The report shows how nearly 3 million cases of coronavirus worldwide and numerous lockdowns impact retail spend
According to GlobalData, retail spend is expected to drop 3.0% in 2020 to $549.7 billion, compared to a pre-COVID-19 forecast of 5.0% with $927.7 billion.
The map below shows 2020 retail spend for key regions versus 2019 built up from the 49 countries covered, based on GlobalData forecasts.
We’ve reported that 2% of British consumers would rather buy online, compared to 32% of those who prefer in-store shopping.
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