The development of embedded finance not only eases the customer journey throughout the retail funnel, which helps reduce purchase abandonment, but it also plays a critical role in driving digital transformation across channels.
At last year's ShopTalk event, the buzz was all about generative AI and its potential to enhance company performance and consumer experience. This year, brands and retailers, having gained some experience, are sharing their key takeaways from leveraging various AI solutions. The ups and downs in the industry have already provided valuable learning experiences, shedding light on the practical impacts of AI integration.
In South Korea, cross-border e-commerce sales into the country are rapidly increasing across product categories from home care to small appliances. This is due primarily to the growing popularity of Chinese-affiliated e-commerce marketplace platforms, which are winning adherents thanks to their offer of sometimes shockingly low prices.
Prepare for the future of retail with our report developed in partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF). Read about the new business models, channels and shopper expectations that are disrupting industry norms. You’ll also get a framework to guide your strategic decisions.
After a tumultuous past five years, global consumers are looking on the bright side. Explore key insights from Euromonitor's Voice of the Consumer Lifestyles Survey to understand and stay ahead of consumer behaviours and actions driving market trends.
In 2023, companies were putting a brighter spotlight on consumers’ needs and wants, in order to compete effectively and grow in the future. Voice of the Industry Survey 2023 (fielded August to November 2023) revealed that over 40% of the respondents identified enhancing consumer experience, fostering consistency in brand interactions, and becoming consumer-centric as pivotal commerce-specific developments.