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Online Shopping: Back to Pandemic Levels – The Importance of Customer Experience for Sustainable Success
Niklas Rose
21.8.2024- 5 Min.
A recent Spiegel Online article titled "Online Shopping as Popular as at the Beginning of the Pandemic" reveals that online retail is once again reaching a peak. Despite the widespread easing of pandemic-related restrictions and the return of many consumers to physical stores, online shopping remains as popular as ever. This trend highlights how deeply the change in shopping behavior has become ingrained in society and how crucial e-commerce has become for businesses.
Key Data and Facts: Why Online Shopping Is Booming Again
The article "Onlineshopping so beliebt wie zu Beginn der Coronapandemie" from Spiegel Online and other related sources provide several key statistics highlighting the resurgence of online shopping:
Overall Popularity: Approximately 60% of Germans are now regularly shopping online, a level of engagement comparable to the peak during the early days of the pandemic. This marks a significant return to the trend after a slight decline in 2022.
Frequency of Online Purchases: Around 27% of Germans now purchase at least half of their products and services online, indicating a strong preference for digital over physical shopping.
Demographic Differences: Younger consumers (aged 18-39) are more likely to shop online (40%) compared to those over 40 years old (27%). The reasons for shopping online also vary; younger shoppers prioritize immediate availability and the convenience of apps, while older shoppers value the independence from store opening hours.
Sustainability Considerations: A significant portion of online shoppers (47%) are now factoring in ecological criteria when making purchases. Additionally, 82% oppose the destruction of returned goods, and 77% prefer shops that use sustainable packaging. However, willingness to pay extra for sustainable shipping is higher among younger shoppers, with 66% willing to do so, compared to 46% of those over 40.
Impact of Convenience: The primary reason for online shopping remains the convenience of home delivery, especially among those over 40. However, younger shoppers are more influenced by the immediacy and ease of purchasing through apps.
These facts underscore that online shopping was not just a temporary alternative during the pandemic but has established itself as a preferred shopping method in the long term.
The Importance of an Outstanding Customer Experience
As the Spiegel Online article points out, simply running an online store is not enough. Sustainable success in e-commerce depends on delivering an outstanding customer experience. Today’s customers expect much more than just a wide product selection – they seek a seamless, personalized, and enjoyable shopping experience.
The key elements of an exceptional customer experience include:
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But we, NewBeeMountain, go even further: We offer not only outstanding configurators but also a comprehensive management platform that covers everything from product configuration to administration, as well as supplier and production interfaces. This integrated solution allows businesses to efficiently manage the entire process, from customer orders to production, thereby enhancing both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Conclusion
The Spiegel Online article "Online Shopping as Popular as at the Beginning of the Pandemic" clearly shows that the shopping behavior of many people has been permanently influenced by e-commerce. Businesses that want to thrive in this competitive market need to offer more than just a wide range of products. An exceptional customer experience, like the one NewBeeMountain provides through innovative 3D configurators and a comprehensive management platform, is key to long-term success. By focusing on personalization, shopping enjoyment, and seamless process integration, NewBeeMountain not only strengthens customer loyalty but also sets the market standard for interactive and personalized shopping experiences.
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