Pandemic drives over half of consumers to shop more locally
Over half of consumers globally (53%) believe it is more important to shop with local businesses now than it was before the pandemic. That’s according to new research, in which over 4,500 consumers were surveyed across the UK, US, Australia, and Brazil. The report, Making Loyalty Work for Small Businesses, which was conducted in February […]
Coronavirus: Tesco limits online orders
Retail giant Tesco is limiting online grocery orders to 80 items only in a bid to prevent stockpiling as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Previously, the average number of products ordered online by consumers would have been under 60 products, but that figure has risen sharply in recent weeks. The new limit by Tesco […]
Majority of Brits ‘showrooming’ in store before buying online
Bricks and mortar stores are losing out on over £18 billion in sales each year as consumers find products in store, before leaving and purchasing online. That’s according to a RetailChoice study, which says nearly three-quarters (74%) of Brits admit to browsing a product in store before purchasing online, with High-Street stores have a fight […]
