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Rising stars like Uncommon Goods (2.3M) and Vanilla Gift (2.2M) point to growing demand for unique and versatile gifting options. Store closures were up 69% in 2024, per Coresight data cited by CBS News, making consumers even more inclined to shop for gifts online.

Eligible creators and brands can link real-world buys to digital perks—buy a hoodie, get one for your avatar too. Brands peddling virtual merch in games isn’t new. Balenciaga, Moncler, Nike, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, NFL, and Travis Scott have all sold in-game goods on Fortnite.

This increase is driven by consumers purchasing more essential goods online and Amazon expanding its partnerships with major beauty brands. More like this:. Leaked memo says Amazon plans to reduce employee stock awards in 2025. US ecommerce resale to grow backed by shoppers looking to save money. Clash of the titans: Why Apple vs. Amazon is the battle to watch.

Key stat: US digital live sports viewers now outnumber traditional pay TV live sports viewers, per our September 2024 forecast. 114.1 million people in the US will watch live sports via digital this year, compared to 82.0 million pay TV viewers. Streamers are consequently investing more in sports rights, which means even more people cutting the cord and watching via digital.

What constitutes a good experience? This finding underscores the importance of understanding what banking customers are looking for. According to FICO’s survey, user-friendly mobile apps and websites are what customers want most, followed by empathetic customer support, personalized content and services, seamless transitions between channels, and relevant and timely offers.

Cross-border buyers are internet users ages 14 and older who have purchased goods online from a seller in a foreign country, either directly or through an intermediary (i.e., marketplace), at least once during the calendar year via any digital channel or device.