He loves sports, Star Wars, food, dogs, Spartan Races and his family.

But we have to look beyond well-covered ground to the everyday experiences that are forming the client's expectations—how they order food, watch TV, or interact with their loved ones. Banking is just one small part of that.

To prepare for the onslaught of data from new devices and disparate sources, stake out an ethical position on data collection, and pay careful attention to fast-evolving privacy policies and regulations.

How fast will mcommerce retail sales grow in France and Germany in 2021? Retail mcommerce sales continue to rise faster than ecommerce sales overall. We anticipate 13.8% year-over-year (YoY) growth in mobile sales in France in 2021, lifting sales to $31.28 billion (€27.43 billion). In Germany, a 9.1% YoY increase will boost mcommerce sales to $42.51 billion (€37.28 billion).

Before the coronavirus disruption, China was on the fast track to displacing the US as the world’s largest market for total retail sales. However, the pandemic has pushed this crossover point further into the future, thanks largely to differences in how the two countries’ governments responded to the pandemic.

According to a January 2020 survey by logistics solutions provider Convey, 79.8% of Prime members say it’s fast and free shipping. But Amazon has hardly rested on its laurels as a best-in-class provider of fast and free delivery; instead, it’s doubled down by investing in fulfillment centers and last-mile delivery to turn free two-day shipping for Prime members into free next-day shipping.

“For an industry that values fast and fresh delivery, having technology at the core of the business is so crucial to meet high customer demand,” he said. “As the industry becomes more established, brands must keep up with supply and demand and align stakeholders across the supply chain with business goals to ultimately see success with customers. “.

Beyond encouraging more virtual conversation between family and friends, the fast-changing nature of the coronavirus could translate to more users tracking real-time news updates via social media.

Since the virus outbreak in Q1 2020, online demand has surged for some product categories—notably groceries and consumer packaged goods (CPG), also known as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

The line between delivery services and digital grocery is blurring fast. All the major delivery services offer grocery items, with many making partnerships and acquisitions around convenience and pharmacy products. Uber acquired grocery delivery app Cornershop in 2019 and integrated it into the Uber Eats platform, for instance.

Mondi, a UK-based packaging and paper firm, has developed several sustainable products for ecommerce, including a dedicated solution for food that must be kept cool during shipping and delivery—the BCoolBox.

A recent study from Periscope By McKinsey illustrates just how fast consumers are embracing these technologies. Between March 2020 and June 2020, interest in both mobile payments (up from 17% to 30%) and mobile app orders (up from 16% to 28%) surged.

“The idea behind the brand is simple: great food made for real life,” Target CEO Brian Cornell said on the company’s Q3 2019 earnings call. “Good & Gather incorporates simple, high-quality ingredients without any artificial flavors, synthetic colors, artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup.”

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees manufacturers, and the agency has taken an extremely digital-health friendly stance as of late, helping to clear the way for transformation of the healthcare ecosystem.

“Now more than ever, consumers are aware of the impacts of fast fashion on the environment,” he said. Sales of secondhand apparel are rising steeply, according to research by thredUP, a major player in that sector.