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April 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated consumers’ adoption of real-time payment options by 41% last year. Global mobile payments make up 46% of that, amounting to a total of $102.7 In 2018, global mobile payments accounted for just 18.9% What is real-time payment? COVID-19’s impact on the apparel industry.

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Where Do Brands And Retailers Stand In The New Era Of Commerce?

RTP blog

The omnichannel consumer is tech-savvy and looking for unique shopping experiences. With technologies like mobile payments, chatbots and apps, retailers and brands alike are able to reach consumers directly, whether it’s through point-of-sale systems or transactional programs on social media, like Instagram’s ‘Shop Now’ button.

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The Dilemma of Tech Advancements in Retail

Wiser

Making the shopping experience easier is always a plus, but overdoing omnichannel retail technology runs the risk of alienating shoppers. Take mobile payments, for example. Necessity homeware purchases must be treated differently than apparel, for example.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [December 2021]

ROI Revolution

COVID-19’s impacts on the apparel industry. Every industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – but the apparel and retail industry has felt some of the biggest shockwaves. The global apparel market was still worth a whopping $1.5 Digital was crucial to apparel’s survival last year. September 9.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [August 2021]

ROI Revolution

Apparel and restaurants also saw notable growth last month over 2020, with sales increasing 62.9% Myriad categories saw significant growth, with apparel topping other industries at 667% year-over-year growth. Touchless payment continues to grow. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic. respectively.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [July 2021]

ROI Revolution

Myriad categories saw significant growth, with apparel topping other industries at 667% year-over-year growth. Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic. sales growth.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [June 2021]

ROI Revolution

Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. Touchless transactions like proximity mobile payment, buy now pay later, & BOPIS all surged with COVID-19 and are continuing to see growth even as the pandemic subsides.

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