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With the holiday season come shopping sprees, crowded malls, the seemingly endless hunt for parking, and sore arms from carrying all those bags. It’s no wonder people are turning more and more to online resources for all their holiday gifting needs. If you’re not selling online, you could be missing out on a big chunk of the pie, and it isn’t made of sugarplums. The Holiday Season Predictions for 2016’s Holiday Season Incentives for Online Holiday Shopping Benefits of Shopping Online for the Holidays DECEMBER 1 2 3 6 6 4 7 8 9 10 13 12 11 14 15 16 17 20 19 18 21 27 26 25 28 29 30 31 22 23 24 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 10 11 12 15 14 13 16 17 18 19 22 21 20 23 29 28 27 30 24 25 26 The Holiday Season as defined by the National Retail Federation consists of the months of November and December. This time of year is often very hectic for retailers as it is their busiest time. The Holiday Season can account for of their sales for the year. In fact, 64% of consumers start their holiday shopping in the weeks before Black Friday. 20% 40% to Fun Fact Mobile shopping is up almost 25% Holiday Treats festive pyjamas and socks 45 % off shop now Fun Fact Pet owners will spend an average of $62 on gifts for their pets this holiday season We’ve come a long way since the Great Recession of 2008 and this will be reflected in holiday spending, as it will reach its highest point since then. This year, holiday spending is on track to top $105 BILLION. Will be spent on average per person this season Holiday spending will see a 10% increase for 2016 in comparison to 2015. Fun Fact 75% of retailers plan on making charitable contributions Offering personalized shopping experiences pays off; 81% of consumers prefer to have easy online shopping experiences that are tailored to their specific tastes. Just for You! • Consumers can buy items online whenever and wherever they want; from the comfort of their own home or at work on their lunch break, the possibilities are endless. • There are no long lines to wait in, no contentious crowds to deal with, and parking is a non-issue. • There are many more choices of where to shop online, as well as a wider variety of products. Consumers can purchase from anywhere in the world, and it’s all in one place. • Everything is shipped to their doorstep. There are many benefits to be had by shopping online, which is why more and more consumers are turning to online sources for their holiday gifting needs. Here are a few reasons to consider: HOME TOPS BOTTOMS DRESSES UNDERWEAR PYJAMAS SOCKS KLOTHING INC. Sources Retailers: It’s Time to Get Ready for Santa - http://www.signal.co/blog/2016-holiday-trends/ Holiday Forecasts and Historical Sales - https://nrf.com/resources/holiday-headquarters/holiday-forecasts-and-historical-sales Holiday Spending is Expected to Increase 10% During 2016 Season, Although Store-Based Retailers Will Likely Struggle to Capture that Growth, According to PwC US - http://www.pwc.com/us/en/press-releases/2016/pwc-holiday-shopping-outlook-press-release.html This infographic was brought to you by k-eCommerce, a developer of innovative eCommerce solutions integrated to Microsoft Dynamics™ and SAP Business One™ k-ecommerce.com [email protected] 1-855-532-6663 © 2016 k-eCommerce - All rights reserved. Retailers are increasingly realizing that buyers are looking for incentives to spend their money online. This year 60% of online retailers plan on offering free shipping and free returns. The ability to purchase online and pick up in store influences where two thirds of consumers choose to shop.
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