Special Situations Analyst Stephen MacLeod and his Associate, Nevan Yochim, discuss recent developments in e-commerce. E-commerce growth has been, and is expected to continue, outpacing traditional bricks and mortar retail sales growth. While the shift towards e-commerce has been happening over many years, COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of adoption for companies and consumers alike. Stephen and Nevan discuss the role of physical stores in light of e-commerce adoption, identify three important characteristics that define “winning” retailers, outline potential risks, and touch on earnings implications for their retail and consumer product coverage universe.
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