How retailers are giving back; consumers into self care

Retailers big and small are launching initiatives to give back and help those in need, as well as those fighting on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

The list, a comprehensive index developed by payment platform provider Bolt, includes luxury eyewear retailer Dita, shoe seller Samuel Hubbard and Milk Makeup.

The goal of the index effort is to raise consumer awareness for online retailers that are not only working harder than ever but are doing their part to give back, according to a press release.

Bolt, in the release. “Today, that means standing with them in solidarity and using technology to showcase the work they are doing to keep us safe in the fight against COVID-19.”

In addition Bolt has released data revealing what consumers have been focused on during stay-at-home mandates in the effort to contain the coronavirus.

Key findings include:
•    People are staying in their pajamas. With nowhere to go but home, clothing sales are down 59.8%, fashion accessories are down 47.8%, and shoes are down 32.9%
•    Jetsetters are staying put. Consumers are hunkering down: travel tickets are down 42.2%, automotive parts are down 25.4%, and cycling equipment is down 20.1%
•    Not everyone is making bread. Kitchen equipment sales are down 32.9%
•    Everyone’s got to eat… and drink. With shelter-in-place orders in many areas across the world, food and beverage sales are up 164%, and alcoholic beverage sales are up 129%
•    Self-care is booming. Stay-at-home shoppers have been stocking up on personal care: with hair product sales up 260%, nutrition up 49%, and cosmetics up 45%