Research
Since 2014 RetailX has been researching the performance of over 100,000 D2C selling sites, assessing over 300 metrics and billions of data points, from which we analyse and rank the top-performing retailers and brands.
Initially our research was to support editorial output (and our Market, Sector and Performance Reports are still the high water mark for commercial analysis and benchmarking). However we now off direct access to the data to subscribers, RXPro members and clients.
For custom research, confidential briefings or custom activities and partnerships, drop us a note at [email protected].
Research Reports
Our research reports are available free of charge to retailers via our media partners, InternetRetailing and others.
Top1000 data download
Rich data on the Top1000 retailers, brands and marketplaces in Europe. Traffic, capabilities, revenues - all in one download for your target account research or competitive analysis.
ConsumerX
30,000 consumer surveys in 17 languages across Europe, the US and beyond... Now available 'under your thumb' in the new ConsumerX App
Leadership Barometer
A quarterly attitudinal survey of digital D2C leaders, covering skills, prospects, strategy and outlook. Ideal for benchmarking and future-scoping.
RetailDNA
JUNE 2024: Open beta of our direct access to thousands of retailers' performance cards
Custom Projects
We're proud to work with sector-leading vendors, retailers and advisors on research projects for in-house or onward publication. Talk to us for retailer, sector, consumer or market projects.
LATEST RESEARCH REPORTS
RANKING REPORTS
Download the RetailX US500 2025 report, our comprehensive analysis of the top 500 ecommerce and multi-channel retailers, brands, and marketplaces operating in the US. Our report examines their performance across 4 value chains—Customer, Product, Operations, and Capital—using a scoring system and highlighting leaders in each area. The report provides context on the US economic and demographic landscape, details consumer preferences, and lists the next 500 “Challenger” businesses, along with profiles of Amazon, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kroger Target, eBay and Kohl’s
SECTOR REPORTS
The InternetRetailing UK Fashion 2025 report, in association with commercetools, offers an in-depth look at the state of the UK fashion market. It examines this trend-driven retail landscape, highlighting the increasing integration of online and physical shopping, with digital innovation changing how UK shoppers discover and purchase fashion and accessories. It also looks at the […]
Helping retailers and brands to sell effectively on Amazon Download the Amazon Sellers Summit Report 2025, your essential guide to navigating the complexities and unlocking the immense potential of selling on Amazon. This in-depth report, directly supporting the Amazon Sellers Summit 2025, distils expert insights and actionable strategies to help both established sellers and newcomers […]
The UK Luxury 2025 report, in association with Imagino, examines the market dynamics of the luxury sector across the UK. It highlights key drivers of consumer behaviour, such as the perceived value and longevity of luxury items, the growing influence of sustainability, and the increasing importance of technology and mobile-first shopping. It also analyses the […]
The InternetRetailing Warehousing 2025 report looks at a critical stage of the direct-to-consumer journey. Retailers are investing in their warehouses to ensure they can deliver at pace, and in an increasingly green way. The report harnesses RetailX research and features three retailer interviews. B&Q tells InternetRetailing how it is utilising its store network to provide […]
REGION REPORTS
Download our first edition of the RetailX Germany 360° report. This new format reports on the German digital landscape, its consumers’ attitudes to shopping online and details of the retailers that lead the market. These are analysed through charts and the RetailX ranking. The RetailX Germany 360° report goes deeper by investigating market dynamics, retailer […]
