Adel Boukarroum - Practical Ecommerce https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/adel-boukarroum Independent analysis and strategy for online merchants Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:07:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 Charts: U.S. Small Business Trends Q3 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-small-business-trends Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:59:53 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1555409 U.S. small business owners are increasingly optimistic, according to recent surveys from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Small Business Association.

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]]> Charts: U.S. Manufacturing Trends Q3 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-manufacturing-trends Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:45:03 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1555168 Trade uncertainties and rising costs are the leading concerns of manufacturers, according to recent surveys.

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]]> Charts: Outlook of U.S. Institutional Investors 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-outlook-of-u-s-institutional-investors-2025 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:17:58 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1554895 A new survey from Boston Consulting Group reveals caution from leading investment firms.

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]]> Charts: Global Job Trends from AI https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-job-trends-from-ai Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:06:48 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1554680 A just-released PwC report shows that AI has the potential to increase workers' wages — even in roles that are easily automated.

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]]> Charts: Global Ecommerce Trends Q1 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-ecommerce-trends Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:15:27 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1553679 DHL's "2025 E-Commerce Trends Report" is a doozy at 78 pages, summarizing its global survey of 24,000 consumers.

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]]> Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q2 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-consumer-outlook Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:08:11 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1553517 Per a new McKinsey survey, Americans are wary of tariffs and are lowering spending accordingly.

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]]> Charts: U.S. Retail Ecommerce Sales Q1 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-retail-ecommerce-sales Wed, 28 May 2025 11:17:49 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1553275 Per the Department of Commerce, retail ecommerce sales in the U.S. were essentially unchanged in Q1 2025 versus Q4 2024, while total retail sales — online and in-store — rose slightly.

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]]> Charts: Cross-Border Ecommerce Trends https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-cross-border-ecommerce-trends Wed, 21 May 2025 12:08:25 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1553047 A just-released survey finds U.S. ecommerce execs bullish on global expansion despite tariff and operational uncertainties.

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]]> Charts: Retail Media Trends Worldwide https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-retail-media-trends-worldwide Wed, 14 May 2025 13:13:57 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1552876 The U.S. accounts for roughly half of global retail media spend, but a new BCG survey finds robust activity in four other regions.

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]]> Charts: U.S. Banking Technology Trends https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-banking-trends-and-outlook Thu, 08 May 2025 12:20:12 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1552712 The banking industry is experiencing rapid change as consumers move to online tools and platforms.

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]]> Charts: U.S. Digital Media Trends 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-digital-media-trends Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:46:04 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1552110 Deloitte's 19th annual survey of U.S. consumers focuses on the rise of social platforms in media and entertainment.

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]]> Charts: Grocery Trends in Europe 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-grocery-trends-in-europe-2025 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:16:26 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1551985 A new McKinsey & Company report suggests little growth in Europe grocery volume amid changing consumer eating habits.

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]]> Charts: European Views on U.S. Tariffs https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-european-views-on-u-s-tariffs Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:55:23 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1551739 In March, YouGov asked 9,400 Europe-based adults what they thought of Trump's tariffs.

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]]> Charts: Global Consumer Views on Tariffs https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-consumer-views-on-tariffs Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:45:28 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1551418 Most consumers worldwide oppose tariffs, per a Boston Consulting Group survey.

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]]> Charts: Global M&A Trends Q4 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-ma-trends Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:28:32 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1549800 Per a Bain & Company report, the deal value of global 2024 mergers and acquisitions transactions was up 15% year-over-year.

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]]> Charts: Consumer Product Trends, Q1 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-consumer-product-industry-trends Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:38:34 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1549461 Surveyed executives see little room for price increases and plan on new products for revenue growth.

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]]> Charts: AI Outlook, Employees vs. Execs, Q1 2025 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-ai-outlook-employees-vs-execs Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:52:35 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1549164 Employees worldwide are adopting generative AI faster than their leaders expect, according to a new McKinsey report.

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]]> Charts: Global Digital Home Trends Q4 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-digital-home-trends Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:26:23 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1548898 The consulting firm EY surveyed households in 10 countries on their TV and internet preferences and concerns.

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]]> Charts: Outlook of Global Retail CEOs Q4 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-outlook-of-global-retail-ceos Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:31:31 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1547843 Retail CEOs worldwide are generally optimistic for their own companies but less so for the overall economy.

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]]> Charts: Digital Habits of U.S. Consumers 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-digital-habits-of-u-s-consumers Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:24:07 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1547630 Per a Deloitte study, most U.S. consumers spend more time interacting with people online than in person.

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]]> Charts: Global Investor Trends 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-investor-trends Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:45:18 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1546762 PwC surveyed global investors and analysts for their outlook on risks, AI impact, geo conflicts, and more.

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]]> Charts: U.S. TikTok Shop BFCM Sales 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-tiktok-shop-bfcm-sales Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1546030 Despite launching just last year, TikTok Shop sales for 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday topped $137 million.

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]]> Charts: Tech Impact on Global Fund Managers, Q4 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-tech-impact-on-global-fund-managers-q3-2024 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:17:22 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1545726 Asset managers and investors cite AI, cloud infrastructure, big data, and blockchain as the top disruptors.

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]]> Charts: Website Accessibility Trends 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-website-accessibility-trends Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1545293 A new report by Crownpeak and London Research identifies the digital accessibility plans and challenges of E.U. and U.S. organizations.

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]]> Charts: Ecommerce in Europe 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-ecommerce-in-the-e-u Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:52:02 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1544995 A new report from Ecommerce Europe, a trade association, shows the strong popularity of online shopping on that continent.

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]]> Charts: Global Cybersecurity Trends Q4 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-cybersecurity-trends Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:30:03 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1544070 A new study from PwC reveals the cybersecurity views of global chief security officers and CEOs.

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]]> Charts: U.S. TikTok Shop Sales 2023-2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-u-s-tiktok-shop-sales-2023-2024 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:08:21 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1543483 TikTok Shop launched in September 2023. Here's a recap of first year sales across categories, products, and channels.

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]]> Charts: Outlook of Global CEOs, Q3 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-economic-outlook-of-global-ceos Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:40:20 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1543203 Chief executives in the U.S. and worldwide are generally optimistic for three-year growth despite reservations about AI and global instability.

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]]> Charts: Global M&A Activity, H1 2024 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-global-ma-activity Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:39 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1542951 The number of mergers and acquisitions worldwide continues to decline, although deal values appear to be stabilizing.

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]]> Charts: Ecommerce Revenue Forecasts U.S., Global https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-ecommerce-revenue-forecasts-u-s-global Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.practicalecommerce.com/?p=1542657 An agency of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce sees much continued growth in B2B and B2C ecommerce.

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