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Thematic Analysis
NewEcommerce Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Consumers expect a seamless digital experience when shopping online, and central to this is a safe and secure payment process. Digital payments is an important theme for ecommerce companies, with all of the top five companies in the thematic screen of GlobalData’s ecommerce sector scorecard scoring at least 4 out of 5 in this theme. Additionally, the top three ranked companies (Visa, Mastercard, and Klarna) all provide consumer payment services, highlighting the importance of this aspect of ecommerce.
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Company Insights
NewM-PESA – Competitor Profile
M-PESA is a mobile-based fund transfer and micro-level banking service available to customers of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile network. Introduced in 2007, the service has become a primary channel for fund transfers in the country. Originally developed as a low-cost microfinance loan repayment system, it was extended as an open platform to remit funds and make consumer payments due to its rising popularity. This was largely a result of factors such as the high cost of remitting funds through banks,...
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Sector Analysis
NewBusiness to Consumer (B2C) Ecommerce Market Trends and Analysis by Region, Payment Type and Segment Forecast to 2028
Accessing the in-depth insights from the ‘B2C Ecommerce’ report can help: Gain a valuable understanding of the market size based on payment type and regional markets. Map the entire value chain ecosystem. Identify key market segments with country-level insights. Evaluate growth opportunities in payment-type segments supported by qualitative commentary. Identify market dynamics of the sector and align business strategies to capitalize on them. Analyze recent B2C ecommerce mergers & acquisitions and venture financing. How is our ‘B2C Ecommerce’ report different...
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Track & Monitor
NewEurope Retail Market Review by Sector, Country and Consumer Insights, Q1 2024 Update
Understand what is driving sales in Europe by sector and country, the impact of the economy on consumers' purchases and updates on retailers' corporate filings and strategy news in Q1 2024. The European retail market will grow out to 2028, boosted by spend in the food & grocery sector Europe's health & beauty will be the slowest growing sector globally between 2023 to 2028 Clothing & footwear sales are expected to account for a smaller share of the market by...
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Mother’s Day Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics, 2024 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Mother’s Day Market Report Overview The report suggests that over a third of male consumers agreed they spend more on taking their mother for a meal than buying a tangible gift. Indeed, if retailers cannot make gifting selections more appealing, consumers will turn to leisure over retail to mark the occasion. Therefore, retailers must promote experience gifts, which grew in popularity this year to compete with leisure options, such as dining out. The UK Mother’s Day market...
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Sector Analysis
NewSouth Africa Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2028
GlobalData expects the South African construction industry to grow by 1.3% in real terms in 2024, supported by public and private sector investments to develop public infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Under the country's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (April 2024 to March 2025) Budget, the government is estimated to spend ZAR2.4 trillion ($127.6 billion) in FY2024-25, with learning and culture receiving an estimated ZAR480.6 billion ($25.9 billion) in FY2024-25, followed by an expenditure of ZAR387.3 billion ($20.9 billion) for social...
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Sector Analysis
NewAutomotive Connected Vehicle Technologies Market Trends, Sector Overview and Forecast to 2028
Automotive Connected Vehicle Technologies Market Report Overview The connected technologies market size was 48.2 million units in 2023. The market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during 2023-2028. Advanced diagnostic systems will promote connected car technology market growth. With modern diagnostics, the car's system will provide information about the vehicle to the auto shop and the customers. This will help them identify future problems with the car before they arise and enable customers to take charge of...
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Consumer Insights
NewSpain Apparel Consumer Insights – Who Shops, What do they Shop, How do they Shop and Why do they Shop
This report provides detailed consumer insights into Spanish apparel market. It centers on consumer sentiment, categories purchased, channel usage, motivations for purchasing, purchase frequency and the most popular global brands. Spain’s inflation rate is softening, slowing to 3.8% in December 2023 from 8.3% in 2022, driving less than half of consumers to expect the economy to get worse in the next six months. In 2023, 81.4% of apparel shoppers bought items instore, while 61.1% purchased online, as consumers favoured being...
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Sector Analysis
NewArgentina Foodservice Market Size and Trends by Profit and Cost Sector Channels, Players and Forecast to 2028
Argentina Foodservice Market Report Overview The Argentina profit sector’s total revenue was estimated at ARS4.1 trillion ($14 billion) in 2023. The resumption of travel and tourism post-COVID-19 pandemic will drive the market to grow at a robust CAGR of over 59% during 2023-2028. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Argentina recorded a surge in foreign tourist inflow in 2023. Visitors found the country more affordable because of the depreciating currency. Argentina Foodservice Profit Sector Outlook 2023-2028, (ARS Trillion) Buy the...
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Consumer Insights
NewItaly Apparel Consumer Insights – Who Shops, What do they Shop, How do they Shop and Why do they Shop
This report provides detailed consumer insights into Italy's apparel market. It centers on consumer sentiment, categories purchased, channel usage, motivations for purchasing, purchase frequency and the most popular global brands. Many Italian consumers expect financial hardships to continue, with 49.0% and 30.9% anticipating that the economy and personal finances, respectively, will worsen over the next six months. As a result, 57.3% intend to reduce their retail expenditure, mainly by doing more price comparisons and shifting to cheaper brands. More Italian...