Welcome to the 96th Week in eCommerce Data, where Friday begins with a dose of ecommerce data. In this week’s roundup, we focus on livestream commerce popularity and in-store digital experiences. Plus, other ecommerce news from elsewhere!
Key ecommerce data
14.4%
of survey respondents said they went to YouTube to purchase during a livestream event, compared to 15.8% for TikTok, 45.8% for Instagram, and 57.8% for Facebook.
28% of consumers
in the US have used a mobile phone during their last trip to a physical store, as they check out potential discounts and coupons, price comparisons, and reviews.
14% surge
in shares of Shopee owner Sea after a stronger than expected revenue from the Southeast Asian ecommerce platform, hitting $2.9 billion – with analysts expecting $2.7.
#1
the freight and customs company Flexport ranked top spot in CNBC’s 2020 Disrupter 50 list, as it is helping businesses solve overwhelming supply chain bottlenecks.
$30
with Uber partnering with Grocery Outlet to pilot o-demand grocery delivery, they are offering pilot customers free delivery on first orders of $30 or more.
$10.5 million
the amount raised in series A funding by FloorFound, the recommerce platform that works with retailers to give furniture a new home and avoid the landfill.
40% yoy growth
of orders on Jumia during Q1, the pan-African ecommerce company, rising from 6.6 million to 9.3 million. Its revenue reached $47.6 million.
$15 billion
the current valuation of Gopuff, the instant delivery giant, as it announces Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, as its new advisor and investor.
