Social commerce has grown rapidly and many businesses have been quick to set up their digital storefronts. However understanding what your target audience wants is important, especially when it comes to planning promotion strategies. Statistics from Sprout Social for the 4th quarter of 2021 show that 45% of consumers are likely to purchase apparel, nearly…
Ecommerce has seen massive growth around the world in the last 2 years and new forecasts have predicted that in the next 4 years it will grow by US$10.87 trillion. The report, conducted by Report Linker, has forecast that from 2021 through to 2025 the global ecommerce market will grow by over $10 trillion. With…
As social media becomes an increasing space for brands to connect with customers, research from the Sprout Social Index shows that 76% of consumers follow brands on social media so that they can access customer support. Often dubbed ‘conversational commerce’, the statistics show that more and more consumers are looking to social media to engage…
Retail ecommerce sales in Canada for 2021 are forecast to reach over CA$85 billion, nearly double of the total for 2019, as the ease and convenience of online shopping continues to attract consumers. The statistics, which come from Intelligence Insider’s Canada Ecommerce Forecast report, show that many consumers are turning to mobile devices to make…
Google has announced several new ecommerce options that will be tested in the next few months, including a beta program for shopping in YouTube livestreams. The new feature is designed to allow viewers to browse and shop products without interrupting the stream. This comes as YouTube has been looking into how make the most of…
The original place for disappearing social media stories, Snapchat has a smaller user base then Facebook or Instagram. However, it is the most highly trafficked social media platform for young adults and teenagers. If you are aiming towards Gen Z or Millennials, Snapchat may be worth considering. Snapchat works well with a direct approach to…
Instagram Reels is to start including ads, Facebook has announced, having tested them for users in Australia, Brazil, India and Germany. They will now be rolled out globally, with the ads vertically oriented and at a maximum of 30 seconds long. Prior to this, the company had seen to be focused on growing its platform…
Canada’s ecommerce market has seen massive growth in the last year, reaching 75%, making it the second-fastest-growing ecommerce in the world after Argentina. The total share of retail ecommerce sales went from 6.9% in 2019 to 12.7% last year, with it expected to increase to 13.4% in 2021 and rise to 17.2% by 2025. The…
Retail ecommerce sales of physical goods in Canada accounted for US$29 billion in 2020 and is expected to push past $32 billion in 2021, with the forecast for 2025 is that the figure will go past $40 billion. The statistics by Statista also show that retail ecommerce sales growth climbed 18% in 2020, a rise…
Ecommerce sales continue to go from strength to strength in Canada as ecommerce retail sales for the first quarter of 2021 rose 87.6% compared to same time last year. Overall, ecommerce retail sales in Canada have made up 6.7% of all total sales in the last 12 months, including click and collect services. This number…