NPD: Retail ‘bright’ spots during COVID-19Dollar sales declined 16% in the third week of March as hoarding slowed, but growth in a number of key industries helped stave off an even greater decline. Survey: COVID-19 concerns grow among consumersShopping habits are changing as a result of the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, not necessarily to retailers’ benefit. McKinsey: 43% of consumers delaying purchases Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Americans consumers are still relatively optimistic but changes in purchasing behavior and spending are becoming more apparent. The Great American Takeout offers third course A coalition of quick-service and fast-casual food chains is once again asking consumers to order meals – with an incentive. Analysis: Younger shoppers shift e-commerce spend during COVID-19 pandemic Consumers under 56 are focusing online purchases on certain categories as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Amazon reportedly postponing Prime Day Amazon will reportedly delay its annual Prime Day online shopping extravaganza due to concerns over COVID-19. Survey: Amazon frustrates many shoppers during COVID-19 pandemic Online competitors of Amazon may have an opportunity in the COVID-19 crisis. Survey: Most retailers see COVID-19 crisis lasting one month or more Only 2% of retailers expect business to go back to normal in less than one month. eMarketer: Direct-to-consumer brands facing mounting challenges in 2020 Direct-to-consumer online sales are forecast to grow 24.3% to $17.75 billion in 2020. NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-open One retail leasing agent in New York foresees bleak consequences in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, with retail vacancy rates hitting 50%. Survey: 85% of Americans to alter buying habits because of COVID-19 The coronavirus have significant short- and long-term effects on brand affinity and consumer purchases in the U.S. Study: Online channel likely to benefit long-term from COVID-19 It has only been a few weeks, but the COVID-19 pandemic is already making many consumers more likely to shop online. First Previous 186 187 188 189 190 Next Last
