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By FF Newsroom · 15 December 2020

Multiple month-long lockdowns, social distancing, and businesses closures all have disrupted the shopping habits of consumers all over the globe. So much so that some experts feel that some of them might stay for good.
For most businesses, this has been a harsh period. However, not all industries have been impaired by the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020. Ecommerce - among a handful of other industries - has been trending in a positive direction.
Why Should You Bet on the Future of Ecommerce
The buying habits of modern consumers have been changing for quite a while. The pandemic has only sped up the process. That only reinforces the feeling that once completely changed, shopping habits won’t suddenly revert to what they once were. If you’ve had any doubts about the future of eCommerce, here are a few reasons why it’s going to dominate the world of commerce for years to come...1. Online Shopping is Speeding Up
Although marketers have been touting eCommerce for years at this point and saying how it’s taking over retail, the truth is, eCommerce only represented a fraction of sales. On a global level, eCommerce sales only made up around 14% of all retail sales. However, since the pandemic has started, global sales have jumped to more than 30%, which represents a 100% increase.2. These Changes are Going to Last
A certain number of eCommerce owners are afraid that most people will go back to their old habits once the situation is over. However, initial research begs to differ. According to a recent in-depth customer study, around 52% of consumers who shifted to digital shopping feel like they won’t go back to their old ways. Mainly because online delivery has become more effective than ever.3. Online Acquisition Channels Are Growing
With more and more brands shifting to online-first strategies, acquisition channels are having the time of their life. Market Watch recently published a report, which showed that consumer messaging on platforms such as Facebook has grown by more than 50% in countries that have gone into prolonged lockdowns.Powering the Payments of Tomorrow
As you could’ve predicted even before the outbreak, the future of eCommerce is global. Although people in different markets have unique habits, they all have universal consumer needs. For instance, all of them want their shopping to be:- Simple
- Lightning fast