seller tools: The retailer released Project Amelia, an AI assistant to help sellers with queries and troubleshooting, alongside other features to improve the merchant and customer experience.

Shein, which filed confidentially for a London IPO in June, struggles to walk a very thin line between placating Beijing鈥攚hose approval it needs to go public鈥攁nd reassuring international regulators who are worried about its labor practices, product safety, and use of tax loopholes.

Hundreds of thousands of Amazon sellers already use at least one of the company鈥檚 supply chain services, Dharmesh Mehta, head of Amazon鈥檚 Worldwide Selling Partner Services, said in a blog post announcing the launch.

Mytheresa expands China presence in long-term bet on luxury growth: While the retailer is bullish on its ability to woo big spenders, the country鈥檚 economic crisis and booming daigou industry could weigh on its near-term prospects.

Asia-Pacific remained a global hotspot in 2023, with six of the top 10 fastest-growing retail ecommerce markets worldwide. In particular, China's online shopping market showed signs of resiliency, with growth rates in the double digits.

I saw an article by a reporter in Fast Company who lives in Spain, which is one of the markets where IKEA is trialing this before it rolls it out worldwide and he talked about how the interface is really nice. I mean, first you know you're getting the IKEA branded products because it's only IKEA. It's not going to be somebody saying something is IKEA when it's actually a different brand.

Read the full report, Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Forecast 2024 Midyear Update.

Retail ecommerce sales growth in Southeast Asia, which has been blazing ahead in recent years, is set for a slowdown as the global economy faces challenges and tech funding shrinks. This year, the Philippines and Malaysia will lead the region in growth.

The news: Paramount Global is deepening its bet on live shopping with an expanded partnership with Shopsense AI. The two companies partnered to make the 2024 MTV VMAs shoppable, following a similar pilot that took place during April鈥檚 CMAs.