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OCTOBER 5, 2020

While the global pandemic has taken a toll on almost every business, consumer demand for all things touchless is surging — and has even been a driver of growth for QR codes. But since the great spring shutdown, many people have begun making forays into using the QR codes. If You Try It, You’ll Like It.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Because it is also a low profit margin good, it is produced to meet the demand. It’s a system that works fine, even in circumstances where demand suddenly spikes, say when there is a hurricane or blizzard forecast in a specific geographic area. Toilet paper manufacturers deal with surge all the time. Proctor & Gamble Co.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Now, dealers are finding that the demand keeps profits higher. Automakers have seen a surge in demand that became difficult to meet due to the shutdowns earlier in the year, resulting in a seller's market, the paper said, with car companies able to keep prices high. The change, WSJ speculated Sunday (Nov.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

But the past six months have made a huge difference, particularly since it included a global pandemic, a nationwide shutdown of physical commerce and a slow (and highly digital) road to recovery for both consumers and merchants. McFarland said that “is absolutely an area where we are seeing and hearing increased demand from merchants.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

eCommerce spiked because consumers demanded it and drove it. One was driven by demand; the other was driven by necessity. When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. The numbers speak for themselves. D2C Explodes.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

That convenience often comes in the form of contactless shopping, on-demand fulfillment and the availability of products when needed. Earlier in the year, the increase in convenience needs came as people had less options to shop, due to the pandemic's shutdowns, and as they became more concerned about their health because of the virus.

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JUNE 2, 2020

As a result, some local government have looked at instituting caps on the fees allowed, at least until pandemic shutdowns are eased. COVID-19 shutdowns have increased the demand for meal delivery, with many restaurants otherwise shuttered around the country. However, coronavirus shutdowns have damaged the economy.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

With unemployment soaring and the economy in a free fall, Gerber noted the inevitable reality that companies would be inundated with disputes, cancellations and demands for refunds from consumers. Take a look (and have a listen) at our 10 favorite podcasts from 2020. How ‘Contact Us’ And The Kardashians Ignited Afterpay In The US.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For financial institutions (FIs) and enterprises that seek to pivot to meet the growing demand for digital payments, observing and reacting to shifts in how different generations prefer to pay will be critical during the pandemic and beyond, according to Royal Cole , executive vice president, FI payment solutions at FIS.

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APRIL 17, 2020

However, there is one lesson that is already becoming clear from 2020’s black swan event, as businesses safeguard against future disasters — in our interconnected world, one cannot be prepared for the worst without taking into consideration the disruption of both supply and demand. Still, there were some factors preventing total shutdown.

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JULY 13, 2020

Today, while shutdowns have led many businesses to temporarily halt non-essential spending, many in the market actually expect the expansion of the freelancing community to accelerate as a result of market volatility. Before the pandemic hit, the global freelancing economy was expected to experience significant proliferation.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Interestingly, the World Bank cited the pandemic and related shutdown as the main cause of the trend, pointing to lower wages and lost jobs as a key factor. The report , released back in April, predicted the sharpest-ever decline in remittance volume, projecting a 20 percent drop in remittance activity. A Short-Term Remittance Boom.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020

One reason for inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index — a widely-watched measure of economic activity — is that businesses in some sectors will take time to rebuild workforces to levels sufficient to meet pre-COVID-19 demand, but eventually will be up to full capacity, the WSJ reported.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

eCommerce spiked because consumers demanded it and drove it. One was driven by demand; the other was driven by necessity. As Labor Day is the gateway to the all-important fourth quarter, it’s a good time to look at where the DTC category will end up when the dust has finally cleared on 2020: How COVID-19 Boosted DTC.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The difference is in the way the shutdowns earlier this year spurred demands for trucks that could withstand rougher terrains as Americans turned more to vehicles ready for road trips to get out of the house. A new vehicle, on average for August, costs around $35,420, according to research by the firm J.D. Car sales are down 19.8

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

But COVID-19’s virtual shutdown of in-person dining nationwide has pushed the firm’s growth to closer to 800 percent for 2020. And for small restaurants — those with a single location controlled by a single owner — the big delivery platforms present a unique problem, Chowbus CEO and co-founder Linxin Wen told PYMNTS in a recent conversation.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

GE’s treasury department experienced this firsthand in the early days of the pandemic, when China imposed a full shutdown on businesses. Fatehpuria notes that while the company’s aviation division has been adversely impacted, there is pressing demand on its healthcare division.

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MARCH 30, 2020

For them, it all depends on how long the current lockdown/shutdown lasts and when consumer demand will return — and at what level. Many had few choices but to shift the financial burden to their employees given the abrupt lack of demand for and/or access to their products or services. A third (33 percent) aren’t sure they will.

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MARCH 27, 2020

Factory shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have disrupted manufacturing and production, with ramifications reverberating throughout global supply chains. The coronavirus has turned entire industries on their heads, not least of all the shipping and logistics sector. Establishing Communication Lines. Long-Term Impacts And Some Silver Linings.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

After enjoying a revival in demand over the summer as shutdown measures were lifted, business executives across various Canadian industries are now bracing for slower improvement in the months ahead. The Bank of Canada’s quarterly outlook on business conditions fell over the summer to its lowest point since the Great Recession.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

30 because of the pandemic's shutdown of its voyages for almost a year now, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Cruise ship operator Carnival is looking at a loss of $2.22 billion for the fourth quarter ending Nov. The loss is compared to the company's $423 million profit in the same quarter from a year prior, the report stated.

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MAY 22, 2020

Le Garrec said Petit Robert has been serving up dining experiences — on-demand and remotely — well enough to recoup 40 percent of its former business, “so it’s not that bad.”. Le Garrec described his initial experience of the shutdown as something of a mad dash for survival. This is what it has been like all the way through.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Showfields was faced with either closing its operation or changing its business model to shift its business online during the statewide shutdown. Three weeks following the declared shutdown, Showfields began streaming live video shopping sessions on its new website. This all changed on March 20, when New York Gov.

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JULY 30, 2020

million , a nearly 28 percent drop compared to the same period one year ago, amid a shutdown of almost all of its stores for much of the quarter. But given the number of stores that were open, the company said it experienced strong demand in June at 10.8 Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. percent for Q3. percent as operations restarted.

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JANUARY 17, 2021

Whether it’s buy, lease or subscribe, carmakers and dealers are unified in their desire to sell cars, or move metal, in order to meet strong consumer demand for cars. Unfortunately the Access by BMW subscription program is ending on Jan. 31, and we are no longer taking new members,” a sales representative told The Verge. Down but Not Out.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

. “Property is where business interruption coverage would sit,” she said, noting that one of the biggest shifts she has witnessed in recent weeks and months is an increase in demand for this type of insurance product, as well as specific coverage related to pandemics. ” A Shifting InsurTech Landscape.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Companies which have helped to provide a bridge to some semblance of normalcy, principally in technology, have seen increased demand for their services,” Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst with Bankrate.com, said in a statement. For the week ending Sept. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Sept.

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JULY 8, 2020

Unfortunately, this extended period of shutdowns and slow economic activity means fewer businesses will be around in the latter half of the year. Unfortunately, this extended period of shutdowns and slow economic activity means fewer businesses will be around in the latter half of the year.

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MAY 12, 2020

Jay Snowden, CEO of Penn National Gaming , said he was looking at the demand from tribal casinos before making any hasty decisions. This was timed in conjunction with the Jacksonville, Florida Ultimate Fighting Championship matches — the first sporting events since the shutdown started in March.

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JULY 3, 2020

Small- and medium-sized businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, but most are scrambling into digital pivots to blunt the impact of physical stores’ shutdowns, Colleen Taylor , executive vice president and head of merchant services at Wells Fargo , told Karen Webster during a recent conversation. A Focus on Contactless Commerce.

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JULY 10, 2020

The numbers show spicy chicken sandwiches saw a huge uptick in popularity with 299 percent increase in demand, and plant-based burgers weren’t far behind with 291 percent. The meal kit service reported an 8 percent spike in activity due to the shutdown orders, which had more people looking to cook at home.

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MAY 26, 2020

As PYMNTS has reported , the challenges of reopening the economy after nearly two months of a near-total shutdown is a major challenge. It will require identifying the stakeholders, understanding their interdependencies and devising a strategy to build critical mass while aligning supply with demand. million residents on May 23 alone.

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JULY 21, 2020

Gett said its corporate service has stayed stable during pandemic shutdowns. The platform includes “high-quality local and global vendors, for on-demand taxi, chauffeur and limousine and ride-hailing services.”. Gett , which provides corporate taxi services, has raised $100 million in a funding round, the company announced on its blog.

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MAY 21, 2020

Both startups have now launched delivery of alcohol in India as a way to meet the increased demand for alcohol amid lockdowns — and boost their revenue. consumers to find out how the pandemic has affected their shopping habits, and whether they will maintain those new habits once shutdowns are over. PYMNTS surveyed 2,047 U.S.

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JULY 1, 2020

Grappling with such increased demand with fewer resources might make it challenging for banks to satisfy at least some regulatory requirements, such as data privacy. Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Governors that local shutdown orders “potentially threaten the stability and orderly functioning of the financial system.”.

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APRIL 27, 2020

The lockdown has created an increased demand for grocery items and other necessities while “binge buying” led to shortages caused by supply chain issues. . There are several reasons for the decline in shipping in 2019, such as the decline in factory output and less of a demand for exports. “The shipments index increased 3.8 As the U.S.

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APRIL 29, 2020

And hard times caused by the mass shutdowns may not necessarily be alleviated by the phased recovery that will start allowing movie theaters to re-open over the next several weeks. While theaters may have closed down, consumers’ demand for movies has not disappeared. That demand has been met by movie studios.

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