The headline has been months in the making, and we always knew what it would say: the COVID-19 pandemic has driven unprecedented growth in ecommerce as shoppers stay away from physical stores. But has this rising tide lifted all boats? Did Q2 2020 favor one industry more than any other? Have major retailers doubled down, […]
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and you know what comes before that: Black Friday! Foot traffic and online transactions will spike suddenly and exponentially—same as every year—as shoppers set their budgets and spend, spend, spend. But what’s the best way to stand out in a spectacular sales extravaganza? How do […]
Over the past nine years, mobile traffic has increased from 0.7% to 52% of total website traffic. However, mobile traffic is notoriously more difficult to convert than desktop traffic—there are difficulties with accidental clicks and with people’s reluctance to buy on mobile devices, to name a few challenges. Nevertheless, phones have become an integral part […]
In preparation for eTail East 2015, DAC is knee-deep in retail stats! Some key takeaways from our Find and Seek infographic: By 2017, digital media will influence nearly $1.8 trillion in retail sales — more than 60% 75% of US smartphone users who found helpful local information in search results were more likely to visit […]
As retailers throughout North America meticulously manicure showrooms and display windows, more and more consumers are cozying up by the fire to complete their gift-giving shopping online sans parking wars, long lines and well, let’s be honest…witnessing naughty list worthy temper tantrums. According to a study by Ipsos Canadian Inter@ctive Reid online spending continues to […]
I had my second child back in February, and constantly marvel at how my parenting perspective has changed in the years since my first baby was born. New parent jitters have been replaced with a calm(er) confidence, new gadgets have made things simpler, and some previously important things have simply fallen by the wayside now […]