【英文】全球科技企业品牌价值100强报告（18页）

英文研究报告 2020年06月08日 06:28 管理员

Retail brands contribute 19% of the total brand value in the ranking, largely as a result of the sheer dominance and size of the world’s most valuable brand Amazon. Bucking the trend of traditional bricks and mortar retail, e-commerce brands have the opportunity to thrive in the current climate as demand reaches record highs. Retail is, therefore, the only subsector in the ranking, that could potentially see an increase in brand value as a result of COVID-19, up to 20%. Breaking the so far unattainable US$200 billion brand value mark, following 18% growth, Amazon remains a cut above the rest. While most brands are experiencing or expecting a slump in revenue during the pandemic, Amazon is set for continued growth. As with fellow e-commerce brands, Amazon has been benefitting from the unprecedented surge in demand as consumers turn online following store closures. With over 100,000 workers hired and more in the pipeline, the brand is fighting to meet this demand.

This spike has not come without its challenges, as Amazon’s logistics and supply chain network are being stretched to uncharted levels and the brand’s illustrious next day delivery service is being tested, with fulfilment and third-party vendors extending their lead times considerably. First time users of the platform may not be experiencing the worldleading level of speed that the brand prides itself on, which could jeopardize its long-term reputation. Japan’s Rakuten is the fastest growing brand in the ranking, recording an impressive 66% brand value growth to US$5.2 billion. The Tokyo-headquartered brand has celebrated strong growth in its domestic e-commerce services and has its sights set on building upon and winning new customers with the aim of cross-use of services to further open up the brand’s ecosystem.