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State of the U.S. Online Retail Economy in Q3 2009
November 12, 2009




Gian Fulgoni, Chairman, comScore, Inc.
Note: A copy of this presentation will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of
today’s webinar
Data sourced from comScore‟s global panel of 2 million Internet
users



    360° View of Consumer Behavior                                                             Analysis Parameters

                Web Visiting                                                        E-commerce data includes all worldwide buying on
                and Viewing                                                          U.S. sites

                                                                                    Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term e-
                                                                                     commerce refers to online retail spending, which
 Demographics                                Online / Offline                        excludes travel, autos and auction sites
  Life Stages                                 Transactions
                                                                                    Behavioral activity through September 2009

                                                                                    Survey issued in October 2009, n=1046

                                                                                    Consumer Measurements:
                                                                                     –   Site Visitation
                                                                                     –   Buying
                                                                                     –   Mobile
                                                   Search                            –   Payment Method
    Video                                         Behavior
                                                                                     –   Attitudes and Intentions
                                                                                     –   Demographics
                  Media                                                             Retailer Views
                 Exposure
                                                                                     –   Multi-Channel vs. Pure Play



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comScore Customer Knowledge Platform:
    A 360° View of 2 Million Global Internet Users

WEB VISITING & VIEWING                                                                   DEMOGRAPHICS
•   All Website/Page Click Stream                                                        • Self-reported and validated
•   Content Viewed                                                                       • Appended Segments (e.g. Claritas, Acxiom)
•   Search Engine Queries                                                                • Individual & Household Level
•   Keyword Used

ONLINE TRANSACTIONS                                                                      SURVEYS
• All Secure Session Activity                                                            • Email or Contextual “Pops”
• Purchases and Subscriptions                                                            • Behavior-activated Surveys
• Price Paid, Shipping & Handling,                                                       • Observation of All Surveys Taken
  Promotions                                                                               Across All Suppliers
• Applications/Configurations

        MARKETING STIMULI                                                                OFFLINE PURCHASING
                                                                                         • Linked using Name and Address
        • Online Ads                                   TV VIEWING                        • Client CRM Databases
        • Referral Links                               • Link to Digital Set Top TV Data
                                                         Using Name & Address            • Retailer Loyalty Card Data




                           Designed to be representative of the online population
                                  Projectable to the total U.S. population
                            TRUSTe certified for information privacy & security

                                    © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   3
State of the Economy: A Review of Key
 Macroeconomic Trends




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Validation of comScore Sales Data:
 Comparison of comScore data to U.S. Department of Commerce

                            Quarterly U.S. e-Commerce Sales ($ Billions)
                                    Source: comScore & U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
 Billions ($)




                % Change in e-Commerce Sales vs. YA
                  Q2 ‟08   Q3 ‟08      Q4 ‟08                 Q1 ‟09                  Q2 ‟09
U.S. Dept. of
                    9%      5%            -5%                    -6%                   -5%
Commerce
comScore           12%      5%            -4%                    -3%                   -4%     comScore Estimate = (Total Non-Travel – Event Tickets +
                                                                                               Estimated Auction Fees and Autos)

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                                                                                               Excludes travel and event tickets, but includes auction fees and
                                                                                               autos
Q1- Q3 retail e-commerce sales are down 1% versus year ago, while
travel sales are down 6%

               e-Commerce Dollar Sales Growth ($ Billions)
                        Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement
                                                                                                            +7%

                                                                                              +17%
                                                                                                        $221
                                                                                +20%      $200
                                                                                                                         -3%
                                                          +22%
                                                                              $171                                +9%
                               +26%
                                                                                                     +12%
                                                                                                                        $153
               +29%
                                                     $143
                                                                                       +13%
                             $117
                                                                         +20%                                                  -6%
               $93                           +26%
         $72          +33%
                                                                                                                  +6%
                                                                                                     +21%
                                                                                       +24%
Travel                                                                   +24%
                                                                                                                               -1%
                                              +26%
                      +26%

 Non-
Travel




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We‟re seeing clear signs that we‟ve hit the bottom but still no positive
growth ….

                     Quarterly e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA
                                 Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement


                    23%
                                       19%
     17%
                                                                           13%
                                                           11%
                                                                                         6%
                                                                                                                     0%           -1%           -2%
                                                                                                      -3%




                 Quarterly Retail & Food Services Sales Growth vs. YA
                                 Source: U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)


      4%    4%                        5%                    4%
                                                                           2%          1%




                                                                                                    -8%
                                                                                                                 -10%             -9%



                                                                             Note: The U.S. Department of Commerce calculation includes total retail and
                                                                             food service sales, which also includes motor vehicles and parts dealers
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Sales trends through the third quarter of „09 mirror last year and
    show no growth

                                         e-Commerce Dollar Sales ($ Billions)
                                               Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

 % Chg
vs. Prior
                   +43%    -15%      -3%         +5%              +38%                -20%          -2%        -1%      +26%     -18%      -3%        -2%
Quarter


                                                              $39.1                                                  $38.1
                 $33.0                                                          $31.2
                                                                                                  $30.6      $30.3             $31.0    $30.2       $29.6
                                               $28.4
                          $28.0     $27.2
  Billions ($)




                 Q4 '06   Q1 '07    Q2 '07     Q3 '07             Q4 '07             Q1 '08         Q2 '08    Q3 '08    Q4 '08    Q1 '09   Q2 '09     Q3 '09

                      “Retail sales showed further signs of stabilization in October, according to new data from Mastercard‟s
                     SpendingPulse unit, but they're not posting the kind of gains that would significantly boost the economy.”
                                                          --WSJ Blogs, November 12, 2009


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All income segments showing declines in e-commerce spending


          Q3 2009 e-Commerce Sales vs. YA by Income Segment
                    Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement


           Income Segment                        Online Retail Spending         Bracket Share of
                                                    Change vs. YA Online Retail Online Retail
                      Income Segment                                                      Online Retail

          Under $50,000                                               -5%             21% Spending


          $50,000 - $99,999                                           -1%            45%


          $100,000 or more                                            -3%             34%


          Total                                                       -2%           100%




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As the older mid-to-upper income households save to re-create their lost
wealth, they are cutting spending. The 18-44 age group is purchasing more
versus year ago, particularly in the high income segment



                                                                          Q3 „09 Ecom Sales
Age & Income Segment                                                        % Chg vs. YA
  $50K - $99.9K
 18-44 yrs of age…………………………….. +3%
 45 yrs or older……………………………… -5%

  $100K or more
 18-44 yrs of age ………………………….. +10%
 45 yrs or older……………………………… -12%


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While no positive growth as of yet, the monthly trend in e-commerce
sales in Q3 is somewhat encouraging


                         Monthly e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA
                                Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

          Month                                                                        Growth Rate vs. YA
          January 2009                                                                             +2%
          February 2009*                                                                           +2%
          March 2009                                                                               -1%
          April 2009                                                                               0%
          May 2009                                                                                 -4%
          June 2009                                                                                -1%
          July 2009                                                                                -5%
          August 2009                                                                              -1%
          September 2009                                                                           0%
          *February 2009 growth rate is seasonally adjusted to account for the leap year (2008).




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E-commerce continues to attract more buyers but they are spending
less than a year ago


                      Key e-Commerce Buyer & Transaction Measures
                                          Source: comScore E-commerce Measurement



     There are                                                           % Chg in Q3 „09 vs. YA
   more people
  buying online    E-commerce Sales Growth                                       -2%
     vs. YA but    Buyer Change                                                 +19.6%
      they are
                   Dollars Per Buyer Change                                     -18.4%
     spending
  less via fewer   Dollars Per Transaction
                                                                                 -2.4%
                   Change
   transactions
     and fewer     Transactions per Buyer
                                                                                -16.4%
    dollars per    Change
    transaction




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Consumer sentiment about the current state of the economy has
improved – albeit marginally – among those earning less than $100K

                Consumer Fear Factor by Income Segment
              Q. To what extent do you agree with the following statement:
              “I am more afraid of the economic future than ever before.”
                       Source: comScore Surveys – July & October 2009



        -2%                                    -2%                          0%    %age Pt. Change vs. Q2

       77%                                                                  75%
                                             73%




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However, a slightly improved outlook means little when you consider
the impact of consumer debt on one‟s ability to spend on
discretionary items

    Impact of Debt on Spending for Non-Essentials by Income Segment
    Q. How has your current level of debt impacted your ability to spend on non-essentials?
                                    Source: comScore Survey October 2009




          4%                              4%                                   6%    % Spending More on
                                                                                     Non-Essentials



                                          50%                                  46%
         65%                                                                         % Spending Less on
                                                                                     Non-Essentials




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Unemployment/job security continues to be a top concern among all
consumers

     Percent of Respondents Citing Their One Most Important Concern
    Q. Based on your current situation, which one of the following economic conditions most
                                          concerns you?
                                      Source: comScore Survey October 2009



                                   Among All Consumers                         Among Consumers
                                                                              Earning $100K or more
  Unemployment/Job                                              42%                   34%
  Security
  Rising Prices                                                 32%                   19%
  Financial Markets                                             13%                   27%
  Real Estate/Home                                                8%                  15%
  Values
  Other                                                           5%                   5%



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Consumers remain most concerned about unemployment, with little
 overall change in consumers‟ most pressing issues over the past
 several months

               Percent of Respondents Citing Their One Most Important Issue
              Q. Based on your current situation, which one of the following economic conditions
                                               most concerns you?
                              Source: comScore Surveys - January, April, July & October 2009


                             Rising                              Unemployment/                           Financial                  Real Estate/
                             Prices                               Job Security                           Markets                    Home Values
                       Jan   April   July       Oct          Jan          April       July   Oct   Jan   April   July   Oct   Jan     April   July   Oct
                        09    09      09        09            09           09          09    09     09    09      09    09     09      09      09    09


Total                  29%   28%     32%        32%          46%          46%         40%    42%   14%   15%     13%    13%   7%      8%      8%     8%


Household Income

    $100K or more      15%   7%      22%        19%          42%          44%         28%    34%   20%   34%     30%    27%   19%     11%     11%    15%


        $50K-$99,999   21%   22%     27%        28%          50%          50%         44%    43%   18%   17%     15%    13%   9%      10%     10%    12%


         Under $50K    36%   38%     40%        39%          44%          44%         39%    42%   10%    8%     6%     9%    3%      7%      6%     4%



            “The U.S. jobless rate jumped up 0.4 percentage point to 10.2% in October, the highest level
             since April 1983. The government‟s broader measure of unemployment shot up even more,
                                     rising half a point to 17.5%.” –WSJ, Nov. „09

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Just over half of consumers believe it will take more than a year for
the unemployment rate to show signs of improvement

                         Unemployment Rate Predictions
            Q. When do you think the unemployment rate will begin to improve?
                         Source: comScore Surveys - July & October 2009



     +1%           +2%                                   +5%                -6%   0%   %age Pt. Change
                                                                                           vs. Q2




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Inflation concerns are again beginning to surface. To no surprise, as
HH income decreases, rising prices become more worrisome

        Consumer Concern Over Rising Prices by Income Segment
           Q. Are you afraid that prices are going to rise in the next 3 months?
                                    Source: comScore Survey – October 2009




            85%
                                                 76%
                                                                             71%
                                                                                   Yes



                                                                                   No
            15%                                  24%                         29%




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Some pundits are optimistic about the recession being “technically
over,” but there are still many factors that will impact the speed of
recovery


                   October 23, 2009                                                                          October 29, 2009
 “25% of U.S. mortgage holders are “underwater” on
  their mortgages, with more than 10,000 additional
 U.S. homeowners entering the foreclosure process                                       “A total of 690,000 new vehicles were sold under the Cash for
  every day – and millions more homeowners only a                                         Clunkers program last summer, but only 125,000 of those
     (missing) pay check away from joining that                                              were vehicles that would not have been sold anyway,
                      category.”                                                         [according to Edmunds.com]…[Because the] overwhelming
                                                                                          majority of sales would have taken place anyway at some
    Note: According to the blog, The Big Picture,                                          time in the last half of 2009…that means the government
 “nationally, 22% of all homes are underwater…Back                                         ended up spending about $24,000 each for those 125,000
 out the mortgage-free homes, and we get 33% of all                                                         additional vehicle sales.”
         mortgaged homes are underwater.”




                  November 6, 2009                                                                             November 9, 2009

  “U.S. consumer credit fell in September for an eighth                                   “The U.S. jobless rate jumped up 0.4 percentage point to
    straight month, the longest series of declines on                                      10.2% in October, the highest level since April 1983. The
   record, as thousands of Americans lost their jobs                                      government‟s broader measure of unemployment shot up
   and banks tightened access to loans… More than                                                  even more, rising half a point to 17.5%.”
    100 banks have failed this year, and lenders are
     requiring tougher conditions for the credit they
         extend to consumers and businesses.”


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The promising Q3 „09 GDP report that showed 3.5% growth needs to
be considered in the context of several short term stimuli that
contributed to a temporary boost in the growth rate


  “More than one percentage point of GDP growth in the third quarter came from car sales,
  driven in a large part by the temporary "cash for clunkers" program. After surging in July
                  and August, retail car sales dropped 10.4% in September.”
                                      --WSJ, Oct 30, 2009



     “Q3 GDP was also propped up by home building, which rose for the first time since
   2005…and contributed a half-percentage point to GDP growth. But much of the housing
  revival reflects government efforts to push down mortgage rates, prevent or at least slow
                    foreclosures, and reward home buyers with tax credits.”
                                      --WSJ, Oct 30, 2009



  “Banks are buying U.S. government debt in an effort to shore up their balance sheets…Bank
         lending is basically back to where it was two years ago, and shows no sign off
   rebounding...Lending to small business, the real engine of job creation, is sadly decreasing
                                          each month.”
                   --John Mauldin, President, Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC




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Job losses as a percentage of peak employment have dropped lower
(and longer) than any other post WWII recession

                                                         Percent Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions
                                                                            Source: CalculatedRiskBlog.com
        % Job Losses Relative to Peak Employment Month




                                                                                    Number of Months After Peak Employment


 “The country has lost more jobs as a percentage of peak employment than any time since the Great Depression.
                This includes the recessions of the early 1980s, even when they are combined.”
                                         --The Business Insider, Oct. „09


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Gas prices are increasing again, while food prices are now back to
year-ago levels

                                           Percent Change in Price vs. YA
                                                   Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics




                                6%




                                                          -42%                                   -40%   -40%




       CPI for Gasoline (all types) by Month in 2009


 250                                                                                        AAA‟s Daily Fuel Gauge Report
 200
 150                                                                                               Regular Unleaded Gas
 100
  50
                                                                                       Avg. Price for Nov. 3, 2009:       $2.89
   0
                                                                                       % Chg vs. Month Ago Avg:            +9%
                                                                                       % Chg vs. YA Avg:                   +11%

                            Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics


                                 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   22
The Economy‟s Impact on Consumers‟ Online
 Shopping Behavior




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The Books & Magazines category was a top performer in Q3 ‟09, and
will be one to watch as we head into the holiday season, with a
heated price war already underway
   Q3 2009 e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA by Retail Sub-Category
                               Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

                 Category                                                              Growth vs. YA
                 Books & Magazines                                                          Up
                 Consumer Electronics (x PC Peripherals)                                    Up
                 Sport & Fitness                                                       Marginally Up
                 Computers/Peripherals/PDAs                                            Marginally Up
                 Video Games, Consoles & Acces.                                             Flat
                 Event Tickets                                                        Marginally Down
                 Jewelry & Watches                                                    Marginally Down
                 Apparel & Accessories                                                     Down
                 Home & Garden                                                             Down
                 Furniture, Appliances & Equipment                                   Significantly Down
                 Toys & Hobbies                                                      Significantly Down
                 Flowers, Greetings & Misc. Gifts                                    Significantly Down
                 Music, Movies & Videos                                              Significantly Down

   “The holiday period represents anywhere between 25% and 40% of the industry's annual sales and is make-
                               or-break for some categories, according to NRF.”
                                               – WSJ, Oct. „09

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Pure play sites accounted for nearly six of every ten e-commerce
dollars spent in Q3 „09, their highest share on record


        e-Commerce Dollar Share by Retailer Type
             Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement




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During the holiday season, buyers are more likely to make purchases
on more than 1 site, buying on an average of 3 sites during the period


              % Buyers Making a Purchase on 1 Site vs. 2+ Sites by Quarter
                                      Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

Average # of sites
buyers purchased
 on, of those who    2.97              3.02                      2.97              3.33         2.84   2.84    2.75
bought from more
  than one site.

                                        42%                       41%                           40%    38%     36%
                     44%                                                           48%




                                        58%                       59%                           60%    62%     64%
                     56%                                                           52%




                     Q1 08           Q2 08                     Q3 08               Q4 08       Q1 09   Q2 09   Q3 09
                                                                              1 site      2+ sites




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With more cross-shopping and less consumer loyalty toward a given
retailer during the holiday season, it‟s no wonder aggressive pricing
is taking center stage


                                                                                         Amazon vs. Wal-Mart Buyer Overlap
                                                                                     Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement



                                                                                    3%       3%      8%       3%        4%     3%




                                                                                77%         79%     70%      80%        78%    83%




   “Borders Group Inc took the latest step in                                                       23%
                                                                                20%         18%              17%        19%    15%
     the battle for book buyers this holiday
    season, promising customers it will ship
   items to their homes for free when they're                                  Q2 08       Q3 08   Q4 08     Q1 09   Q2 09    Q3 09
  out of stock in the company's bookstores.”
                – Reuters, Oct. „09                                                       Walmart Only    Amazon Only    Overlap




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In Q3, a few retailers were able to increase buyer conversion while
experiencing heightened visitation compared to year ago



                                                                                                           Average change in
                                                                                                            Buyer Conversion
                                                                                                           vs. year ago among
                                                                                                               top retailers:
                                                                                                                    -3%




 Q3 „09 UV‟s
               4.7                     37.0                                10.8                     14.8
    (MM)




                     © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   28   Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement & Media Metrix
While luxury department stores have taken a hit in this economy,
                  invitation-only e-luxury sites are flourishing – at least in visitation

                              Unique Visitors and Growth vs. YA for                                                                          % Composition by HH Income for
                                        September 2009                                                                                             September 2009
                                      Source: comScore Media Metrix                                                                             Source: comScore Media Metrix


                                   118%*
                        500
                                                                                                                                                    Total                 Gilt
                        450                                                                                                                                  HauteLook            Ideeli RueLaLa
                                                        +199%                 +222%                                                               Internet               Groupe
                        400
Unique Visitors (000)




                        350                                                                                                       Less than
                                                                                                                                                   28%         25%        24%     21%     14%
                        300                                                                                                       $40K
                                                                                                        +40%
                        250
                                                                                                                                  $40K-$74.9K      35%         33%        31%     32%     23%
                        200
                        150
                                                                                                                                  $75K-$99.9K      15%         17%        14%     20%     22%
                        100
                         50                                                                                                       $100K or
                          0                                                                                                                        22%         25%        31%     27%     41%
                                                                                                                                  more


                          *Note: comScore began tracking Hautelook in October „09 therefore its above
                          growth rate is calculated vs. Jan „09 instead of vs. YA




                                 Groupon.com – a relatively new “deal-of-the-day” site with a slightly different model and
                                         broader appeal – has grown 250% from July 2009 to September 2009.



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PayPal B2C Market Share has grown steadily over the past four years to
almost 10% of B2C Transactions; 2008 Holiday-promotions drove an increase
in PayPal dollar share for retailers

                             PayPal B2C e-Commerce Market Share
                                Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

                                                                                                                  9.5%
                                                        6.5%                                 7.5%
                  4.5%                                                                4.1%                 5.0%
          2.3%                           3.5%


              2006                               2007                                  2008                 1H 2009
                                                    Dollars                      Transactions


                 PayPal Share of Dollars at Specific Online Retailer Site
                                Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement

                                                                                                                          Point
 In Q4 08, Overstock.com customers were                                                         Q3 08       Q4 08
                                                                                                                         Change
  presented with 15% cash back on a $100
       purchase when using PayPal                                                               15.0%       18.6%         3.6
                                                                     Overstock.com
    Dell.com gave PayPal preferential                                Dell.com                       1.9%    7.0%          5.1
treatment, positioning the payment option
right under Dell‟s payment plan and above                            AE.com                         3.0%    8.0%          5.0
        all other credit card options



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Retailers have increased their discounting in response to sluggish
consumer demand



                                      % Change in Offers per Retailer in 2009 vs. YA
                                                                               Source: ShopLocal

                       350
                                                                                      +10%             +22%                       +16%
                       300
 Offers per Retailer




                                                                  +11%                                                +7%   +3%
                       250             +5%      -5%                                                           +16%
                             +15%
                       200
                       150
                       100
                       50
                        0
                              Jan      Feb       Mar               Apr                May              Jun      Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct

                                                                                    2008                 2009

                        “Shoppers are „testing the waters a little more aggressively," said Ken Perkins, president of Retail
                        Metrics Inc., a retail research firm. "They've gone from dipping their toe into the discretionary pool
                                       to stepping in a little further, maybe up to their ankles.” – WSJ, Nov. „09



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Coupon sites continue to grow in importance during these tough
economic times, and as we saw in Q4 „08 we‟ll likely see visits and
UVs spike in Q4 „09

 Growth in Unique Visitors & Total Visits to                                        % Composition of Coupon Users on Selected
           Coupon Sites vs. YA                                                           Retail Sites in September 2009
          Source: comScore Media Metrix                                                      Source: comScore Segment Metrix




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Savvy Smartphone Users are Shopping Using Mobile:
Is the smartphone to mobile advertising what broadband is to the PC?

                                                                        Category % Reach Among Mobile Phone Users
                                                                                Accessed Via Mobile Device
                                                                       Source: comScore MobiLens, US, 3-month average ending August „09




             Source: TechCrunch, October 2009


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2009 Holiday Season Preview

         “Holiday shopping in 2008 was defined by the huge discounts
          that were available - and available very early in the holiday
                      season.” – Reuters, October 2009

                                          What will this year bring?




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Burning questions we‟re answering for retailers this holiday season:

 In-store sales is still the primary metric we focus on. How do I prove that my holiday
  marketing spend drove incremental sales in my physical retail locations?
 I‟m advertising heavily across multiple channels this holiday season. What mix of
  marketing channels (digital and traditional) have the most significant impact on my
  brand?
 Have retailers‟ market shares shifted during the holidays within the Consumer
  Electronics category? – Same question for Apparel
 I know which digital marketing tactics (search, display, email, etc.) are driving traffic
  to my site. Which are most successful in driving online sales? How does this
  compare to my competitors?
 What do my category buyers do before ultimately purchasing? What sites do they
  visit? What do they search for?
 We‟ve ramped up our search spend this holiday season. How do I validate that this
  spend drove incremental sales that we wouldn‟t have gotten if we didn‟t spend?
 I know where to find my demographic target online, and I know where to find heavy
  visitors to my category. How do I determine where my category buyers are online so
  I can design my media plan accordingly?

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A net 46% of consumers earning under $50K anticipate spending less this
  holiday season; meanwhile a net 38% and 32% of those earning $50K to
  $100K and more than $100K respectively anticipate spending less

                              Plans for Holiday Spending This Season
                       Q. Do you anticipate your spending for the holiday season to be...?
                                                Source: comScore Survey October 2009


              Overall, 50% of consumers anticipate their spending to be less this holiday season


                                                                                        7%
                                                                                                More than I Typically Spend
                                                   8%
                  9%
                                                                                        55%
                                                 45%                                            About the same
                  37%



                                                 46%                                    39%
                  55%
                                                                                                Less than I Typically Spend




Share of Online
Retail Spend:     (21%)                           (45%)                                 (34%)


                                  © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   36
Of those who intend on spending less this holiday season, more than
half say it‟s because they have less money

   Reasons Consumers are Planning to Spend Less This Holiday Season
      Q. Why are you planning to spend less this holiday season? (check all that apply)
                                      Source: comScore Survey October 2009




                        © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   37
One-fourth of consumers typically travel during the holidays, with
half planning to stay with family and friends and 15 percent saying
they‟ve cancelled their plans completely

                                                              Holiday Travel
                                          Source: comScore Survey October 2009

                                                                                        Q. Which of the following
  Q. Do you typically travel during the holidays?                                    describes your travel plans this
                                                                                            holiday season?
                                                                                          (check all that apply)


                                             Yes




            No




                               © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   38
Retailers are reaching into their marketing toolboxes this season to
find ways to provide value to consumers and incentivize spending…


                    Smart merchants will look at consumer behavior and apply free shipping and
   Promotions       other promotional offers to specific customer segments during specific time
                                         periods. (Internet Retailer, Oct. ‘09)

                     Layaway plans making a comeback for holiday shopping season: Driven by
                    the credit crunch and sagging economy, Toys-R-Us has joined a growing list of
     Layaway          retailers reviving the once-popular payment plan in an effort to boost sales.
                                                (Chicago Tribune, Oct. ‘09)


                    Walmart plans to reduce prices as the season advances in areas including
                                    home, food and gifts. (Bloomberg, Oct ‘09)
  Price Discounts
                    Discount retailer Target is offering up to half off of popular toys like Barbie
                          and Fisher Price to lure bargain hunters this holiday season.
                                               (CNNMoney.com, Oct. ‘09)


                       With an understanding that many of today’s shoppers use Facebook and
                        Twitter regularly, and because these tools are more cost-effective than
   Social Media     traditional advertising, 47.1 percent of retailers surveyed will be increasing their
                             use of social media this holiday season. (Shop.org, Oct. ‘09)


                     © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   39
…And, on the cost side of things, they‟re also doing more to try to
boost profit margins and finish the year strong

                      Because of the economic downturn this year, many retailers are under-
                    ordering products – Baird notes that retailers’ inbound container shipments
                              are down 16% from a year ago. (Bloomberg, Oct. ‘09)
    Inventory
   Management        Shoppers willing to pry open their wallets may find a surprise on the shelves
                   this season: not as many brands, a diminished palette of colors, and fewer
                                      deep discounts. (Boston Globe, Oct. ‘09)



                   Nearly half the nation's 25 biggest retail chains expect to hire fewer holiday
    Personnel/     workers this season than they did last year, another sign that retailers aren't
     Staffing         counting on recession-strained shoppers to relax the tight grip on their
                                pocketbooks this year. (Wall Street Journal, Oct. ‘09)


                   The web will influence one in three holiday purchases this year, and retailers
                   are using the Internet not only as a sales channel but also as a marketing
   Tweaking                                 vehicle. (Shop.org, Oct.‘09)
  Marketing Mix
                   The proliferation of mobile applications and social networks may yield new
                    opportunities to pursue targeted advertising, build brand loyalty and measure
                                 campaign effectiveness. (Retail Trading, Sept. ‘09)


                    © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   40
Two thirds of consumers have not yet started their holiday shopping

                              Timing of Holiday Shopping
                 Q. Have you started shopping for the holidays?
                                 Source: comScore Survey October 2009




                                                                         No 68%




                                                                         Yes 32%




                   © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   41
Free shipping has become increasingly more prevalent; the
percentage of transactions with free shipping increased 11 points
since Q1 „08 to account for 42% of all e-commerce transactions



Percentage of e-Commerce Transactions with Free Shipping                       Average Order Value (AOV)
           Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement                             Free Versus Paid Shipping
                                                                                          Free       Paid
                                                                                Time
                                                                                        Shipping   Shipping
                                                                               Period
                                                                                          AOV        AOV

                                                                               Q1 08     $113        $86


                                                                               Q2 08     $120        $88


                                                                               Q3 08     $115        $91


                                                                               Q4 08     $116        $96


                                                                               Q1 09     $114        $87


                                                                               Q2 09     $104        $88


                                                                               Q3 09     $106        $90




                         © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   42
Current Predictions for the 2009 Holiday Season…


 Retail Predictions
  The International Council of Shopping Centers: +1%
  Deloitte Research: flat
  Retail Forward: flat
  Archstone Consulting: - 1%
  National Retail Federation: -1%

  E-commerce Predictions
                                                                         Historical Comparison
  Forrester: +8%                                                         Dept of Commerce   Forrester
                                                          Q1 2009             -5.8%           +11%
                                                          Q2 2009             -4.5%           +12%




          comScore forecast will be issued w/o November 23


                   © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   43
Key Takeaways




           © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   44
Key Takeaways

 We‟re seeing clear signs that we‟ve hit the bottom of the decline in e-commerce
  spending, and comScore expects some modest growth in the holiday season
  compared to last year
 Consumers continue to be very cautious about their spending given concerns about:
  – The job market/unemployment/lack of job creation
  – Declines in housing prices/Underwater mortgages
  – Lack of credit and too much debt
  – Rising gas prices

 E-commerce continues to attract more buyers, but they are spending less than a
  year ago by completing fewer transactions and spending less per shopping trip
 Retailers are hiring fewer workers and carefully planning their inventory so as to
  avoid heavy discounting post-season
 The holiday season will likely be characterized by heavy discounts/price wars,
  promotions/couponing, an earlier start to the season and an increased use of digital
  marketing



                        © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   45
QUESTIONS?


Please contact us at learnmore@comscore.com if
you have any additional questions or comments.




             © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential.   46
Thank You!
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ComScore State Of Us Online Retail Economy In Q3 09

  • 1. State of the U.S. Online Retail Economy in Q3 2009 November 12, 2009 Gian Fulgoni, Chairman, comScore, Inc. Note: A copy of this presentation will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of today’s webinar
  • 2. Data sourced from comScore‟s global panel of 2 million Internet users 360° View of Consumer Behavior Analysis Parameters Web Visiting  E-commerce data includes all worldwide buying on and Viewing U.S. sites  Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term e- commerce refers to online retail spending, which Demographics Online / Offline excludes travel, autos and auction sites Life Stages Transactions  Behavioral activity through September 2009  Survey issued in October 2009, n=1046  Consumer Measurements: – Site Visitation – Buying – Mobile Search – Payment Method Video Behavior – Attitudes and Intentions – Demographics Media  Retailer Views Exposure – Multi-Channel vs. Pure Play © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 2
  • 3. comScore Customer Knowledge Platform: A 360° View of 2 Million Global Internet Users WEB VISITING & VIEWING DEMOGRAPHICS • All Website/Page Click Stream • Self-reported and validated • Content Viewed • Appended Segments (e.g. Claritas, Acxiom) • Search Engine Queries • Individual & Household Level • Keyword Used ONLINE TRANSACTIONS SURVEYS • All Secure Session Activity • Email or Contextual “Pops” • Purchases and Subscriptions • Behavior-activated Surveys • Price Paid, Shipping & Handling, • Observation of All Surveys Taken Promotions Across All Suppliers • Applications/Configurations MARKETING STIMULI OFFLINE PURCHASING • Linked using Name and Address • Online Ads TV VIEWING • Client CRM Databases • Referral Links • Link to Digital Set Top TV Data Using Name & Address • Retailer Loyalty Card Data Designed to be representative of the online population Projectable to the total U.S. population TRUSTe certified for information privacy & security © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 3
  • 4. State of the Economy: A Review of Key Macroeconomic Trends © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 4
  • 5. Validation of comScore Sales Data: Comparison of comScore data to U.S. Department of Commerce Quarterly U.S. e-Commerce Sales ($ Billions) Source: comScore & U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Billions ($) % Change in e-Commerce Sales vs. YA Q2 ‟08 Q3 ‟08 Q4 ‟08 Q1 ‟09 Q2 ‟09 U.S. Dept. of 9% 5% -5% -6% -5% Commerce comScore 12% 5% -4% -3% -4% comScore Estimate = (Total Non-Travel – Event Tickets + Estimated Auction Fees and Autos) © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 5 Excludes travel and event tickets, but includes auction fees and autos
  • 6. Q1- Q3 retail e-commerce sales are down 1% versus year ago, while travel sales are down 6% e-Commerce Dollar Sales Growth ($ Billions) Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement +7% +17% $221 +20% $200 -3% +22% $171 +9% +26% +12% $153 +29% $143 +13% $117 +20% -6% $93 +26% $72 +33% +6% +21% +24% Travel +24% -1% +26% +26% Non- Travel © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 6
  • 7. We‟re seeing clear signs that we‟ve hit the bottom but still no positive growth …. Quarterly e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement 23% 19% 17% 13% 11% 6% 0% -1% -2% -3% Quarterly Retail & Food Services Sales Growth vs. YA Source: U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) 4% 4% 5% 4% 2% 1% -8% -10% -9% Note: The U.S. Department of Commerce calculation includes total retail and food service sales, which also includes motor vehicles and parts dealers © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 7
  • 8. Sales trends through the third quarter of „09 mirror last year and show no growth e-Commerce Dollar Sales ($ Billions) Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement % Chg vs. Prior +43% -15% -3% +5% +38% -20% -2% -1% +26% -18% -3% -2% Quarter $39.1 $38.1 $33.0 $31.2 $30.6 $30.3 $31.0 $30.2 $29.6 $28.4 $28.0 $27.2 Billions ($) Q4 '06 Q1 '07 Q2 '07 Q3 '07 Q4 '07 Q1 '08 Q2 '08 Q3 '08 Q4 '08 Q1 '09 Q2 '09 Q3 '09 “Retail sales showed further signs of stabilization in October, according to new data from Mastercard‟s SpendingPulse unit, but they're not posting the kind of gains that would significantly boost the economy.” --WSJ Blogs, November 12, 2009 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 8
  • 9. All income segments showing declines in e-commerce spending Q3 2009 e-Commerce Sales vs. YA by Income Segment Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Income Segment Online Retail Spending Bracket Share of Change vs. YA Online Retail Online Retail Income Segment Online Retail Under $50,000 -5% 21% Spending $50,000 - $99,999 -1% 45% $100,000 or more -3% 34% Total -2% 100% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 9
  • 10. As the older mid-to-upper income households save to re-create their lost wealth, they are cutting spending. The 18-44 age group is purchasing more versus year ago, particularly in the high income segment Q3 „09 Ecom Sales Age & Income Segment % Chg vs. YA $50K - $99.9K  18-44 yrs of age…………………………….. +3%  45 yrs or older……………………………… -5% $100K or more  18-44 yrs of age ………………………….. +10%  45 yrs or older……………………………… -12% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 10
  • 11. While no positive growth as of yet, the monthly trend in e-commerce sales in Q3 is somewhat encouraging Monthly e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Month Growth Rate vs. YA January 2009 +2% February 2009* +2% March 2009 -1% April 2009 0% May 2009 -4% June 2009 -1% July 2009 -5% August 2009 -1% September 2009 0% *February 2009 growth rate is seasonally adjusted to account for the leap year (2008). © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 11
  • 12. E-commerce continues to attract more buyers but they are spending less than a year ago Key e-Commerce Buyer & Transaction Measures Source: comScore E-commerce Measurement There are % Chg in Q3 „09 vs. YA more people buying online E-commerce Sales Growth -2% vs. YA but Buyer Change +19.6% they are Dollars Per Buyer Change -18.4% spending less via fewer Dollars Per Transaction -2.4% Change transactions and fewer Transactions per Buyer -16.4% dollars per Change transaction © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 12
  • 13. Consumer sentiment about the current state of the economy has improved – albeit marginally – among those earning less than $100K Consumer Fear Factor by Income Segment Q. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “I am more afraid of the economic future than ever before.” Source: comScore Surveys – July & October 2009 -2% -2% 0% %age Pt. Change vs. Q2 77% 75% 73% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 13
  • 14. However, a slightly improved outlook means little when you consider the impact of consumer debt on one‟s ability to spend on discretionary items Impact of Debt on Spending for Non-Essentials by Income Segment Q. How has your current level of debt impacted your ability to spend on non-essentials? Source: comScore Survey October 2009 4% 4% 6% % Spending More on Non-Essentials 50% 46% 65% % Spending Less on Non-Essentials © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 14
  • 15. Unemployment/job security continues to be a top concern among all consumers Percent of Respondents Citing Their One Most Important Concern Q. Based on your current situation, which one of the following economic conditions most concerns you? Source: comScore Survey October 2009 Among All Consumers Among Consumers Earning $100K or more Unemployment/Job 42% 34% Security Rising Prices 32% 19% Financial Markets 13% 27% Real Estate/Home 8% 15% Values Other 5% 5% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 15
  • 16. Consumers remain most concerned about unemployment, with little overall change in consumers‟ most pressing issues over the past several months Percent of Respondents Citing Their One Most Important Issue Q. Based on your current situation, which one of the following economic conditions most concerns you? Source: comScore Surveys - January, April, July & October 2009 Rising Unemployment/ Financial Real Estate/ Prices Job Security Markets Home Values Jan April July Oct Jan April July Oct Jan April July Oct Jan April July Oct 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 Total 29% 28% 32% 32% 46% 46% 40% 42% 14% 15% 13% 13% 7% 8% 8% 8% Household Income $100K or more 15% 7% 22% 19% 42% 44% 28% 34% 20% 34% 30% 27% 19% 11% 11% 15% $50K-$99,999 21% 22% 27% 28% 50% 50% 44% 43% 18% 17% 15% 13% 9% 10% 10% 12% Under $50K 36% 38% 40% 39% 44% 44% 39% 42% 10% 8% 6% 9% 3% 7% 6% 4% “The U.S. jobless rate jumped up 0.4 percentage point to 10.2% in October, the highest level since April 1983. The government‟s broader measure of unemployment shot up even more, rising half a point to 17.5%.” –WSJ, Nov. „09 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 16
  • 17. Just over half of consumers believe it will take more than a year for the unemployment rate to show signs of improvement Unemployment Rate Predictions Q. When do you think the unemployment rate will begin to improve? Source: comScore Surveys - July & October 2009 +1% +2% +5% -6% 0% %age Pt. Change vs. Q2 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 17
  • 18. Inflation concerns are again beginning to surface. To no surprise, as HH income decreases, rising prices become more worrisome Consumer Concern Over Rising Prices by Income Segment Q. Are you afraid that prices are going to rise in the next 3 months? Source: comScore Survey – October 2009 85% 76% 71% Yes No 15% 24% 29% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 18
  • 19. Some pundits are optimistic about the recession being “technically over,” but there are still many factors that will impact the speed of recovery October 23, 2009 October 29, 2009 “25% of U.S. mortgage holders are “underwater” on their mortgages, with more than 10,000 additional U.S. homeowners entering the foreclosure process “A total of 690,000 new vehicles were sold under the Cash for every day – and millions more homeowners only a Clunkers program last summer, but only 125,000 of those (missing) pay check away from joining that were vehicles that would not have been sold anyway, category.” [according to Edmunds.com]…[Because the] overwhelming majority of sales would have taken place anyway at some Note: According to the blog, The Big Picture, time in the last half of 2009…that means the government “nationally, 22% of all homes are underwater…Back ended up spending about $24,000 each for those 125,000 out the mortgage-free homes, and we get 33% of all additional vehicle sales.” mortgaged homes are underwater.” November 6, 2009 November 9, 2009 “U.S. consumer credit fell in September for an eighth “The U.S. jobless rate jumped up 0.4 percentage point to straight month, the longest series of declines on 10.2% in October, the highest level since April 1983. The record, as thousands of Americans lost their jobs government‟s broader measure of unemployment shot up and banks tightened access to loans… More than even more, rising half a point to 17.5%.” 100 banks have failed this year, and lenders are requiring tougher conditions for the credit they extend to consumers and businesses.” © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 19
  • 20. The promising Q3 „09 GDP report that showed 3.5% growth needs to be considered in the context of several short term stimuli that contributed to a temporary boost in the growth rate “More than one percentage point of GDP growth in the third quarter came from car sales, driven in a large part by the temporary "cash for clunkers" program. After surging in July and August, retail car sales dropped 10.4% in September.” --WSJ, Oct 30, 2009 “Q3 GDP was also propped up by home building, which rose for the first time since 2005…and contributed a half-percentage point to GDP growth. But much of the housing revival reflects government efforts to push down mortgage rates, prevent or at least slow foreclosures, and reward home buyers with tax credits.” --WSJ, Oct 30, 2009 “Banks are buying U.S. government debt in an effort to shore up their balance sheets…Bank lending is basically back to where it was two years ago, and shows no sign off rebounding...Lending to small business, the real engine of job creation, is sadly decreasing each month.” --John Mauldin, President, Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 20
  • 21. Job losses as a percentage of peak employment have dropped lower (and longer) than any other post WWII recession Percent Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions Source: CalculatedRiskBlog.com % Job Losses Relative to Peak Employment Month Number of Months After Peak Employment “The country has lost more jobs as a percentage of peak employment than any time since the Great Depression. This includes the recessions of the early 1980s, even when they are combined.” --The Business Insider, Oct. „09 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 21
  • 22. Gas prices are increasing again, while food prices are now back to year-ago levels Percent Change in Price vs. YA Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 6% -42% -40% -40% CPI for Gasoline (all types) by Month in 2009 250 AAA‟s Daily Fuel Gauge Report 200 150 Regular Unleaded Gas 100 50 Avg. Price for Nov. 3, 2009: $2.89 0 % Chg vs. Month Ago Avg: +9% % Chg vs. YA Avg: +11% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 22
  • 23. The Economy‟s Impact on Consumers‟ Online Shopping Behavior © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 23
  • 24. The Books & Magazines category was a top performer in Q3 ‟09, and will be one to watch as we head into the holiday season, with a heated price war already underway Q3 2009 e-Commerce Sales Growth vs. YA by Retail Sub-Category Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Category Growth vs. YA Books & Magazines Up Consumer Electronics (x PC Peripherals) Up Sport & Fitness Marginally Up Computers/Peripherals/PDAs Marginally Up Video Games, Consoles & Acces. Flat Event Tickets Marginally Down Jewelry & Watches Marginally Down Apparel & Accessories Down Home & Garden Down Furniture, Appliances & Equipment Significantly Down Toys & Hobbies Significantly Down Flowers, Greetings & Misc. Gifts Significantly Down Music, Movies & Videos Significantly Down “The holiday period represents anywhere between 25% and 40% of the industry's annual sales and is make- or-break for some categories, according to NRF.” – WSJ, Oct. „09 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 24
  • 25. Pure play sites accounted for nearly six of every ten e-commerce dollars spent in Q3 „09, their highest share on record e-Commerce Dollar Share by Retailer Type Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 25
  • 26. During the holiday season, buyers are more likely to make purchases on more than 1 site, buying on an average of 3 sites during the period % Buyers Making a Purchase on 1 Site vs. 2+ Sites by Quarter Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Average # of sites buyers purchased on, of those who 2.97 3.02 2.97 3.33 2.84 2.84 2.75 bought from more than one site. 42% 41% 40% 38% 36% 44% 48% 58% 59% 60% 62% 64% 56% 52% Q1 08 Q2 08 Q3 08 Q4 08 Q1 09 Q2 09 Q3 09 1 site 2+ sites © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 26
  • 27. With more cross-shopping and less consumer loyalty toward a given retailer during the holiday season, it‟s no wonder aggressive pricing is taking center stage Amazon vs. Wal-Mart Buyer Overlap Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement 3% 3% 8% 3% 4% 3% 77% 79% 70% 80% 78% 83% “Borders Group Inc took the latest step in 23% 20% 18% 17% 19% 15% the battle for book buyers this holiday season, promising customers it will ship items to their homes for free when they're Q2 08 Q3 08 Q4 08 Q1 09 Q2 09 Q3 09 out of stock in the company's bookstores.” – Reuters, Oct. „09 Walmart Only Amazon Only Overlap © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 27
  • 28. In Q3, a few retailers were able to increase buyer conversion while experiencing heightened visitation compared to year ago Average change in Buyer Conversion vs. year ago among top retailers: -3% Q3 „09 UV‟s 4.7 37.0 10.8 14.8 (MM) © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 28 Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement & Media Metrix
  • 29. While luxury department stores have taken a hit in this economy, invitation-only e-luxury sites are flourishing – at least in visitation Unique Visitors and Growth vs. YA for % Composition by HH Income for September 2009 September 2009 Source: comScore Media Metrix Source: comScore Media Metrix 118%* 500 Total Gilt 450 HauteLook Ideeli RueLaLa +199% +222% Internet Groupe 400 Unique Visitors (000) 350 Less than 28% 25% 24% 21% 14% 300 $40K +40% 250 $40K-$74.9K 35% 33% 31% 32% 23% 200 150 $75K-$99.9K 15% 17% 14% 20% 22% 100 50 $100K or 0 22% 25% 31% 27% 41% more *Note: comScore began tracking Hautelook in October „09 therefore its above growth rate is calculated vs. Jan „09 instead of vs. YA Groupon.com – a relatively new “deal-of-the-day” site with a slightly different model and broader appeal – has grown 250% from July 2009 to September 2009. © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 29
  • 30. PayPal B2C Market Share has grown steadily over the past four years to almost 10% of B2C Transactions; 2008 Holiday-promotions drove an increase in PayPal dollar share for retailers PayPal B2C e-Commerce Market Share Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement 9.5% 6.5% 7.5% 4.5% 4.1% 5.0% 2.3% 3.5% 2006 2007 2008 1H 2009 Dollars Transactions PayPal Share of Dollars at Specific Online Retailer Site Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Point In Q4 08, Overstock.com customers were Q3 08 Q4 08 Change presented with 15% cash back on a $100 purchase when using PayPal 15.0% 18.6% 3.6 Overstock.com Dell.com gave PayPal preferential Dell.com 1.9% 7.0% 5.1 treatment, positioning the payment option right under Dell‟s payment plan and above AE.com 3.0% 8.0% 5.0 all other credit card options © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 30
  • 31. Retailers have increased their discounting in response to sluggish consumer demand % Change in Offers per Retailer in 2009 vs. YA Source: ShopLocal 350 +10% +22% +16% 300 Offers per Retailer +11% +7% +3% 250 +5% -5% +16% +15% 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct 2008 2009 “Shoppers are „testing the waters a little more aggressively," said Ken Perkins, president of Retail Metrics Inc., a retail research firm. "They've gone from dipping their toe into the discretionary pool to stepping in a little further, maybe up to their ankles.” – WSJ, Nov. „09 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 31
  • 32. Coupon sites continue to grow in importance during these tough economic times, and as we saw in Q4 „08 we‟ll likely see visits and UVs spike in Q4 „09 Growth in Unique Visitors & Total Visits to % Composition of Coupon Users on Selected Coupon Sites vs. YA Retail Sites in September 2009 Source: comScore Media Metrix Source: comScore Segment Metrix © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 32
  • 33. Savvy Smartphone Users are Shopping Using Mobile: Is the smartphone to mobile advertising what broadband is to the PC? Category % Reach Among Mobile Phone Users Accessed Via Mobile Device Source: comScore MobiLens, US, 3-month average ending August „09 Source: TechCrunch, October 2009 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 33
  • 34. 2009 Holiday Season Preview “Holiday shopping in 2008 was defined by the huge discounts that were available - and available very early in the holiday season.” – Reuters, October 2009 What will this year bring? © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 34
  • 35. Burning questions we‟re answering for retailers this holiday season:  In-store sales is still the primary metric we focus on. How do I prove that my holiday marketing spend drove incremental sales in my physical retail locations?  I‟m advertising heavily across multiple channels this holiday season. What mix of marketing channels (digital and traditional) have the most significant impact on my brand?  Have retailers‟ market shares shifted during the holidays within the Consumer Electronics category? – Same question for Apparel  I know which digital marketing tactics (search, display, email, etc.) are driving traffic to my site. Which are most successful in driving online sales? How does this compare to my competitors?  What do my category buyers do before ultimately purchasing? What sites do they visit? What do they search for?  We‟ve ramped up our search spend this holiday season. How do I validate that this spend drove incremental sales that we wouldn‟t have gotten if we didn‟t spend?  I know where to find my demographic target online, and I know where to find heavy visitors to my category. How do I determine where my category buyers are online so I can design my media plan accordingly? © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 35
  • 36. A net 46% of consumers earning under $50K anticipate spending less this holiday season; meanwhile a net 38% and 32% of those earning $50K to $100K and more than $100K respectively anticipate spending less Plans for Holiday Spending This Season Q. Do you anticipate your spending for the holiday season to be...? Source: comScore Survey October 2009 Overall, 50% of consumers anticipate their spending to be less this holiday season 7% More than I Typically Spend 8% 9% 55% 45% About the same 37% 46% 39% 55% Less than I Typically Spend Share of Online Retail Spend: (21%) (45%) (34%) © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 36
  • 37. Of those who intend on spending less this holiday season, more than half say it‟s because they have less money Reasons Consumers are Planning to Spend Less This Holiday Season Q. Why are you planning to spend less this holiday season? (check all that apply) Source: comScore Survey October 2009 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 37
  • 38. One-fourth of consumers typically travel during the holidays, with half planning to stay with family and friends and 15 percent saying they‟ve cancelled their plans completely Holiday Travel Source: comScore Survey October 2009 Q. Which of the following Q. Do you typically travel during the holidays? describes your travel plans this holiday season? (check all that apply) Yes No © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 38
  • 39. Retailers are reaching into their marketing toolboxes this season to find ways to provide value to consumers and incentivize spending… Smart merchants will look at consumer behavior and apply free shipping and Promotions other promotional offers to specific customer segments during specific time periods. (Internet Retailer, Oct. ‘09) Layaway plans making a comeback for holiday shopping season: Driven by the credit crunch and sagging economy, Toys-R-Us has joined a growing list of Layaway retailers reviving the once-popular payment plan in an effort to boost sales. (Chicago Tribune, Oct. ‘09) Walmart plans to reduce prices as the season advances in areas including home, food and gifts. (Bloomberg, Oct ‘09) Price Discounts Discount retailer Target is offering up to half off of popular toys like Barbie and Fisher Price to lure bargain hunters this holiday season. (CNNMoney.com, Oct. ‘09) With an understanding that many of today’s shoppers use Facebook and Twitter regularly, and because these tools are more cost-effective than Social Media traditional advertising, 47.1 percent of retailers surveyed will be increasing their use of social media this holiday season. (Shop.org, Oct. ‘09) © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 39
  • 40. …And, on the cost side of things, they‟re also doing more to try to boost profit margins and finish the year strong Because of the economic downturn this year, many retailers are under- ordering products – Baird notes that retailers’ inbound container shipments are down 16% from a year ago. (Bloomberg, Oct. ‘09) Inventory Management Shoppers willing to pry open their wallets may find a surprise on the shelves this season: not as many brands, a diminished palette of colors, and fewer deep discounts. (Boston Globe, Oct. ‘09) Nearly half the nation's 25 biggest retail chains expect to hire fewer holiday Personnel/ workers this season than they did last year, another sign that retailers aren't Staffing counting on recession-strained shoppers to relax the tight grip on their pocketbooks this year. (Wall Street Journal, Oct. ‘09) The web will influence one in three holiday purchases this year, and retailers are using the Internet not only as a sales channel but also as a marketing Tweaking vehicle. (Shop.org, Oct.‘09) Marketing Mix The proliferation of mobile applications and social networks may yield new opportunities to pursue targeted advertising, build brand loyalty and measure campaign effectiveness. (Retail Trading, Sept. ‘09) © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 40
  • 41. Two thirds of consumers have not yet started their holiday shopping Timing of Holiday Shopping Q. Have you started shopping for the holidays? Source: comScore Survey October 2009 No 68% Yes 32% © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 41
  • 42. Free shipping has become increasingly more prevalent; the percentage of transactions with free shipping increased 11 points since Q1 „08 to account for 42% of all e-commerce transactions Percentage of e-Commerce Transactions with Free Shipping Average Order Value (AOV) Source: comScore e-Commerce Measurement Free Versus Paid Shipping Free Paid Time Shipping Shipping Period AOV AOV Q1 08 $113 $86 Q2 08 $120 $88 Q3 08 $115 $91 Q4 08 $116 $96 Q1 09 $114 $87 Q2 09 $104 $88 Q3 09 $106 $90 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 42
  • 43. Current Predictions for the 2009 Holiday Season…  Retail Predictions The International Council of Shopping Centers: +1% Deloitte Research: flat Retail Forward: flat Archstone Consulting: - 1% National Retail Federation: -1% E-commerce Predictions Historical Comparison Forrester: +8% Dept of Commerce Forrester Q1 2009 -5.8% +11% Q2 2009 -4.5% +12% comScore forecast will be issued w/o November 23 © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 43
  • 44. Key Takeaways © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 44
  • 45. Key Takeaways  We‟re seeing clear signs that we‟ve hit the bottom of the decline in e-commerce spending, and comScore expects some modest growth in the holiday season compared to last year  Consumers continue to be very cautious about their spending given concerns about: – The job market/unemployment/lack of job creation – Declines in housing prices/Underwater mortgages – Lack of credit and too much debt – Rising gas prices  E-commerce continues to attract more buyers, but they are spending less than a year ago by completing fewer transactions and spending less per shopping trip  Retailers are hiring fewer workers and carefully planning their inventory so as to avoid heavy discounting post-season  The holiday season will likely be characterized by heavy discounts/price wars, promotions/couponing, an earlier start to the season and an increased use of digital marketing © comScore, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential. 45
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