New analysis shows consumers rethinking online shopping habits as delivery costs, returns friction and trust concerns reshape expectations.
What’s driving the shift:
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Cost visibility matters: Delivery fees and surcharges change the value equation.
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Friction kills confidence: Returns, delays and complexity reduce perceived convenience.
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Deliberate shopping grows: Consumers are planning more and impulse-buying less.
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Trust is reassessed: Shoppers are more selective about where and how they buy.
We’re seeing households rebalance digital and physical shopping. Convenience is no longer assumed, it has to be proven. In this environment, clear, in-home information becomes more influential, helping shoppers compare, plan and decide with confidence.
When online shopping feels uncertain, consumers turn to trusted, tangible cues at home.
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