This week, the B-Stock Minute covers e-commerce growth in the UK. With an undeniable growth pre dating COVID-19, e-commerce has transformed businesses all over the world. How much have purchase trends changed, and what does that mean for the market?

E-Commerce Growth in the UK

In the months since COVID-19, consumers have taken their shopping online, purchasing more from specific categories. As a result, retailers are transforming their secondary market strategies. How much have e-commerce sales increased YoY? How can retailers adapt to the new norm and transform their strategy? Find out in this week’s B-Stock Minute, hosted by Giorgio Vitale, Head of Business Development, EMEA:

About the B-Stock Minute

The B-Stock Minute is a weekly, one-minute video series dedicated to updating you on the most recent trends that B-Stock is seeing in every area of our business. In addition to today’s video about the buyer base, make sure you check out our other B-Stock Minute videos:
Highlights from our Q2 Mobile Digest
Apparel Update
Size Matters in a Buyer Base
The iPhone SE Release
E-Commerce Growth in the UK

Read more about the expected e-commerce growth in the UK, and if you’re ready to transform your secondary market strategy, get in touch with Giorgio.

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