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The World’s Best E-commerce Retailers Set to Hit $6.56 Trillion in 2025

The latest Retail Week report delivers new market insights about the major e-commerce companies. The ongoing consumer search for cost-effective shopping options has led top retailers to develop digital strategies which successfully bring customers back to their virtual shopping carts. The e-commerce industry continues to expand rapidly because analysts project it will reach $6.56 trillion in 2025 with a 7.8% increase from this year. The Shopify experts forecast that e-commerce sales will exceed $8 trillion during the year 2028.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
Freelance I Digital Marketing Specialist, Ecommerce Bridge EU
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The World’s Best E-commerce Retailers Set to Hit $6.56 Trillion in 2025
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The Top E-commerce Powerhouses of the World

  • Alibaba: Launched an AI-powered B2B search engine called Accio, reaching 500,000 SME users and boosting conversion rates by almost 30%.
  • Amazon: Implementing “vision-assisted” package retrieval technology that cut drivers’ effort by 67% and saved over 30 minutes per delivery route. Achieved a 10.75% conversion rate in 2024.
  • Boots: Strengthening its beauty market position, launching rapid delivery services, and leveraging customer data to evolve healthcare services. Saw digital sales up 23% year-on-year.
  • Currys: Focused on digital transformation with electronic shelf labelling, digital queuing systems, and partnerships with Microsoft to leverage AI technology.
  • Next: Reached the £1 billion profit milestone, expanding into India through a partnership with Myntra and launching the luxury platform Seasons.
  • Ocado Retail: Leveraged robotics and automation for faster order processing, with robots enabling a 50-item order to be picked in just 10 minutes.
  • Tesco: Piloting personalised Clubcard discounts based on shopping behaviour and launching an online marketplace with over 20,000 third-party products.
  • The Very Group: Investing in AI and data solutions, using AI-driven modelling to improve stock predictions and launching a retail media platform called Very Media Group.
  • Walmart: Introducing metaverse shopping experiences through Roblox and a social platform called “Shop with Friends” to attract younger shoppers.

With 81% of polled consumers favouring businesses that provide customised experiences, personalisation has become the holy grail. Another front being conquered is payment flexibility; John Lewis worked with Klarna to provide buy-now-pay-later choices to its online consumers, while Currys launched “flexpay” for flexible payment options.

Social commerce is still gaining forward as predicted to reach $6.2 trillion globally by 2030. Originating in China, livestream shopping has developed into a $512 billion industry. By 2026, it is projected to account for as much as 20% of all UK e-commerce sales.

Retail Week’s report emphasises five main tactics for merchants wishing to improve their e-commerce presence:

  • investing in artificial intelligence throughout the value chain
  • future-proofing with smart digital payment innovations
  • using loyalty programs and data insights
  • keeping emphasis on fast delivery
  • delighting consumers with engaging online experiences
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Katarína Šimčíková
Katarína Šimčíková
Freelance I Digital Marketing Specialist, Ecommerce Bridge EU

Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist at Ecommerce Bridge with nearly a decade of experience in digital marketing, where I’ve specialised in managing international teams and building strategic partnerships. As former International Team Lead at Groupon, I managed teams across various European countries, handled KPI achievement, and worked daily with agencies in English. These days, I focus on content strategy, link building, and coordinating with international agencies in e-commerce expansion. What truly fulfils me is working with people and seeing everyone happy and satisfied with the results. I’m passionate about researching and writing about the latest trends in e-commerce and digital marketing, bringing fresh insights and industry news to our readers. I hold a Master’s degree in Mass Media Studies and completed international courses in London and Bristol.

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