Dataset Description: E-commerce Customer Behavior

Overview: This dataset provides a comprehensive view of customer behavior within an e-commerce platform. Each entry in the dataset corresponds to a unique customer, offering a detailed breakdown of their interactions and transactions. The information is crafted to facilitate a nuanced analysis of customer preferences, engagement patterns, and satisfaction levels, aiding businesses in making data-driven decisions to enhance the customer experience.

Columns:

1. Customer ID:

   • Type: Numeric
   • Description: A unique identifier assigned to each customer, ensuring distinction across the dataset.

2. Gender:

   • Type: Categorical (Male, Female)
   • Description: Specifies the gender of the customer, allowing for gender-based analytics.

3. Age:

   • Type: Numeric
   • Description: Represents the age of the customer, enabling age-group-specific insights.

4. City:

   • Type: Categorical (City names)
   • Description: Indicates the city of residence for each customer, providing geographic insights.

5. Membership Type:

   • Type: Categorical (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
   • Description: Identifies the type of membership held by the customer, influencing perks and benefits.

6. Total Spend:

   • Type: Numeric
   • Description: Records the total monetary expenditure by the customer on the e-commerce platform.

7. Items Purchased:

   • Type: Numeric
   • Description: Quantifies the total number of items purchased by the customer.

8. Average Rating:

   • Type: Numeric (0 to 5, with decimals)
   • Description: Represents the average rating given by the customer for purchased items, gauging satisfaction.

9. Discount Applied:

   • Type: Boolean (True, False)
   • Description: Indicates whether a discount was applied to the customer's purchase, influencing buying behavior.

10. Days Since Last Purchase:

    • Type: Numeric
    • Description: Reflects the number of days elapsed since the customer's most recent purchase, aiding in retention analysis.

11. Satisfaction Level:

    • Type: Categorical (Satisfied, Neutral, Unsatisfied)
    • Description: Captures the overall satisfaction level of the customer, providing a subjective measure of their experience.

Use Cases:

1. Customer Segmentation:

   • Analyze and categorize customers based on demographics, spending habits, and satisfaction levels.

2. Satisfaction Analysis:

   • Investigate factors influencing customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.

3. Promotion Strategy:

   • Assess the impact of discounts on customer spending and tailor promotional strategies accordingly.

4. Retention Strategies:

   • Develop targeted retention strategies by understanding the time gap since the last purchase.

5. City-based Insights:

   • Explore regional variations in customer behavior to optimize marketing efforts based on location-specific trends.

Note: This dataset is synthetically generated for illustrative purposes, and any resemblance to real individuals or scenarios is coincidental.

Introduction

This dataset is a synthetic e-commerce dataset designed to provide a comprehensive view of transaction, customer, product, and advertising data in a dynamic marketplace. It simulates real-world scenarios with seasonal effects, regional variations, advertising metrics, and customer purchasing behaviors. This dataset can serve as a valuable resource for exploring e-commerce analytics, customer segmentation, product performance, and marketing effectiveness.

The dataset includes detailed transaction-level data featuring product categories, customer demographics, discounts, revenue, and advertising metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversion rates, and ad spend. Seasonal trends and regional multipliers are integrated into the data to create realistic patterns that mimic consumer behavior across different times of the year and geographic regions.

Potential Analyses

1. Customer Insights

• Perform customer segmentation based on demographics, lifetime value, and purchase behavior.
• Analyze trends in customer behavior across regions or product categories.

2. Product Performance

• Identify top-performing products by revenue or units sold.
• Evaluate the impact of discounts and promotions on product sales.

3. Marketing Analytics

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising using CTR, CPC, and conversion rates.
• Assess how ad spend correlates with revenue and impressions.

4. Seasonal Trends

• Analyze seasonality effects on sales volume and revenue.
• Explore spikes in revenue or sales during holiday periods.

5. Regional Analysis

• Investigate regional performance trends using the regional multipliers.
• Examine customer preferences across different regions.

6. Data Science Applications

• Build predictive models for sales forecasting.
• Create clustering models for customer segmentation or product categorization.
• Develop optimization strategies for advertising spend or inventory management.

This dataset provides ample opportunities for data exploration, machine learning, and business analysis. We hope you find it insightful and useful for your projects!

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The e-commerce technology market share is expected to increase by USD 10.57 billion from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 19.07%.

This e-commerce technology market research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers e-commerce technology market segmentation by application (B2C and B2B) and geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and MEA). The e-commerce technology market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Adobe Inc., BigCommerce Holdings Inc., commercetools GmbH, HCL Technologies Ltd., Open Text Corp., Oracle Corp., Pitney Bowes Inc., Salesforce.com Inc., SAP SE, and Shopify Inc. among others.

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E-Commerce Technology Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

The increasing e-commerce sales are notably driving the e-commerce technology market growth, although factors such as growing concerns over data privacy and security may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the e-commerce technology industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key E-Commerce Technology Market Driver

One of the key factors driving the e-commerce technology market is increasing e-commerce sales. The e-commerce industry is progressing quickly, owing to various factors, such as the growing tech-savvy population, increasing Internet penetration, and the rising use of smartphones. The demand for globally manufactured products is also fueling growth by generating cross-border e-commerce sales. Furthermore, the presence of various multiple payment options, such as credit and debit cards, Internet banking, electronic wallets, and cash-on-delivery (COD), has led to a paradigm shift in the purchasing patterns of people from brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping. Also, e-commerce platforms not only enable consumers to buy goods easily as they do not have the physical barriers involved in offline stores but also help them in making better and more informed decisions, as consumers can view multiple user reviews on the website before purchasing a product. The growth of the e-commerce sector directly impacts the e-commerce technology market. All these factors have increased the demand for e-commerce software and services from end-users. Hence, the growth of the e-commerce industry will boost the growth of the global e-commerce technology market during the forecast period.

Key E-Commerce Technology Market Trend

The rising focus on developing headless CMS is another factor supporting the e-commerce technology market growth in the forecast period. The increasing number of touchpoints for customers, such as IoT devices, smartphones, and progressive web apps, is making it difficult for legacy e-commerce websites to manage demand from customers. Even though most retailers have not embraced the IoT, more customers are exploring new product information through devices, such as IoT-enabled speakers, smart voice assistance, and in-store interfaces. To resolve this issue and provide a more effective user experience, vendors are offering a headless e-commerce architecture. Headless e-commerce architecture is a back-end-only content management system (CMS). Furthermore, vendors are offering headless CMS solutions to simplify e-commerce applications and provide flexible software packaging for their clients. For instance, Magento, a subsidiary of Adobe Inc., offers GraphQL, a flexible and performant application programming interface (API), which allows users to build custom front ends, including headless storefronts, advanced web applications (PWA), and mobile apps. Such developments are expected to provide high growth opportunities for market vendors during the forecast period.

Key E-Commerce Technology Market Challenge

Growing concerns over data privacy and security will be a major challenge for the e-commerce technology market during the forecast period. Data privacy and security risks are the major barriers to the adoption of e-commerce technology. Hackers are constantly trying to search for vulnerabilities and loopholes in e-commerce infrastructure. Although e-commerce players, vendors, and end-user organizations try to adopt proactive prevention plans to counter security breaches within their systems, the rise in the number of e-commerce website hacking and ransomware attacks has resulted in financial and data loss for companies. In addition, public cloud in

Metadata

Title: E-commerce Customer Engagement and Demographics Dataset

Description: This dataset contains comprehensive details about customer engagement, demographics, and purchasing behavior from an e-commerce platform. It consists of 10,000 entries with 23 features, covering various aspects of customer interaction, including registration details, engagement rates, conversion rates, and satisfaction scores.

Dataset Columns: 1. CustomerID: Unique identifier for each customer (492 missing values). 2. RegistrationDate: Date when the customer registered (496 missing values). 3. Age: Age of the customer (515 missing values). 4. Gender: Gender of the customer (2,612 missing values). 5. IncomeLevel: Income level of the customer (2,503 missing values). 6. Country: Country of residence (493 missing values). 7. City: City of residence (483 missing values). 8. TotalPurchases: Total number of purchases made by the customer (530 missing values). 9. AverageOrderValue: Average value of orders placed by the customer (519 missing values). 10. CustomerLifetimeValue: Estimated lifetime value of the customer (493 missing values). 11. FavoriteCategory: Customer's favorite product category (1,589 missing values). 12. SecondFavoriteCategory: Customer's second favorite product category (1,550 missing values). 13. EmailEngagementRate: Engagement rate of the customer with email marketing campaigns (476 missing values). 14. SocialMediaEngagementRate: Engagement rate of the customer on social media platforms (528 missing values). 15. MobileAppUsage: Frequency of mobile app usage by the customer (2,457 missing values). 16. CustomerServiceInteractions: Number of interactions with customer service (518 missing values). 17. AverageSatisfactionScore: Average satisfaction score of the customer (496 missing values). 18. EmailConversionRate: Conversion rate from email marketing (523 missing values). 19. SocialMediaConversionRate: Conversion rate from social media campaigns (494 missing values). 20. SearchEngineConversionRate: Conversion rate from search engine marketing (505 missing values). 21. RepeatCustomer: Whether the customer is a repeat customer (475 missing values). 22. PremiumMember: Whether the customer is a premium member (494 missing values). 23. HasReturnedItems: Whether the customer has returned items (529 missing values).

Additional Information: - Number of Duplicate Rows: The dataset contains some duplicate rows that may need to be cleaned. - Total Number of Entries: 10,000. - Data Types: The dataset includes both numerical and categorical data, with a significant number of missing values across multiple columns.

What Can Be Done with This Data: - Customer Segmentation: Group customers based on demographics, purchasing behavior, and engagement metrics. - Churn Prediction: Build models to predict customer churn based on interaction and satisfaction scores. - Lifetime Value Prediction: Estimate customer lifetime value using demographic and purchase data. - Engagement Analysis: Explore the effectiveness of email and social media campaigns on customer conversion rates. - Satisfaction Analysis: Investigate the factors that influence customer satisfaction and loyalty. - Market Segmentation: Identify key market segments based on country, income level, and purchasing patterns. - Behavioral Analysis: Analyze how different demographics engage with the platform and respond to marketing efforts.

Internet sales have played an increasingly significant role in retailing. In 2025, e-commerce accounted for over ***percent of retail sales worldwide. Forecasts indicate that by 2030, the online segment will make up ***percent of total global retail sales. Retail e-commerce Online shopping has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. In 2024, global e-commerce sales amounted to over ************ U.S. dollars, a figure expected to approach * trillion U.S. dollars by 2030. Digital development boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating unprecedented e-commerce growth in various economies across the globe. This trend correlates strongly with the constantly improving online access, especially in "mobile-first" online communities, which have long struggled with traditional commercial fixed broadband connections due to financial or infrastructure constraints but enjoy the advantages of cheap mobile broadband connections. M-commerce on the rise The order share of online shopping via smartphones and tablets now outperforms traditional e-commerce via desktop computers. As such, e-retailers around the world have caught up in mobile e-commerce sales. Online shopping via smartphones is particularly prominent in Asia. By the end of 2023, South Korea was the top digital market based on the percentage of the population that had purchased something by phone, with nearly ** percent having made a weekly mobile purchase. Malaysia, UAE, and Turkey completed the top of the ranking.

This dataset provides a comprehensive collection of consumer behavior data that can be used for various market research and statistical analyses. It includes information on purchasing patterns, demographics, product preferences, customer satisfaction, and more, making it ideal for market segmentation, predictive modeling, and understanding customer decision-making processes.

The dataset is designed to help researchers, data scientists, and marketers gain insights into consumer purchasing behavior across a wide range of categories. By analyzing this dataset, users can identify key trends, segment customers, and make data-driven decisions to improve product offerings, marketing strategies, and customer engagement.

Key Features: Customer Demographics: Understand age, income, gender, and education level for better segmentation and targeted marketing. Purchase Behavior: Includes purchase amount, frequency, category, and channel preferences to assess spending patterns. Customer Loyalty: Features like brand loyalty, engagement with ads, and loyalty program membership provide insights into long-term customer retention. Product Feedback: Customer ratings and satisfaction levels allow for analysis of product quality and customer sentiment. Decision-Making: Time spent on product research, time to decision, and purchase intent reflect how customers make purchasing decisions. Influences on Purchase: Factors such as social media influence, discount sensitivity, and return rates are included to analyze how external factors affect purchasing behavior.

Columns Overview: Customer_ID: Unique identifier for each customer. Age: Customer's age (integer). Gender: Customer's gender (categorical: Male, Female, Non-binary, Other). Income_Level: Customer's income level (categorical: Low, Middle, High). Marital_Status: Customer's marital status (categorical: Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed). Education_Level: Highest level of education completed (categorical: High School, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate). Occupation: Customer's occupation (categorical: Various job titles). Location: Customer's location (city, region, or country). Purchase_Category: Category of purchased products (e.g., Electronics, Clothing, Groceries). Purchase_Amount: Amount spent during the purchase (decimal). Frequency_of_Purchase: Number of purchases made per month (integer). Purchase_Channel: The purchase method (categorical: Online, In-Store, Mixed). Brand_Loyalty: Loyalty to brands (1-5 scale). Product_Rating: Rating given by the customer to a purchased product (1-5 scale). Time_Spent_on_Product_Research: Time spent researching a product (integer, hours or minutes). Social_Media_Influence: Influence of social media on purchasing decision (categorical: High, Medium, Low, None). Discount_Sensitivity: Sensitivity to discounts (categorical: Very Sensitive, Somewhat Sensitive, Not Sensitive). Return_Rate: Percentage of products returned (decimal). Customer_Satisfaction: Overall satisfaction with the purchase (1-10 scale). Engagement_with_Ads: Engagement level with advertisements (categorical: High, Medium, Low, None). Device_Used_for_Shopping: Device used for shopping (categorical: Smartphone, Desktop, Tablet). Payment_Method: Method of payment used for the purchase (categorical: Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, Cash, Other). Time_of_Purchase: Timestamp of when the purchase was made (date/time). Discount_Used: Whether the customer used a discount (Boolean: True/False). Customer_Loyalty_Program_Member: Whether the customer is part of a loyalty program (Boolean: True/False). Purchase_Intent: The intent behind the purchase (categorical: Impulsive, Planned, Need-based, Wants-based). Shipping_Preference: Shipping preference (categorical: Standard, Express, No Preference). Payment_Frequency: Frequency of payment (categorical: One-time, Subscription, Installments). Time_to_Decision: Time taken from consideration to actual purchase (in days).

Use Cases: Market Segmentation: Segment customers based on demographics, preferences, and behavior. Predictive Analytics: Use data to predict customer spending habits, loyalty, and product preferences. Customer Profiling: Build detailed profiles of different consumer segments based on purchase behavior, social media influence, and decision-making patterns. Retail and E-commerce Insights: Analyze purchase channels, payment methods, and shipping preferences to optimize marketing and sales strategies.

Target Audience: Data scientists and analysts looking for consumer behavior data. Marketers interested in improving customer segmentation and targeting. Researchers are exploring factors influencing consumer decisions and preferences. Companies aiming to improve customer experience and increase sales through data-driven decisions.

This dataset is available in CSV format for easy integration into data analysis tools and platforms such as Python, R, and Excel.

This project aims to study the impacts of e-commerce on shopping behaviors and related externalities. The objectives are divided into five major tasks in this project. Methods used include Weighted Multinomial Logit (WMNL) models, time series forecasting, and Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) and the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) databases are used for identifying the independent and dependent variables for behavioral modeling. At the same time, we collected all MSA population data from the U.S. Census Bureau and combined the shares of each variable from ATUS to generate a synthesized population, which serves as input into the MC simulation framework together with the behavioral model. This simulation framework includes the generation of shopping travel parameters and the calculation of negative externalities. We do this to estimate e-commerce demand and impacts every decade until 2050. The results and analyses provide information that supports the generation of shopping travel and the estimations of a series of negative externalities using MC simulation, which includes shopping travel parameters, last-mile delivery parameters, and emission rate per person. For different parameters, a unique probability distribution or a regression relation is obtained for different MSAs, and this distribution is fed into the subsequent MC simulation. Finally, we simulated shopping behaviors for synthesized populations (until 2050) and estimated the expected negative externalities. The MC simulation generates aggregate average vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions (negative externalities) for different shopping activities in the planning years and different MSAs.

A league table of the 120 cryptocurrencies with the highest market cap reveals how diverse each crypto is and potentially how much risk is involved when investing in one. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, had a so-called "high cap" - a market cap worth more than 10 billion U.S. dollars - indicating this crypto project has a certain track record or, at the very least, is considered a major player in the cryptocurrency space. This is different in Decentralize Finance (DeFi), where Bitcoin is only a relatively new player. A concentrated market The number of existing cryptocurrencies is several thousands, even if most have a limited significance. Indeed, Bitcoin and Ethereum account for nearly 75 percent of the entire crypto market capitalization. As crypto is relatively easy to create, the range of projects varies significantly - from improving payments to solving real-world issues, but also meme coins and more speculative investments. Crypto is not considered a payment method While often talked about as an investment vehicle, cryptocurrencies have not yet established a clear use case in day-to-day life. Central bankers found that usefulness of crypto in domestic payments or remittances to be negligible. A forecast for the world's main online payment methods took a similar stance: It predicts that cryptocurrency would only take up 0.2 percent of total transaction value by 2027.

Demographics Analysis with Consumer Edge Credit & Debit Card Transaction Data

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Corporate researchers and consumer insights teams use CE Vision for:

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Marketing & Consumer Insights • Total addressable market view • Competitive threats & opportunities • Cross-shopping trends for new partnerships • Demo and geo growth drivers • Customer loyalty & retention

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Public and private investors can leverage insights from CE’s synthetic data to assess investment opportunities, while consumer insights, marketing, and retailers can gain visibility into transaction data’s potential for competitive analysis, understanding shopper behavior, and capturing market intelligence.

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Abstract — The evolution of e-commerce has significantly transformed consumer behavior, particularly among Generation Z in Jakarta. This study examines the combined impact of e-commerce trends and trust on the shopping habits of this demographic. With a focus on social media engagement, platform usability, and perceived trustworthiness, the research identifies critical factors influencing purchase decisions. Using data from Jakarta-based respondents and analyzed through Smart-PLS, this study offers actionable insights for businesses targeting Generation Z’s unique preferences and expectations.

In 2024, retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached an estimated **** billion U.S. dollars, roughly double the sales value reached in 2019. E-commerce's growth trajectory Driven by the escalating integration of technology into daily life, e-commerce has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity. Projections indicate a significant uptick in e-commerce users in the United States, rising from *** million in 2025 to over *** million by 2029. As of 2023, apparel and accessories ranked as the most sought-after e-commerce product category, comprising over ** percent of all retail sales in the U.S. This trend persists despite inflationary pressures, positioning this category among the e-commerce segments experiencing the most significant year-on-year price changes. M-commerce users demographic While the demand for the convenience of purchasing from the palm of one's hand is also rapidly increasing, various demographic factors influence mobile commerce usage. There's a higher proportion of male online shoppers than females, with a split of ** percent versus ** percent. Age is another determinant. Younger consumers exhibit a greater inclination towards m-commerce, with ** percent of mobile shoppers falling within the ** to ** age bracket. Furthermore, income levels also shape mobile shopping habits, with individuals earning less than ****** U.S. dollars annually showing the highest propensity for mobile-based purchases.

University Merchandise E-commerce Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global university merchandise e-commerce market size reached USD 8.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust expansion across key regions. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 24.6 billion by 2033. The primary growth factor fueling this surge is the increasing digitalization of campus experiences and the growing affinity for university-branded products among a global audience of students, alumni, and fans.

The growth of the university merchandise e-commerce market is propelled by the rising trend of university pride and identity, especially among students and alumni. With higher education institutions expanding their global reach, there is a notable increase in demand for branded apparel, accessories, and memorabilia that foster a sense of belonging and nostalgia. The adoption of digital platforms has made it easier for universities to connect with their communities, offering personalized merchandise and exclusive collections that resonate with diverse audiences. Additionally, the integration of social media marketing and influencer collaborations has amplified brand visibility, driving both impulse and repeat purchases. This heightened sense of community and emotional connection is a significant growth lever, as consumers increasingly seek to display their affiliation and support for their alma maters through tangible products.

Another critical driver is the rapid shift towards e-commerce and mobile shopping, particularly among younger demographics who are digitally native. The proliferation of smartphones, coupled with improved payment gateways and seamless user experiences, has lowered barriers to online purchasing. Universities are leveraging advanced analytics and customer relationship management (CRM) tools to gain insights into consumer preferences, enabling them to curate targeted campaigns and product assortments. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition to online retail, as physical campus stores faced restrictions and closures. This shift not only expanded the reach of university merchandise to international markets but also encouraged institutions to invest in robust e-commerce infrastructure, further fueling market growth.

Sustainability and customization are also emerging as influential trends in the university merchandise e-commerce market. Consumers are increasingly conscious of environmental impact, prompting universities and their partners to adopt eco-friendly materials and ethical sourcing practices. The availability of customizable products, such as personalized apparel and limited-edition collaborations, enhances the perceived value and exclusivity of university merchandise. This focus on sustainability and personalization aligns with broader consumer trends and is expected to drive higher engagement and loyalty. As a result, universities that prioritize these aspects are well-positioned to capture a larger share of the growing market, while also reinforcing their brand values.

From a regional perspective, North America continues to dominate the university merchandise e-commerce market, accounting for the largest share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the strong culture of collegiate sports, well-established alumni networks, and the widespread adoption of digital retail platforms. However, markets in Asia Pacific and Europe are witnessing rapid growth, driven by expanding higher education sectors and increasing international student populations. The Asia Pacific market, in particular, is expected to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period, supported by rising internet penetration and the growing popularity of Western university brands. As universities worldwide seek to enhance their digital presence and diversify revenue streams, regional dynamics will play a crucial role in shaping the future landscape of the university merchandise e-commerce market.

Product Type Analysis

The product type segment of the university merchandise e-commerce market is highly diverse, encompassing apparel, accessories, stationery, home décor, and other memorabilia. Apparel remains the most dominant category, accounting for a significant portion of total sales. University-branded clothing such as t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and sportswear are popular among students, alumni, and fans alike, serving as everyday wear and

B2C E-commerce Market Outlook

The B2C e-commerce market size globally was valued at approximately $4.89 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach around $9.87 trillion by 2032, exhibiting a robust CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. This remarkable growth is being driven by several factors, notably the increasing penetration of internet services, the growing preference for online shopping due to convenience, and the expansion of mobile commerce. Additionally, the continual evolution of technology and the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in online platforms are significantly enhancing user experiences, thereby fostering market growth. Moreover, the ongoing trend of omnichannel retailing is bridging the gap between traditional and online shopping experiences, providing a comprehensive shopping journey for consumers.

One of the primary growth factors for the B2C e-commerce market is the exponential rise in smartphone usage and internet accessibility worldwide. As of 2023, there are over 5 billion internet users globally, and this number continues to rise, driven by advances in mobile technology and wider network coverage, particularly in developing regions. The convenience of shopping on-the-go through mobile apps has become a significant driver, leading to increased sales and customer engagement in the B2C e-commerce sector. Furthermore, innovations in mobile payment solutions have simplified the purchasing process, making it more secure and efficient for consumers, thereby encouraging more people to engage in online shopping activities.

Another significant growth factor is the shift in consumer behavior and the increasing demand for a personalized shopping experience. Today's consumers expect tailored recommendations and a seamless shopping journey, which has driven e-commerce platforms to invest heavily in data analytics and AI technologies to understand consumer preferences better. This personalization not only enhances customer satisfaction but also increases the likelihood of repeat purchases, thus boosting sales. The integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in e-commerce is further enhancing online shopping experiences by allowing consumers to visualize products in a real-world context before making a purchase, which is particularly effective in categories such as fashion, furniture, and home decor.

The influence of social media on e-commerce is another catalyst for market growth. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have become powerful tools for product discovery and consumer engagement. The rise of social commerce, where consumers can directly purchase products through social media platforms, is altering traditional e-commerce pathways. Brands are leveraging these platforms to reach a broader audience, build brand loyalty, and drive sales through targeted marketing strategies. Social commerce not only provides an additional sales channel but also offers a more interactive and engaging shopping experience, which is particularly appealing to younger demographics.

Crossborder Ecommerce is emerging as a transformative force in the global B2C e-commerce market, enabling businesses to reach international consumers and expand their market presence beyond domestic borders. This trend is fueled by the increasing globalization of trade and the removal of traditional barriers, such as tariffs and complex logistics, which have historically hindered cross-border transactions. E-commerce platforms are investing in infrastructure and partnerships to facilitate seamless international transactions, offering localized payment options, language support, and efficient shipping solutions. As a result, consumers are gaining access to a wider variety of products from around the world, enhancing their shopping experience and driving demand for crossborder e-commerce solutions. This expansion is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can leverage e-commerce platforms to compete on a global scale and tap into new customer segments.

Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the B2C e-commerce market, accounting for the largest revenue share in 2023. This region's dominance is attributed to the massive consumer base, rapid urbanization, and the strong presence of e-commerce giants like Alibaba and JD.com. North America follows closely, driven by high internet penetration rates and advanced technological infrastructure. Europe also holds a significant market share, propelled by the increasing adoption of online shopping acr

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Core Database Statistics

Consumer Records: Over 269 million

Email Addresses: Over 160 million (verified and deliverable)

Phone Numbers: Over 76 million (mobile and landline)

Mailing Addresses: Over 116,000,000 (NCOA processed)

Geographic Coverage: Complete US (all 50 states)

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Targeting Categories Available

Demographics: Age ranges, education levels, occupation types, household composition, marital status, presence of children, income brackets, and gender (where legally permitted)

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Behavioral Data: Shopping preferences, brand affinities, online activity patterns, and purchase timing behaviors

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The Oman e-commerce market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a market size of $660 million in 2025, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.54% from 2019 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing smartphone penetration and internet access across Oman are making online shopping more accessible to a wider population. A young and digitally savvy demographic readily embraces e-commerce platforms, further propelling market growth. Furthermore, the rise of convenient payment gateways and improved logistics infrastructure, including reliable delivery services, are reducing barriers to online purchasing. The government's initiatives to promote digitalization within the economy also contribute significantly to this positive growth trajectory. Competitive pricing strategies employed by major players like Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and local companies like Namshi and Talabat, foster a dynamic market landscape, attracting a broader customer base. Despite the considerable growth, the market faces certain challenges. Limited awareness of online shopping among older demographics and concerns regarding online security and data privacy continue to hinder widespread adoption. Competition from established brick-and-mortar businesses and the need for further development in last-mile delivery, particularly in remote areas, represent additional obstacles to overcome. However, with continuous improvements in infrastructure, robust marketing campaigns targeting untapped consumer segments, and enhanced security measures, the Oman e-commerce market is poised for sustained, strong growth over the next decade, presenting significant opportunities for both established players and new entrants. Key drivers for this market are: Government Initiatives to Drive the Market. Potential restraints include: Government Initiatives to Drive the Market. Notable trends are: Raising Internet Penetration in Oman has a Positive Impact on the Market.

Context

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way people engage with e-commerce platforms. From personalized product recommendations and chatbots to dynamic pricing and ethical AI considerations, consumers are increasingly exposed to AI-driven features when shopping online. While these innovations enhance convenience and personalization, they also raise questions about trust, data privacy, and fairness.

This dataset was created through a structured survey designed to capture consumer experiences and perceptions of AI in e-commerce. It consists of 102 anonymized responses, primarily from students and young professionals, reflecting opinions on how AI influences their online shopping behavior.

Content

The dataset contains 102 entries and 20 columns, including:

• Demographics: Age group, gender, education, occupation.
• Shopping Behavior: Frequency of online shopping, awareness of AI tools.
• AI Interaction: Use of chatbots, recommendation engines, voice assistants, etc.
• Perceptions: Levels of trust, satisfaction, accuracy, and fairness.
• Concerns: Privacy issues, bias in recommendations, manipulative pricing.
• Attitudes: Views on transparency, ethics, and regulation in AI use.

Possible Uses

This dataset can be applied in multiple domains, including:

• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Understanding consumer behavior toward AI.
• Statistical Testing: Hypothesis testing with categorical data (e.g., chi-square).
• Clustering/Segmentation: Grouping consumers based on trust or satisfaction.
• Predictive Modeling: Building models to predict consumer trust in AI features.
• Education & Practice: A small yet diverse dataset for teaching survey analysis, visualization, and machine learning basics.

Limitations

• Sample size: With 102 responses, results are not fully generalizable.
• Demographic bias: Majority of respondents are students/young professionals.
• Self-reported data: Responses may carry bias or subjectivity.

Acknowledgment

This dataset was collected as part of an academic project on “The Influence of AI in E-Commerce.” Special thanks to all survey participants for their contributions.

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The e-commerce payment market share is expected to increase by USD 376.45 billion from 2020 to 2025, at a CAGR of 26.41%.

This e-commerce payment market research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers e-commerce payment market segmentation by type (e-wallets, cards, online banking, and direct debits) and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA). The e-commerce payment market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Amazon.com Inc., American Express Co., Apple Inc., Capital One Financial Corp., Mastercard Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc., Stripe Inc., The OLB Group Inc., UnionPay International Co. Ltd., and Visa Inc. among others.

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E-commerce Payment Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

Based on our research output, there has been a neutral impact on the market growth during and post COVID-19 era. The rising number of online transactions is notably driving the e-commerce payment market growth, although factors such as concerns related to privacy and security may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the e-commerce payment industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key E-commerce Payment Market Driver

The rising number of online transactions is notably driving the e-commerce payment market growth. Consumers are progressively adopting internet-connected devices for some transactions. The financial and e-commerce sectors are the main adopters of online transactions. Online transactions are gaining importance among individual consumers as they are very easy, quick, and convenient to use as compared to traditional methods. Consumers are also using smartphones to make online transactions at any time. However, these financial and e-commerce transactions are vulnerable to the threat of cyber-attacks. The use of e-commerce is influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. To avoid the spread of COVID-19, many countries have announced lockdowns and travel restrictions. Hence, the time spent by people on e-commerce websites is increasing in countries such as the US, the UAE, Italy, India, China, Spain, and Germany. The increase in the use of e-commerce websites is also increasing the demand for e-commerce payment platforms and, consequently, driving the growth of the market.

Key E-commerce Payment Market Trend

The rise in the use of wireless networks is the key market trend driving the e-commerce payment market growth. Increasing internet and wireless broadband penetration are one of the primary drivers for the growth of the e-commerce market as it is driving the social and the mobility phenomenon across the market. The increased distribution of wireless technologies is positively affecting the e-commerce payment market on two levels. Firstly, this infrastructure provides a functional and efficient platform for the vendors to showcase the product in a secure network for all the concerned buyers. Secondly, the entire digital ecosystem of both consumer and enterprise technologies demands the implementation of network access control capabilities to better shield the entire system from malicious software, network vulnerabilities, breaches, and security threats. This growing use of wireless networks will increase the market share of the e-commerce payment market due to their interdependency.

Key E-commerce Payment Market Challenge

The major challenge impeding the e-commerce payment market growth is the concerns related to privacy and security. Payment service providers use online cookies to gather personal data and customer information so that they can customize advertising messages to target key audiences. The indiscriminate use of cookies can infringe client privacy, while location-based online services have raised privacy concerns because these can reveal the geographical location of the customer. In general, online retailers may collect a large volume of data, including addresses, credit card information, passwords, and other credentials. Many companies also collect a large volume of data through cookies and other methods to determine demographics and better target advertising for future transactions. Confidential information, including consumer address and credit card information, is deterrent because m-commerce involves monetary transitions in real time. These factors can inhibit the online experience of customers and hinder the potential growth of the market durin

The number of smartphone users in Morocco was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 9.9 million users (+35.53 percent). After the eighteenth consecutive increasing year, the smartphone user base is estimated to reach 37.71 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Smartphone users here are limited to internet users of any age using a smartphone. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of smartphone users in countries like Tunisia and Algeria.