Ecommerce & Consumer Annual Report 2025

Key Market Analysis Takeaways

• Smartphones and high-speed internet propel market growth with more user touchpoints and delivery convenience. • User-friendly mobile apps and websites are becoming the universal preference, securing a favorable Ecommerce market outlook. • Buyers are increasingly prioritizing omnichannel brands over pure-play DTC companies, seeking diversification in sales channels to reduce reliance on digital advertising and improve revenue stability. • The Food & Beverage sector has seen a standout performance, with M&A activity rising 66.7% YoY in 2024. This is due to growing demand for health and wellness brands.

Challenges

Major Market Drivers

• Intense, established competition challenges the market and impacts the revenue of the Ecommerce businesses.

Opportunities

Key Market Trends

• Personalized shopping experiences and AI provide new opportunities for disruption.

• North America leads Ecommerce M&A, driven by strong consumer spending. Europe sees steady growth, while Asia-Pacific expands rapidly despite regulatory challenges. Emerging markets in Latin America and Africa are growing as digital infrastructure improves.

Geographical Trends

• Major market players in the Ecommerce maintain heavy leads. This includes Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Groupon, Rakuten Group, Walmart, and Zalando.

Competitive Landscape

Source: imarcgroup

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