Almost 1/3 of advertised products are on sale.
The data was drawn from over 50k feeds from shops with various catalog sizes – starting from 500 products, up to stores advertising 200k+ products. This study took over 16k shops into account, spanning over 20 different eCommerce sectors. 300 different advertising channels were included in this report. Google Shopping, Facebook, and custom channels accounted for over 50% of data samples. This means the reports likely have a heavy bias towards PPC platforms. The remaining samples include channels like TikTok, Bing, eBay, and Snapchat. This study collected data from 60 countries in total. 27.4% of feeds were taken from the US, 57.4% from European countries, and the remaining 15.2% were gathered from the rest of the world.
This statistic emphasizes the role of discounts and special offers in attracting consumers' attention and encouraging purchases. It showcases the pervasive influence of sales events in driving customer engagement and stimulating sales, making it a vital component of e-commerce and retail marketing strategies.
