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August 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

Consumer spending habits returning to normal. Mastercard reports that their Q2 2021 revenue surged 36% over last year, a confident indication that consumer spending is rebounding after the pandemic made shoppers wary of making discretionary purchases. billion in consumer spending in Q2. billion in consumer spending in Q2.

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What is Multi-Local Commerce and Why is it Essential for Growing Global Sales

ESW

It knows that long-term success is superior to a short-term burst of revenue. Which payment methods do shoppers in this market prefer? Or a brand may not curate payment options, making shoppers scroll through irrelevant or obscure payment options to find the one they want.

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How to Meet and Exceed Amazon-Driven Customer Expectations 

ESW

It’s another to develop strategies and procedures that meet customer expectations without damaging revenue and profits. Setting the Ecommerce Standard During the pandemic and its lockdowns, global consumers took to online shopping for a variety of reasons. Omnichannel is here to stay. billion in sales in Q3 2020.”

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Back to School Retail Guide: Expert Tips, Latest Trends, and Predictions

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

This critical period not only marks the return to classrooms but also signifies a significant revenue opportunity for businesses in the retail sector. While some sectors, notably the apparel industry, stand to benefit from these trends, other segments, such as consumer electronics, might encounter fluctuations in sales.

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The Cross Border Ecommerce Checklist

BigCommerce

The tactics you use though, and how you determine if you are ready, will vary based on your brand’s annual revenue. We will begin by breaking out readiness questions for each of the following merchant types: Small business. Consumer Electronics. All brands, no matter your size, can launch an international selling channel.

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

ROI Revolution

Consumers spent nearly $2 billion more on Cyber Monday compared to Black Friday, bringing the online-centric shopping event to a total of $10.7 billion in revenue. But don’t go thinking that consumers are shopping online less this holiday season than in years past. Revenue from ecommerce is expected to reach $469.3

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [January 2022]

ROI Revolution

in 2021, making up for some brick-and-mortar revenue lost around the onset of the pandemic. Omnichannel will also continue to be key as consumers increasingly rely on a blend of online and offline shopping experiences. On Black Friday, half of consumers said they would shop in-store, up from 36% last year. Sensormatic).