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Global survey shows surge in Christmas holiday shopping due to product shortage and lockdown fears

Retail Technology Review

According to a new survey* of 1,000 UK consumers carried out on behalf of JRNI, over half (56%) of consumers plan to do their Christmas holiday shopping early in 2021 due to fears of empty shelves and further lockdown measures.

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4 Ways Brands Can Prepare Their Email Marketing Program for BFCM

Retail TouchPoints

Between inflation, increased marketing costs — especially paid ads — seasonal shipping costs surcharges and potential supply chain disruptions, finding every last opportunity to increase profits during the busiest time of the year is critical for brands. Otherwise you may find consumers flocking to your competitors to grab those early deals.

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Awareness and agility key to retail survival post-pandemic

Retail Technology Review

Recently, supply chain and retail technology experts, Manhattan Associates researched the impact COVID-19 has had on consumer expectations and demands, driven by an accelerated shift to digital and its catalytic effect on ecommerce growth (which looks set to continue in 2021, albeit at a slower rate of 14.3%).

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Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse, says ParcelHero

Retail Technology Review

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Consumer Trends report reveals household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, compared to the same period last year.

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Online Grocery Shopping During the Pandemic: What Worked and What the Future Holds

ESW

From the consumer’s viewpoint, online grocery shopping seemed to work pretty well for the most part. Consumers found plenty of positives in buying groceries online, in addition to health-related ones. Consumers found plenty of positives in buying groceries online, in addition to health-related ones. Even in the U.K.,