Amazon, Nike Top Retail Social Influence Rankings

By Dan Berthiaume – 11/21/2019

An e-tail giant and a major athletic/apparel footwear brand are once again the two most socially influential retailers.

According to the 2019 Engagement Labs TotalSocial ranking of the top U.S. retailers based on social influence, Amazon/Amazon Prime retains the first-place spot with a score of 67.1, while Nike remains in second place at 65. Both retailers held these spots in the 2018 ranking.

Engagement Labs analysis indicates Amazon dominates consumer conversations and is the focus of more consumer talk than any other retail brand. Amazon has consistently performed better than average both online and offline, earning it Engagement Labs’ “Conversation Commander” status. A recent Engagement Labs study indicates that conversations about brands, on average, drive 19% of U.S. consumer purchases. (READ MORE)