Though the first phase of Unlock 1.0, after the 68-day lockdown in the wake of covid-19, will see the reopening of stores and shopping malls from 8 June, people might not be ready to return to the shops just yet.
According to a survey by CashKaro, over 80% shoppers intend to steer clear of physical shops for the next few months and shop online instead, in order to maintain the social distancing protocol.
CashKaro interviewed 8,000 respondents for the survey. What is likely to service their needs in the interim is e-commerce. Distance is the key Though sales may increase, they may mostly be carried out online and not through physical stores. “As some zones will see further relaxation from 8 June, we expect a boost in sales of mobile phones,