Following the shuttering of schools and business closures in March 2020 that heralded what would become an unprecedented health and economic crisis, it took less than two weeks for town officials and community leaders to rally around those who were most at risk from the new virus, putting together an irregular army of volunteers to shop and run errands every week.
Almost exactly a year later, that group will finally disband, having spent thousands of combined hours making over 2,360 shopping trips, putting their own health at risk to protect seniors and people with underlying health conditions who were unable to do it themselves.
Paramus, N.J.: Low Taxes and Lots of Shopping - The New York Times
"One of the main draws for Paramus buyers are the low taxes," said Lisa Sammataro, a Keller Williams real estate agent in Ridgewood.
The tax rates were part of the reason that Vincent Giordano, 37, a mortgage broker, and his wife, Jayme, 34, a former music teacher, bought a house in Paramus in 2017, a colonial for which they paid $645,000. The couple, who grew up in northern New Jersey and now have three young children, were also looking for a suitable place to raise their family.
Buy online, but be careful lest shopping becomes a COVID compulsion
We're more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that has kept most Americans homebound over the past dozen or so months – and often in our sweatpants (or athleisure in my case).
And after that long a stretch spent in oversized vacation tees and Nike leggings so I can transition from work to working out, I'm actually not sure what my style is anymore. But that hasn't stopped me from continuing to order new clothes that could be worn out to the bar or to a party despite my lack of plans – and in a small studio apartment with closet space filled to the brim, I certainly don't need more options.
It's A No For Most Americans To Voice Shopping
By 2022, Statista predicts that more than 135 million Americans will use voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home. However, according to The eMarketer Ecommerce Survey , the majority of shoppers aren’t interested in voice shopping and haven’t tried it.
The growth of ecommerce over the last year has been significant, with consumers increasingly relying on digital channels and innovations to seamlessly order the things they need and want. According to eMarketer , the popularity of ecommerce does not extend to voice shopping, reporting “More than half of US adults said they have never shopped for goods via voice and have no interest in trying voice shopping.
Trader Joe's Eyes Improved Shopping Experience For Those With Special Needs - Disability
Trader Joe’s is looking to make it easier for people with autism and intellectual disabilities to shop in its grocery stores.
The card decks include one focused on “checking out your items” and another about “sensory experiences in the store,” among others. Each provides visual cues, step-by-step instructions and audio to walk users through tasks.
“Grocery stores can be challenging places for individuals with autism, but the basic necessity of buying food and the simple pleasure of selecting what you plan to eat is vital for all people,” said Nadia Hamilton, who was inspired by her brother with autism to create Magnusmode, which makes the free app. “Trader Joe’s MagnusCards provide support for a critical skill set that everyone needs and a fun experience that everyone deserves.”
Social Scene: Revenge Shopping
HONOLULU (KHON2) — You may have heard of “retail therapy,” but how about “revenge shopping?”
That’s what retailers are calling this trend. As consumers head back to stores, shoppers are jonesing to spend some cash, looking to make up for time lost during the pandemic.
Small businesses, especially ones that didn’t have a sizable online presence throughout 2020 are expected to see a boost in sales. The National Retail Federation is predicting an increase in consumer spending of at least 6.5% in 2021, compared to the previous year.
Amazon goes shopping at the mall – RetailWire
Amazon.com has been on a buying spree that provides further proof that Americans have changed their shopping habits in recent years and, most notably, since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. What has Amazon been buying? The answer in a word — malls.
NBC News reports that the retail and technology giant received approvals last month in Baton Rouge, LA, and Knoxville, TN, to transform malls in those locations into distribution facilities. Amazon also got the okay to do the same at a mall in Worcester, MA, in December.
Bengals release RB Giovani Bernard after reportedly shopping eight-year veteran - CBSSports.com
But with the emergence of Joe Mixon -- now signed to an extension -- Bernard's production began to slide, having posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from scrimmage from 2013-15, but none since.
The power of personalization in food shopping: Two online retailers show the way | SmartBrief
Shoppers see the process of shopping across channels and banners as a personalization strategy and they expect food retailers to evolve with their needs, offering more personalization.
If 2020 was the year of the pandemic, it was also the year of online grocery shopping. Already on the rise in recent years, participation in online grocery shopping skyrocketed in 2020 as pandemic fears and stay-at-home orders prompted many shoppers to source groceries online more frequently or even for the first time. The Hartman Group's Food Sourcing in America 2020 report finds that, among U.S. shoppers, 27% say they now shop online for groceries more than before COVID-19.
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