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5 UCC Trends that Can Help Retailers Thrive in the Now ‘Normal’

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the retail sector in dramatic ways over the last year — from fluctuating product demand and availability and rapidly changing consumer behaviors and expectations to ever-evolving health and safety requirements. The other dimension to consider in all this is employees.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

The term “retail” refers to the sale of goods and services to consumers. The retailer then sells the finished product to the end consumer for a profit. Similar to retail stores, ecommerce stores focus on delivering products or services to consumers in most cases. How Does Retail Work? What is Ecommerce?

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

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. increase over 2019. Ecommerce was up 8.3%

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

ROI Revolution

Last year, consumers moved toward digital more quickly than ever in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With store closures, safety concerns about being around other people, and more, consumers shifted to online shopping enough last year to push ecommerce to levels that weren’t expected until 2025! December 2. billion in revenue.

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

ROI Revolution

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. In fact, over 45 million consumers will use BNPL this year. month-over-month in April while department stores saw 68.2% Ecommerce sales rose 11.1% sales growth.

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

ROI Revolution

Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. More shoppers have also been using their smartphone to pay for products in-store for the first time. Marketing to consumers in a post-pandemic world. 65% express the need for more frequent communication with customers.

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

ROI Revolution

Our executive holiday guide for 2021 reveals key insights to prepare your brand to thrive, like the 4 crucial components of a successful holiday strategy & strategic targeting tips to reach new consumers. Latest stats: Consumer electronics + COVID-19. Globally, consumer electronics ecommerce is expected to grow to $343.34