Coronavirus effects have been devastating on the economy. Online commerce sales have helped keep some retail businesses afloat, but not enough to offset losses from physical store sales. According to the research firm Forrester, retail sales may see a $2.1 trillion dollar loss globally, reinforcing that physical stores remain an important part of retailers’ success. Read more….
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The power of e-commerce has taken on an unprecedented urgency, its necessity forced by the coronavirus global health crisis.
It’s unfortunately no secret that in the current COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers across a multitude of sectors have had to close their physical stores. With states instituting “shelter-in-place” or “stay-at-home” directives, retailers that no longer fit into the category of selling essential goods potentially face many weeks, if not months, of store closures. While focusing efforts online may seem like a natural way to go, this alone may not be enough, particularly in retail verticals that require intensive consultation. So, what can these types of businesses do to help drive sales in these tumultuous times? 
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, retailers are seeing mobile checkout adoption grow while promoting the technology as a safe, contactless and quick option for customers. 
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