But what about other large, globally operating, online marketplaces? How are they coping in wake of corona? [Read: Robinhood traders are loading up on these stocks while markets are plunging] Let’s look at the global, 5-year search data for these global players — AliExpress, Asos, eBay, Etsy, and Zalando — and check if their recent data breaks with the usual trend.
AliExpress – 50% less search interest in a matter of weeks
Asos – 32% less search interest in a matter of weeks
eBay – 14% less search interest in a matter of weeks
Etsy – 30% less search interest in a matter of weeks
Zalando – 24% less search interest in a matter of weeks
The declines in interest shouldn’t come as a surprise at a time when people are uncertain about their jobs and financial prospects due to lockdowns to combat the spread of the virus.
