The coronavirus pandemic has got countries to decree a worldwide lockdown wherein citizens have been asked to stay at home and not venture out. This has been done to restrict mobility and consequent chances of contact and spread of the novel virus that is highly contagious.
In such unprecedented circumstances it is only obvious that businesses are getting affected and in fact experiencing a huge change in buying habits and shopping behaviour. Some items like those related to sanitation are seeing a manifold jump in demand while luxury items are seeing a slump in demand.
But there is one trend that is seeing a surge irrespective of where the buyer is in the world, and that is online shopping. Online shopping has witnessed a huge increase in transactions across the world for reasons very clear – it fits well with the social distancing theory.
No one wants to risk going to a crowded shopping mall or a congested local market because shoppers will come in close contact to each other and increase the risk of spreading infection.
Thus, what shoppers are now preferring, even when it comes to groceries, is ordering online and paying through cards so delivery persons can just leave the items they have brought at the door. This ensures minimal contact with people and it is an effective way of shopping.
Now, when it comes to shopping for luxury items or non-essential items, the pleasure of a trip to the mall or a large market can never be discounted. Shoppers essentially love the experience of walking through racks of colourful and well-packaged items that are good to try out or hold or smell or feel.
However, in these unprecedented times it is advisable that you switch over to a new experience of shopping altogether. Online shopping is as rewarding an experience as shopping traditionally. Try it.
Going through catalogues of well-photographed images of items you would love to purchase and reading their descriptions and details is as exhilarating as eating delicious food or sipping on your favourite beverage. And most brands today adhere to attractive return policies that should enhance your shopping experience.