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68% of shoppers were deceived into buying counterfeits last year: Copycats’ rapid growth is a mounting problem for global players like Nike and Amazon as well as small merchants.

Double-digit inflation and stagnant economic growth have hit Latin America’s retail industry. Retail ecommerce sales growth in the region decelerated to its slowest rate on record last year, but we expect it to reaccelerate in several key markets. Here are our latest forecasts, along with new breakouts for Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Ecommerce sales worldwide grew at the slowest rate on record in 2022. Although 2023 is in line for a rebound, it won’t be a major spike. The era of annual double-digit booms is over, but several countries will still produce standout growth.

Retailers turn to virtual experiences to boost engagement, awareness: Walmart, Ikea, and Skechers are among the many trying to increase their appeal to younger shoppers while driving sales.

Mexico will rank among the top 10 fastest-growing ecommerce markets worldwide. Retail ecommerce sales have undergone double-digit gains since our tracking began in 2008 and will continue to do so every year through 2026.

Worldwide ecommerce sales growth has declined to all-time lows, and digital ad spending growth has followed in its tracks. What can we learn from existing trends and the long-term outlook for these two key metrics?

This strategy proved fruitful during the pandemic, with quick-commerce app downloads worldwide increasing steadily between Q3 2020 and Q1 2022, per Apptopia. But growth decreased significantly in Q2 and Q3 this year, particularly as the economy soured and VC funding dried up. Quick-commerce order baskets generally aren’t large enough to justify the costs of one-off deliveries.

We forecast grocery retail ecommerce sales in China will grow 30.2% to reach $277.77 billion in 2022. Doing business in China helps Walmart keep up with the latest retail and ecommerce trends. Managers from other countries are invited to China each year to study the newest waves in retail tech.

Klarna—the largest global buy now, pay later (BNPL) company—is currently the face of the sector’s challenges, which include profitability concerns, rising delinquencies, and mounting regulatory scrutiny. Merchants, competitors, and investors are asking whether this BNPL leader can pivot to sustainable growth. We examine how Klarna stacks up and how its services could evolve.

Digital coupons can incentivize buying, increase basket sizes, and introduce new customers to a brand. And they are especially important amid economic uncertainty. Scroll through our 10-slide deck for insight on what you need to know now.