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May E-Commerce Sales Up 81%, But Total 2020 Retail Sales Still Expected To Drop 10.5%

Retail TouchPoints

Brick-and-mortar stores are beginning to reopen in some geographies, but e-Commerce is still riding high: online retail transactions grew 81% year-over-year in May, led by sportswear and sporting goods ( 216% ), housewares and DIY supplies ( 190% ) and gaming ( 84% ), according to ACI Worldwide. retail sales.

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eMarketer: COVID-19 Retail Recovery Will Take Longer Than ‘Great Recession’ Rebound

Retail TouchPoints

Before the pandemic prompted closures of retail stores around the globe, eMarketer had forecast that 2020 worldwide retail sales would reach $26.46 The magnitude of the downturn and pace of recovery will be harder on the retail market than the Great Recession,” according to an article on the eMarketer site. for the year.

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As Ecommerce Booms, Brands Must Boost App Stability

Retail TouchPoints

However, 2020 was an inflection point for one sector in particular: ecommerce. Online shopping revenues experienced massive growth and unprecedented highs in 2020. According to a recent report from Shopify, in Q1 2020 the ecommerce industry saw the equivalent of 10 years of growth in just 90 days.

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As Ecommerce Booms, Brands Must Boost App Stability

Retail TouchPoints

However, 2020 was an inflection point for one sector in particular: ecommerce. Online shopping revenues experienced massive growth and unprecedented highs in 2020. According to a recent report from Shopify, in Q1 2020 the ecommerce industry saw the equivalent of 10 years of growth in just 90 days.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

When it comes to ecommerce, a word that first comes to mind is growth. Ecommerce expert Gary Hoover’s research shows that just in the last 14 years, the growth of ecommerce companies has skyrocketed across the board. In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S.

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Getting Your eCommerce Business Ready for Valentine’s Day 2020

Payoneer

With plenty of ways to capitalize on Cupid, from self-care offerings to pet presents to countdown promotions, it’s high time to get your eStore ready for Valentine’s Day 2020. 2020 Valentine’s Day Gift Trends. Self-care is also leading the eCommerce market, especially for single, younger adults aged 18-35.

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How Retailers Can Leverage Technology to Turn Economic Uncertainty Into an Opportunity

Kibo

Impacts of the recession on DTC brands and B2C retailers. eCommerce growth was 6.7 The dramatic online retail boom of the stay-at-home pandemic era seems to have come to a decisive end. . But despite growth slowing, revenues from online sales continue to be strong and vastly outstrip pre-pandemic revenues.