Anticipating The Emergence Of The New Normal 

Is it over yet? It’s a question that consumers have been repeating for over a year as the pandemic has worn on, bringing lockdown orders and economic uncertainty along with it. We’ve all learned to shop differently, seek out our snacks and groceries online, and adopt new processes for keeping up with bills and insurance policies. And it’s not just people that are changing: Merchants are learning new moves here in the U.S. and around the world.

Data:

$34B: Value of retail trade shows pre-pandemic.

$2.7B: Reported valuation of Airtel Africa.

50K: The number of retail locations carrying Hippeas snacks.

79%: Share of corporate finance executives who report pandemic-related economic uncertainty as their top challenge.

60%: Share of eCommerce shoppers who would buy insurance for online purchases if that option was offered at checkout.