Data Points

Infographic: Consumers Are Making More Purchases Through Social Media in the Pandemic

In-store shopping saw a 58% decrease among survey respondents

illustration of a building in shadow with a yellow phone screen as one of the taller buildings — Social media isn't just for socializing anymore.Carlos Monteiro

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While many people haven’t been frequenting physical stores during the pandemic, they have instead been flocking to digital stores—and particularly, browsing new items via social media.