{"id":374112,"date":"2023-11-02T08:18:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/blog\/coronavirus-ecommerce-buyer-behavior-seller-priorities"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:04:01","slug":"coronavirus-ecommerce-buyer-behavior-seller-priorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/coronavirus-ecommerce-buyer-behavior-seller-priorities","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus impact on ecommerce sales and buyer behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ecommerce in the coronavirus reality<\/h2>\n<p>What awaits ecommerce in the novel coronavirus reality are new challenges, but also new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, due to higher economic uncertainty, some consumers are hesitant to spend. On the other hand, despite the general volatility of the current environment, <strong>online performance is holding strong<\/strong> for many sellers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">Since the coronavirus outbreak, traffic has been down for many brands. However, conversions tend to show strong return on investment.<\/p>\n<p>Conversion rates may fluctuate in the near future, but overall online retail has many advantages at a time of crisis. This doesn\u2019t mean that ecommerce sellers can lean back and money will keep flowing in. In fact, <strong>flexibility, creativity and innovation<\/strong> in line with <a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-trends-2024-marketplaces\">ecommerce trends<\/a> are more essential than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Extra investment may be needed, too. For instance, advertising spend doesn\u2019t seem to be down. Instead of pausing efforts, many retailers are updating ads to reflect the current situation. CPMs, CPCs and corresponding digital cost metrics remain consistent.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-375435\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/amazon-advertising-guide-ecommerce.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/amazon-advertising-guide-ecommerce.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/amazon-advertising-guide-ecommerce-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/amazon-advertising-guide-ecommerce-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.webinterpret.com\/amazon-ecommerce-advertising-guide.html\">FREE download: smart advertising strategies for Amazon sellers<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Coronavirus impact on ecommerce buyers &amp; purchases<\/h2>\n<p>Criteo has been analyzing data to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/blog\/retail-and-covid-19\/\">how retail is affected<\/a> by the coronavirus spread. The data includes insights drawn from over 80 countries and two billion active monthly shoppers (spending ca. USD 900 billion annually across approximately 20,000 ecommerce sites).<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus impact on retail based on Criteo\u2019s data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some industries will be affected more than others<\/li>\n<li>Some companies and product categories are actually growing<\/li>\n<li>Consumers are shifting their spending habits<\/li>\n<li>Circumstances continue to evolve each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sales of many products are up<\/strong>, e.g. groceries, face masks, household cleaning supplies. Popular are items made for tough times that have a long shelf life, are versatile, and are frequently offered in large formats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Home furnishing sales<\/strong> stay high, too. With closed offices and employees working from home, items that let people work comfortably and efficiently are in demand. This includes things like office furniture, lamps, rugs, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border aligncenter wp-image-34363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-home-gardening.png\" alt=\"Coronavirus in ecommerce: Home &amp; Gardening category\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-home-gardening.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-home-gardening-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-home-gardening-768x547.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overall, the coronavirus situation has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsellers.com\/blog\/what-to-sell-on-ebay-and-how-covid-19-has-changed-shoppers-priorities\">impact on purchasing behavior<\/a>. In numerous contexts people are more <strong>keen on shopping online<\/strong> than before. During this pandemic many consumers are unable to leave their homes or unwilling to do so. Buying from the comfort of one\u2019s sofa seems to be a safer option than going out to the high street. This is how ecommerce benefits both consumers and sellers.<\/p>\n<p>Further, a rise in <strong>omnichannel technologies<\/strong> can be expected, e.g. click-and-collect as a result of people wanting to avoid queues and crowds.The digital side of the retail business will grow at a faster pace.<\/p>\n<p>The chart below illustrates the impact of coronavirus on <a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-italy-definitive-guide\">online sales in Italy<\/a>, one of the countries most severely affected by coronavirus, between February and March 2020.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border aligncenter wp-image-34368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-ecommerce-sales-italy.png\" alt=\"Coronavirus impact on ecommerce in Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-ecommerce-sales-italy.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-ecommerce-sales-italy-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-ecommerce-sales-italy-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Coronavirus impact on ecommerce sales in the fashion category<\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s go beyond products typically associated with the coronavirus sales growth (groceries, hygiene-related, etc.). One such category is <strong>fashion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to Criteo, online transactions in the Fashion &amp; Luxury category (designer clothes, watches, jewelry, handbags) have largely stayed above their 2019 numbers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border aligncenter wp-image-34373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-fashion-luxury.png\" alt=\"Coronavirus in ecommerce: fashion &amp; luxury category\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-fashion-luxury.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-fashion-luxury-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ecommerce-coronavirus-fashion-luxury-768x457.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Virus or not, the growth trend seems to be continuing. As a result, now may be the best time for ecommerce fashion sellers to use, if they haven\u2019t already, <a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-trends-2024-marketplaces\">social shopping: one of the top 2020 ecommerce trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Cosmo Lady, the largest underwear company in China, has shifted its focus to selling on WeChat.<\/p>\n<p>Social commerce provides opportunities to sell, but also to keep your customers engaged. After all, these days they have more time to do so while self-isolating!<\/p>\n<p>Examples of <strong>social commerce<\/strong> include marketing via Facebook Messenger, shoppable feeds and Instagram pages. There are also features in social networking apps that allow marketplaces to sell goods directly in the app without the user leaving it, making it transactional. For instance, Facebook\u2019s built-in shopping feature or Instagram\u2019s internal checkout feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33832 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/social-shopping-instagram-checkout.png\" alt=\"Social Shopping: Checkout on Instagram\" width=\"1024\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/social-shopping-instagram-checkout.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/social-shopping-instagram-checkout-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/social-shopping-instagram-checkout-768x584.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Finally, when it comes to fashion retail, it\u2019s worth staying innovative. For example, retailers can launch <strong>virtual showrooms<\/strong> with Augmented Reality (AR) options for users to try on every product. For example, Fartech\u2019s Store of the Future is an augmented retail solution that \u201clinks the online and offline worlds, using data to enhance the retail experience\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-container\">\n<div class=\"quote-expert-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quote-expert-image\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ecommerce-expert-caroline-01.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-box\">\n<div class=\"quote-txt\">If you know your audience well, social shopping can be really effective in some product categories, e.g. vintage clothing or lifestyle products, and on some channels, e.g. Instagram.<\/div>\n<div class=\"expert-info\">Caroline Ohrn, Product Director at Webinterpret<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Coronavirus changes the role of communication<\/h2>\n<p>With the sudden coronavirus outbreak, many 2020 business strategies <strong>became outdated<\/strong> at the very start of 2020. Some aspects have become more important as a result of the current social and economic climate.<\/p>\n<p>One of them is <strong>communication<\/strong>. These days people, constantly bombarded with pessimistic updates, have lots of questions and concerns. As a consequence, customer support teams must be well prepared to handle customer concerns effectively, especially if the client base is international.<\/p>\n<p>Further, in the face of the global crisis affecting virtually everyone, brands are shifting messaging to promote first and foremost <strong>unity and social responsibility, instead of sales<\/strong>. For example, Ford announced payment relief and launched a new campaign promoting unity during daunting times.<\/p>\n<p>You may not have the same resources as big brands, but you can still stay <strong>caring and supportive<\/strong> of your customers. This can work wonders when it comes to improving customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">Communication is more important than ever. What many people need today are (realistically) positive, uplifting, human-first messages.<\/p>\n<p>Try to stay one step ahead by knowing how to respond but also by offering <strong>soothing messages<\/strong>. Give your customer the feeling that you do your best to have things under control. If it\u2019s appropriate, communicating your vulnerabilities can strengthen the connection with your customers, too.<\/p>\n<h2>Building connections &amp; staying ethical is what can save many businesses in the long run<\/h2>\n<p>After the coronavirus outbreak, some unscrupulous sellers started <a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/ebay-coronavirus-sell-right-price\">exploiting ecommerce buyers<\/a> by listing in-demand products at inflated prices (e.g. masks, hand sanitizers). Profiteering from human desperation for certain products may bring instant profits, but long-term it can <strong>destroy the seller\u2019s business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>First, marketplace sellers, for example on eBay, can expect their account to be suspended and to see potential profit losses in the long run. Second, according to Marketing Metrics, the probability of <strong>selling to existing customers<\/strong> (60-70%) is much higher compared to new ones (5-20%), so customer loyalty pays off.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, sellers who exploit distressed buyers can probably forget about customer loyalty when the panic is over. It can be hard to turn people who you have ripped off into repeat buyers when things go back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, now is a good time to <strong>improve relationships<\/strong> with your customers. You can build future competitive advantage NOW.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q-and-a-container\">\n<div class=\"box-q-and-a\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\u201cCoronavirus tip\u201d for ecommerce sellers<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer-box\">Consider stressing that you\u2019re not here to profit from the coronavirus epidemic. For example, saying to your customers: \u201cWe don\u2019t want you out of pocket, we want you to stay healthy and well-stocked at fair prices\u201d, can help you build meaningful connections with buyers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Staying proactive &amp; delivering a brand with purpose<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to build meaningful connections with your buyers. Many companies have started to <strong>help fight COVID-19<\/strong>. This way they can serve the world and enhance their good PR as a by-product.<\/p>\n<p>For example, LVMH, the parent company of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton or Dior, announced they will be producing goods, such as sanitizing gels, to help hospitals. Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer Sharp announced that they\u2019re now making surgical masks, utilizing a factory in central Japan that usually makes TV screens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every little helps.<\/strong> Again, you may not have the same resources as big brands, but you can still support relevant healthcare authorities and agencies through donations, information and education. You can also consider repurposing production lines or adjusting your product portfolio to help address shortages of high-demand essential products.<\/p>\n<p>By your actions you can show your commitment to delivering a &#8220;<strong>brand with purpose<\/strong>&#8221; and making a meaningful difference. Additionally, this strengthens connections between brands, consumers and the wider community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">With hindsight, people remember how companies behave, particularly in times of distress.<\/p>\n<p>When delivering a brand with purpose, it\u2019s crucial to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be driven by cause, not profits (forego short-term financial gain)<\/li>\n<li>Be ethical, authentic, genuine &amp; impactful<\/li>\n<li>Be collaborative: help develop collaborative new business ecosystems that bring together consumers, special interest groups and other companies to help solve society\u2019s common problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stay creative, stay proactive and stay healthy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ecommerce in the coronavirus reality What awaits ecommerce in the novel coronavirus reality are new challenges, but also new opportunities. On the one hand, due to higher economic uncertainty, some consumers are hesitant to spend. On the other hand, despite the general volatility of the current environment, online performance is holding strong for many sellers. Since the coronavirus outbreak, traffic has been down for many brands. However, conversions tend to show strong return on investment. Conversion rates may fluctuate in the near future, but overall online retail has many advantages at a time of crisis. This doesn\u2019t mean that ecommerce sellers can lean back and money will keep flowing in. In fact, flexibility, creativity and innovation in line with ecommerce trends are more essential than ever. Extra investment may be needed, too. For instance, advertising spend doesn\u2019t seem to be down. Instead of pausing efforts, many retailers are updating ads to reflect the current situation. CPMs, CPCs and corresponding digital cost metrics remain consistent. FREE download: smart advertising strategies for Amazon sellers Coronavirus impact on ecommerce buyers &amp; purchases Criteo has been analyzing data to understand how retail is affected by the coronavirus spread. The data includes insights drawn from over 80 countries and two billion active monthly shoppers (spending ca. USD 900 billion annually across approximately 20,000 ecommerce sites). Coronavirus impact on retail based on Criteo\u2019s data: Some industries will be affected more than others Some companies and product categories are actually growing Consumers are shifting their spending habits Circumstances continue to evolve each day. Sales of many products are up, e.g. groceries, face masks, household cleaning supplies. Popular are items made for tough times that have a long shelf life, are versatile, and are frequently offered in large formats. Home furnishing sales stay high, too. With closed offices and employees working from home, items that let people work comfortably and efficiently are in demand. This includes things like office furniture, lamps, rugs, etc. Overall, the coronavirus situation has an impact on purchasing behavior. In numerous contexts people are more keen on shopping online than before. During this pandemic many consumers are unable to leave their homes or unwilling to do so. Buying from the comfort of one\u2019s sofa seems to be a safer option than going out to the high street. This is how ecommerce benefits both consumers and sellers. Further, a rise in omnichannel technologies can be expected, e.g. click-and-collect as a result of people wanting to avoid queues and crowds.The digital side of the retail business will grow at a faster pace. The chart below illustrates the impact of coronavirus on online sales in Italy, one of the countries most severely affected by coronavirus, between February and March 2020. Coronavirus impact on ecommerce sales in the fashion category Now, let\u2019s go beyond products typically associated with the coronavirus sales growth (groceries, hygiene-related, etc.). One such category is fashion. According to Criteo, online transactions in the Fashion &amp; Luxury category (designer clothes, watches, jewelry, handbags) have largely stayed above their 2019 numbers. Virus or not, the growth trend seems to be continuing. As a result, now may be the best time for ecommerce fashion sellers to use, if they haven\u2019t already, social shopping: one of the top 2020 ecommerce trends. For example, Cosmo Lady, the largest underwear company in China, has shifted its focus to selling on WeChat. Social commerce provides opportunities to sell, but also to keep your customers engaged. After all, these days they have more time to do so while self-isolating! Examples of social commerce include marketing via Facebook Messenger, shoppable feeds and Instagram pages. There are also features in social networking apps that allow marketplaces to sell goods directly in the app without the user leaving it, making it transactional. For instance, Facebook\u2019s built-in shopping feature or Instagram\u2019s internal checkout feature. Finally, when it comes to fashion retail, it\u2019s worth staying innovative. For example, retailers can launch virtual showrooms with Augmented Reality (AR) options for users to try on every product. For example, Fartech\u2019s Store of the Future is an augmented retail solution that \u201clinks the online and offline worlds, using data to enhance the retail experience\u201d. If you know your audience well, social shopping can be really effective in some product categories, e.g. vintage clothing or lifestyle products, and on some channels, e.g. Instagram. Caroline Ohrn, Product Director at Webinterpret Coronavirus changes the role of communication With the sudden coronavirus outbreak, many 2020 business strategies became outdated at the very start of 2020. Some aspects have become more important as a result of the current social and economic climate. One of them is communication. These days people, constantly bombarded with pessimistic updates, have lots of questions and concerns. As a consequence, customer support teams must be well prepared to handle customer concerns effectively, especially if the client base is international. Further, in the face of the global crisis affecting virtually everyone, brands are shifting messaging to promote first and foremost unity and social responsibility, instead of sales. For example, Ford announced payment relief and launched a new campaign promoting unity during daunting times. You may not have the same resources as big brands, but you can still stay caring and supportive of your customers. This can work wonders when it comes to improving customer loyalty. Communication is more important than ever. What many people need today are (realistically) positive, uplifting, human-first messages. Try to stay one step ahead by knowing how to respond but also by offering soothing messages. Give your customer the feeling that you do your best to have things under control. If it\u2019s appropriate, communicating your vulnerabilities can strengthen the connection with your customers, too. Building connections &amp; staying ethical is what can save many businesses in the long run After the coronavirus outbreak, some unscrupulous sellers started exploiting ecommerce buyers by listing in-demand products at inflated prices (e.g. masks, hand sanitizers). Profiteering from human desperation for certain products may bring instant profits, but long-term it can destroy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":374113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9676,9678],"tags":[9722,9688,9699],"class_list":["post-374112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ecommerce-strategies","category-marketplace-trends","tag-ecommerce-news-uk-en","tag-ecommerce-selling-tips-uk-en","tag-ecommerce-trends-uk-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How does the coronavirus affect sales and buyer behavior<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The way consumers behave when shopping online is evolving. 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