Ecommerce is growing rapidly worldwide, increasing by over 17% annually between 2012 and 2017. Offline retail is declining as more shopping moves online. Niche and specialized retailers are finding opportunities by targeting specific customer interests. Subscription commerce is increasing in popularity again, allowing automatic recurring deliveries. Last-mile delivery is improving with same-day delivery now available in many cities. Ecommerce has also become a global phenomenon with international shipping and mobile payments expanding options for customers worldwide. New digital channels like social media, mobile apps, and content are also driving more sales as customers spend more time on their devices.
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• 10.5 Year Ex-Yahoo! Executive
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4. Ecommerce Growth
B2C Ecommerce Sales Worldwide, 2012–2017
Trillions and % change
$ 1.058
$ 1.251
$ 1.505
$ 1.771
$ 2.053
$ 2.375
22.3%
15.9% 14.8%17.7%20.2%18.3%
2016 20172012 2013 2014 2015
Note: CAGR (2012-2017)=17.4%; includes products and services ordered and leisure and unmanaged business travel sales booked using the
internet via any device, regardless of the method of payment or fulfillment
Source: eMarketer, January 2014
B2C ecommerce sales % change
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17. “To paraphrase Schumpeter: We believe that offline
retailers that cannot deliver a differentiated value
proposition to consumers will be destroyed
by a new generation of online retailers that is being
created before our eyes.”