Research
Data and analysis about online marketplaces, sellers, software and service providers.
The top online marketplaces globally and in every major region.
Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia: A Unique Region for Ecommerce
Southeast Asia is a fast-growing market for ecommerce, but Amazon and other western companies are notably absent. Local marketplaces lead the way.
Roundups and comparisons of the best ecommerce software and services.
Amazon Keyword Tools: Our Top Four for Research and Market Data
Alex Knight gets his golf balls out and walks us through four Amazon keyword research tools, to help sellers optimize their listings and ads.
Detailed data on the largest marketplace sellers and most successful products.
The Best Selling Items on eBay in 2020
Discover which items are selling the most on eBay, across 17 different categories from Baby and Business to Travel and Video Games.
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Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia: A Unique Region for Ecommerce
Southeast Asia is a fast-growing market for ecommerce, but Amazon and other western companies are notably absent. Local marketplaces lead the way.
Online Marketplaces in Latin America: Mercado Libre the Clear Leader
Mercado Libre has been at the forefront of ecommerce in Latin America for twenty years. Amazon and three large ecommerce groups lag behind.
Online Marketplaces in Africa: Fast Growth, Enormous Potential
Ecommerce is taking hold in Africa, as internet access expands, trust grows and logistics modernize. No market has more room to grow than Africa.
Online Marketplaces in Europe: Dynamic, Diverse and Disjointed
Behind Amazon and eBay, Europe has dozens of online marketplaces. But despite the economic unity, country and language divisions remain stark.
Online Marketplaces in Australia and New Zealand: eBay and Trade Me Lead
Australia and New Zealand are attractive markets for international sellers, but these are two countries where Amazon does not dominate ecommerce.
Online Marketplaces in China: The Land of The Giants
Online retail sales in China are greater than the rest of the world combined, but just three companies make up 89% of the total Chinese ecommerce market.
Online Marketplaces in the USA: Amazon is Not The Only Show in Town
Amazon is the leading online marketplace in the US, but eBay remains strong, Walmart.com is growing and niche players are thriving.
Online Marketplaces in Japan: Rakuten, Amazon and PayPay Mall
Ecommerce in Japan is led by two brands that are little known in the west: Rakuten and PayPay Mall. The third name is more familiar: Amazon.
Amazon Keyword Tools: Our Top Four for Research and Market Data
Alex Knight gets his golf balls out and walks us through four Amazon keyword research tools, to help sellers optimize their listings and ads.
Amazon FBA Fee Refunds: How to Get Your Money Back
You shouldn’t be paying for Amazon’s mistakes. Here’s how to check if you are paying more FBA fees you need to, and get the refunds you are owed.