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WOMEN OPTING FOR ONLINE CLOTHING STORES IN RAMADAN DUE TO COVID-19

Wasn't it nice, going out for eid festive season shopping during Ramadan? Everyone misses the social activities they had before. Especially, females in Ramadan when they would get excited at arrivals of eid clothing collections by different brands. This Ramadan, people are advised to practice social distance and self-isolation for their safety. But what about eid shopping? Women can definitely buy their desired attire this eid through online stores. In the age of social distancing and, in many cases, strict lockdown situations during the covid-19 pandemic, it goes without saying that shopping behaviors have had to change. With the government restricting anything but essential food gathering, the days of popping into a favorite department store to browse the rails are on pause. Happily, many online clothing stores are still up and running, with certain of them delivering directly to the front door, preventing people from breaking quarantine regulations. Small retailers are setting...

WHY CONSUMERS LEAVE ONLINE WEBSITES WITHOUT PURCHASING

  Several online retailers wonder why their online grocery stores are not producing the sales they had expected, or why they are not getting the response they had anticipated. Sellers often unknowingly make mistakes that create unnecessarily barriers for the potential customers, leaving them bewildered by the lack of sales. More than half of all shopping carts are abandoned because shipping is too expensive. That’s why for years, free shipping has been the gold standard for online grocery store s. But free shipping that takes 10-14 business days may not cut it anymore. Now, customers are factoring in the speed of shipping too and they want their packages quickly. Free shipping may increase sales, but that doesn’t mean it will increase profits unless a seller is known to circumstances and is careful. If a buyer is hesitant to offer free shipping because of the costs, they consider placing a minimum order amount. Every online shopper has been trawling through multiple pages and mak...

WHAT MAKES CUSTOMERS LOYAL TO BRAND?

We all show loyalty to some specific brands in our own way. For instance, some of us buy the same particular facewash of a particular brand that suits our skin type. Consumers who are loyal to a brand remain, customers because they believe entrepreneur offers a better service and higher quality than anyone else. This happens regardless of pricing or other financial reasons. This type of customer is also more likely to try out other products from the same brand. What makes customer stick by a product? Companies create brand loyalty through a deep understanding of their customer's priorities and buying behavior, and by aligning what they stand for what their customers care about. Effective brands have a strong creative identity that their customers relate to, and this identity remains consistent over time. Having customers queued up at the doorstep of the store is a dream that every entrepreneur has. There are brands like Apple, Ferrari or Starbucks who have built such confidence ...

THE MAJOR CONS OF ONLINE SHOPPING

Have you ever came across an online grocery store offering you an appealing discount on your desired product too hard for you to resist? Online shopping stores offer discounts that spread like a viral bug. They offer deals with astounding discounts, one must consider it in mind. However, these attractive deals often turn out to be nothing but a great scam. The Internet has a route of committing massive crimes behind those screens. Skeptical people who give more preference towards conventional methods of shopping are often aware of these fraudulent, running these con games. However, one must keep an insight that online shopping websites are not all cons and no pros or vice versa. Online grocery shopping stores often claim to be free, but is it really? No. These are picture heavy and the fact that they consume a great deal of data. This is a setback for those that are not subscribed to unlimited data or internet packages. Furthermore, buyers shopping through the traditional method imme...

TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL BANKING

Ever wondered about the simpler times when trades comprised of only give and take rule? Today, with the rise of technology and software, convenience has become the utmost motivator for any services, and digital banking brings that to our fingertips. Every individual is a consumer of that convenience that the internet makes possible for us, and almost every sector is switching up their digital game to be in the race. Technology has taken over the world and conventions are quickly becoming obsolete in today's time. The advancement in technology has improved the user experience that the digital banks provide, therefore giving the customers that one motivator that seems to be working the most right now, convenience. User experience is elevating in digital banking with the help of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Language. It helps in providing customized, tailor-made services for each consumer, which is the essence of digital banking. The software monitors patterns in tastes and l...

STRATEGIES TURNING MOBILE BROWSERS INTO BUYERS

  On daily basis, customers consume retailers content, browse through their products on their online grocery store and services, and engage with their brands on social media. However, still, retailers wonder what makes the customers step back? Consumers are extremely likely to do those things on a mobile device depending on a number of factors that are beyond retailers' control. Several consistent strategies are practiced by retailers in order to turn those mobile browsers into buyers. Successful retailers ensure the experience of their online grocery store, products, e-commerce, social media, and content is optimized for mobile. But on the other side, some of the retailers give up after one or two attempts to convert mobile browsers into buyers. However, if we talk about successful strategies that work for retailers to drive leads in their revenues, they plan on setting up automated systems for their customers. They don't plan on creating the same experience on mobile as de...

SAFETY MEASURES TAKEN BY DELIVERY MEN DURING PANDEMIC

  Ever since the lockdown was imposed to control the spread of coronavirus, everyday life has become a lot more complicated. A task as simple as ordering takeout or delivering items has become fraught with questions as people are left wondering if it is safe. In the service industry for instance online grocery stores need to take extra precautions to ensure delivery drivers are protected from covid-19 infection as they continue to serve customers during the pandemic. The luxury of working from home does not apply to everyone. Delivery drivers are still out there ordering and delivering goods for their customers, risking infection while their customers are ensconced safely at home. When delivering food, they are often forced to wait in long queues, ordering meals most likely with other drivers. They also still have to pick up ride-hailing orders from people defying orders to stay at home. The nature of their job forces them to have direct contact with strangers all day, which put ...