Lockdown economics: which SA online stores have made a mint
In just a few months, shoppers have turned to online purchases, proving that Covid-19 is having a dramatic impact on retail
13 August 2020 - 05:00
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted consumers’ lives and battered their finances. Yet since lockdown level 5 began, smartphones and PCs have emerged as the new heart of the home, prompting a different kind of consumer behaviour.
Research house Growth from Knowledge (GfK), which piloted a consumer survey in 30 countries, including SA, says the majority of consumers now expect the crisis to continue for more than 18 months. And this will have consequences for how they purchase goods...
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