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Viya, China’s top livestreaming influencer, vanished from cyberspace after receiving a $210m fine for tax evasion.

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The 36-year-old Viya, China's top livestream seller, has broken many sales records since her first appearance, in 2016, on Taobao Live (an Alibaba-owned live-streaming channel). for consumer goods and 10.6% WeChat (multi-purpose instant messaging, social media, and mobile payment). for online shopping.

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

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Claim your copy so you can profit off of this channel’s meteoric rise. 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.

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

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Bed Bath & Beyond had the top furniture & home goods sales in 2020, followed by IKEA. Digital emerged more than ever as a channel for consumers looking for home products. With consumers remaining strong in their online habits, Shopify’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) surged 40% in Q2 2021. billion in 2020.

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

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Claim your copy so you can profit off of this channel’s meteoric rise. Alternative payment options have surged over the past year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic pushed consumers to be wary about high-contact shopping. Touchless payment continues to grow. July 1 update. of millennials and 64.6%

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

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

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Bed Bath & Beyond had the top furniture & home goods sales in 2020, followed by IKEA. Digital emerged more than ever as a channel for consumers looking for home products. With consumers remaining strong in their online habits, Shopify’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) surged 40% in Q2 2021. billion in 2020.

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

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Bed Bath & Beyond had the top furniture & home goods sales in 2020, followed by IKEA. Digital emerged more than ever as a channel for consumers looking for home products. With consumers remaining strong in their online habits, Shopify’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) surged 40% in Q2 2021. billion in 2020.