Latin America Retail Ecommerce Players Update 2022: Sales Growth Slows amid a More Challenging Macroeconomic Environment

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Executive Summary

Latin America’s retail ecommerce industry was resilient in 2021, but the days of triple-digit sales growth are over. In 2022, economic headwinds like rising inflation will cause astronomical growth rates to come back down to earth.

3 KEY QUESTIONS THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER

1. How did retail ecommerce sales fare among Latin America’s most prominent players in 2021?

2. How did a return to in-store shopping affect these retailers?

3. What do these trends mean for retail professionals this year?

WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? Our analysis of retail ecommerce sales figures for 12 companies in Latin America during 2021 and Q1 2022. Plus, key trends, developments, and initiatives that are helping to fuel ecommerce growth in the region.

KEY STAT: In Q1 2022, the ecommerce sales growth of Americanas S.A. and Cencosud—two of the fastest-growing companies in 2021—slowed, reflecting a changing retail ecommerce landscape.