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Amazon Vendor Negotiations; Costco Tests Curbside Pickup; Consumer Buying Behavior in Flux

Ecommerce

Over the last several years, many manufacturers have increased spend requests during their Annual Vendor Negotiations (AVNs). In our latest benchmark study, Amazon appears most focused on asking manufacturers to spend more on co-op, merchandising programs, and its SAS resource. Our study suggested food and consumables manufacturers have a larger…

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Omnichannel & Pureplay Collaboration; Commerce Marketing Growth; COVID-19 Concessions

Ecommerce

In our latest benchmark research on team collaboration, an increasing number of brands are connecting their Amazon teams with their omnichannel teams. This is because emerging omnichannel retailers often model their digital business and strategies after Amazon. About half of these brands hold meetings monthly or more between these two…

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Amazon Advertising & Supply Chain Strengthened; Outlook for 2021

Ecommerce

Brands continued to lean heavily into paid search in the fourth quarter as 56% reported increasing their spend compared to only 6% cutting back. Also, 33% of brands report spending more on media and DSP with Amazon in 4Q compared to their plans entering the year, vs. 13% that have…

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Walmart Media Group; Marketplaces; ’21 Amazon Forecasts

Ecommerce

Our research suggests Walmart is expanding its advertising inventory meaningfully and asking vendors to significantly increase their investments with Walmart Media Group (WMG). With Walmart’s new integrated merchandising structure, WMG team members are beginning to join more meetings between the buyer and vendor and the pressure to invest greater funds…

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Annual Vendor Negotiations; Digital Advertising Spend; 4Q Amazon Sales Performance

Ecommerce

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 brands, a common theme we’re seeing in our research is Amazon asking for greater participation in several supply chain programs,…

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4Q Demand Trends; Walgreens Advertising; Commerce Marketing Staffing

Ecommerce

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 compared to prior trends. This moderation is likely driven at least in part by pull forward demand from Prime Day…

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Amazon Updates; Prime Day, Pharmacy Launch; 2Q Share Gains

Ecommerce

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 to add a great deal of members during the shopping holiday period and its device sales performed particularly well.  However,…

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Amazon Fresh Investment; Alibaba Sets Record; Pandemic Savings for Consumers

Ecommerce

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 level of support for Amazon Fresh in '21 and nearly 30% indicate that Amazon Fresh is a clear winner among…

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Amazon Reaches 3Q Revenue; Wayfair Growth Rate; Commerce Marketing Funding

Ecommerce

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). Overall, however, Amazon’s 3Q20 results suggest consumers demonstrated an elevated level of demand throughout the quarter, prioritizing online shopping. While…

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