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E-Commerce Amid The Health Crisis

Weekly Blog, July 29th 2020

B2B E-Commerce Adoption Rises During The Pandemic

Along with the retail market, B2B commerce is undergoing a transformation amid the health crisis. An April 2020 survey showed that the share of B2B companies adopting E-Commerce as a go-to-market sales model increased from 46% before COVID-19 to 51% after, while in-person and field sales team usage dropped from 55% to 21%. Since the outbreak, B2B E-Commerce sales were estimated to increase by above +20%.... Read more

B2B

Although the EU economy is expected to contract by -8.3% in 2020 according to the latest projection made by the European Commission, the payment sector maintains dynamism as the health crisis continues. Payment companies continue to expand their products and embark.... Read more

The European Payments Market During The Outbreak

Weekly Blog, July 15th 2020

The European Payments Market Remains Dynamic Despite the Pandemic Outbreak

Omnichannel Services

Post-COVID-19

Weekly Blog, July 8th 2020

Omnichannel Services To Be Used More Post-Pandemic

A global survey of Internet users showed that over 50% of respondents planned to return to shops immediately or quickly after stores re-open. Nevertheless, consumers also expected to continue to buy online and use omnichannel services like buy online pickup in store (BOPIS).... Read more

Weekly Blog, June 24th 2020

Cross-border online shoppers buying less due to the pandemic 

The outbreak of the coronavirus has had a major impact on shoppers’ cross-border purchasing behaviors and intentions. A May 2020 survey in Russia showed that 26% of those consumers who previously shopped on international websites began to purchase less often due to the pandemic, and 32% completely abandoned the cross-border.... Read more

COVID-19’s Impact on Cross-Border E-Commerce

During the outbreak of the coronavirus in March-April 2020, consumers across Southeast Asia increased their use of online shopping and home delivery services. Above 50% of shoppers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand said they made more purchases over the Internet since the outbreak.... Read more

Weekly Blog, July 1st 2020

COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Payment Adoption in Southeast Asia  

Digital Payments in Southeast Asia Amid The Health Crisis

The outbreak of the coronavirus in Africa has accelerated the shift from cash to electronic payment transactions, a trend which could lead to a boost in financial inclusion in the region. Countries which have been on lockdown due to the pandemic, including Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa, experienced a surge in E-Commerce payments.... Read more

Weekly Blog, June 17th 2020

The Shift to Cashless During the Outbreak to Boost E-Payments Market in Africa 

Africa’s

E-Payments Market Amid The Pandemic

Online shopping orders in Latin America have surged as consumers stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak. The region’s largest E-Commerce marketplace, Mercado Libre, reported double and triple digit growth rates in number of orders in the period from the end of February and early May, compared to the same period in 2019.... Read more

Weekly Blog, June 3rd 2020

The Pandemic Outbreak Accelerates Online Shopping Adoption in Latin America 

E-Commerce Activity Spikes in Latin America 

COVID-19's Impact On The Travel Industry

Weekly Blog, July 22nd 2020

Travel Industry Starts on Road to Recovery Following The COVID-19 Crisis

The global travel industry, severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, is showing first signs of a starting recovery. A leading travel tech and distribution company Sabre announced that although the macro environment is still uncertain, booking numbers for June show an improvement.... Read more