This flood of packages is hitting shipping companies at the end of a year of frenzied demand for everyday household items by a public largely stuck at home and wary of doing its buying in person. The deliveries could make or break some smaller retailers already on the edge financially because of lockdowns and fewer customers in their stores.
Packages that don't arrive by Christmas will be a disappointment for customers but a disaster for these struggling retailers, which have been forced by the coronavirus pandemic to rebuild their business around e-commerce. The future of retailing is increasingly online, and companies don't want to give customers any reason to think they can't deliver.
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The announcement coincided with the publication of data by Wholee Prime offering fascinating insight into the online shopping trends of UK consumers during the second lockdown.
Data published by the Singapore -based e-retail app shows that average consumer purchases rocketed by 20 per cent in November compared to the previous month.
The data reveals that amidst lockdown specific retail categories saw bumper growth. Sales of 'office stationery and books' soared by one-third (33 per cent) as consumers returned to their home offices.
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"At the very end of the day, the retail analyst predictions will likely be right: spending will be up, but only because the rich will spend so much that overall consumer spending may increase," Dr. Lee said.
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According to a new survey from Shopkick, for most consumers (70%), free shipping is the most compelling perk that online retailers can provide this year. Dragging in second place is discounts, with just 23% of those surveyed deeming it most desirable. Large return windows is in third place, with 4% citing that as their top perk.
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BOISE, Idaho — This year Fred Meyer helped raise $8,500 worth of toys through its annual shopping sprees in Boise and Twin Falls.
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A year ago if you were shopping for a new home, chances are you drove around your prospective neighborhood, maybe consulted some listings, and then contacted a Realtor to visit homes in the area. Sometimes a year ago seems like ten.
While the rest of the world has changed, the buying and selling of real estate, including homes, has undergone some remarkable changes as well. Amazingly, many potential buyers who never thought they would buy a home sight unseen have done so and the real estate market and Realtors have adapted, even during a pandemic. Both buyers and sellers are affected.
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Holiday Shopping: Local officials recommend shopping during off-peak hours
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The holiday season is here, which means people will be shopping at local malls to buy gifts.
La Palmera Mall has COVID-19 protocols in place, like requiring masks for all patrons. Additionally, stores have other requirements based off their specific corporation. However, during peak hours at the mall, crowding can occur, making it more difficult for patrons to observe social distancing rules.
"I actually did come to the mall over the weekend. It was pretty crowded, so I didn't do a lot of shopping, I just kind of turned around and left," said Megan Paz, who instead returned Monday morning to shop when there were fewer people.
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