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Black Friday 2020 In-Store Traffic: An Expected Result in an Unexpected Season

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27) dropped considerably in comparison to last year. Since the numbers are high for early shoppers and the majority of those surveyed said that they were not going to visit stores, the actual traffic results should not come as any surprise. Retailers are already warning shoppers to get out early to avoid shipping delays.

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Retail’s New Normal: Here’s What Retailers Should Focus On As The Country Continues To Reopen

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To quickly adapt to this change, retailers can deploy different strategies, such as drop-shipping to get their items direct-to-consumer and take back control over delivery timeframes, ensure transparency throughout the process and still deliver a great customer experience. Erik Morton is SVP, Product and Strategy at CommerceHub.

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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

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The holidays always tend to put a strain on the piggy bank, but a study from personal finance company Credit Karma found that 43% of consumers are feeling more financially stressed this holiday season, and inflation is the leading cause. Shortages and Sticker Shock Heighten Holiday Stress. 22 and 23, which would be a new record.

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