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Corona virus statista1 Source: Statista According to research by Ipsos, 31% of Italians make online purchases more frequently . For 44% and only 12% declared they had purchased less. Weekly growth in orders received by online retailers in Italy from January to April 2020 IT_coronavirus-orders Source: Statista The graph shows the increase in e-Commerce orders received between January-April 2020 compared to the same period of the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in the first week of April, during which the increase peaked at 87%. Weekly growth in turnover of online retailers in Italy from January to April 2020 IT-coronavirus-turnover Source: Statista This graph shows that Italians are not only making more purchases online.
But the value of their cart has also increased. Revenues recorded by e-Commerce UAE Phone Number in the period January-April 2020 increased significantly compared to the same period of the previous year, with a peak in the first week of April (73%). Consumers are increasingly relying on online reviews The need for social proof is nothing new, it has only intensified: over 36% of Italians check product reviews more often before making a purchase. This growing need for information is a form of personal protection, born during the epidemic. In fact, there is a fear of fake sites and scams , which is on the rise since online shopping has become the only way for Italians to purchase.
Proof of this is eBay, which announced that it had removed advertisements for the sale of masks and surgical devices in order to avoid speculation and unfair maneuvers by some sellers. Amazon has also eliminated 1 million advertisements for items apparently useful for protecting oneself from the Coronavirus and at increased prices. This is why it is important for e-Commerce owners to integrate product reviews as early as possible, especially if e-Commerce is little known. What consumers buy In addition to food items, the categories that have seen a significant increase following the lockdown are electronics and IT items mainly because people have more free time but also for the equipment needed for smart working .
But the value of their cart has also increased. Revenues recorded by e-Commerce UAE Phone Number in the period January-April 2020 increased significantly compared to the same period of the previous year, with a peak in the first week of April (73%). Consumers are increasingly relying on online reviews The need for social proof is nothing new, it has only intensified: over 36% of Italians check product reviews more often before making a purchase. This growing need for information is a form of personal protection, born during the epidemic. In fact, there is a fear of fake sites and scams , which is on the rise since online shopping has become the only way for Italians to purchase.
Proof of this is eBay, which announced that it had removed advertisements for the sale of masks and surgical devices in order to avoid speculation and unfair maneuvers by some sellers. Amazon has also eliminated 1 million advertisements for items apparently useful for protecting oneself from the Coronavirus and at increased prices. This is why it is important for e-Commerce owners to integrate product reviews as early as possible, especially if e-Commerce is little known. What consumers buy In addition to food items, the categories that have seen a significant increase following the lockdown are electronics and IT items mainly because people have more free time but also for the equipment needed for smart working .