Retail & Ecommerce

Beijing takes a hard line on Olympics fakes: Harsh punishments for counterfeiters and strengthened IP laws reflect the country’s protectionist mindset.

Can The Container Store’s revamped loyalty program deepen engagement with customers? The key to the program’s success lies in its design.

US retail ecommerce sales will exceed $1 trillion for the first time this year as the flexibility and convenience customers found during the pandemic sticks.

Price increases hit retailers and consumers hard: As inflation approaches historic highs, retailers have to decide how much of the cost can be passed on without alienating their customer base.

Rapid-delivery companies face challenges turning a profit: Delivery Hero, Just Eat Takeaway, and Jokr are struggling to build a sustainable model.

The largest online merchants are getting bigger: We expect all but three of the top 10 ecommerce retailers to accelerate their online sales growth this year.

Amazon Fresh is on a rapid growth curve: Grocery is a key element within Amazon’s offline push.

Insider Intelligence spoke with Lulu Ge, founder and CEO of Elix Healing, a femtech product that offers Chinese herbal supplements for people experiencing menstrual pain.

The firm’s processed volume surged 72% YoY thanks to growing ecommerce, a rise in business outside of its home market, and loyal customers.