What happens to sustainability and ‘clean’ consumption after all this?

That kind of spending is what our current economic model is based on: Americans of all class levels buying things and always wanting to buy more, regardless of their actual means. But when a society-throttling, economy-decimating pandemic comes along, what happens when that ability — and, just importantly, that desire — goes away? In April, retail ... See more

And I think that is going to remain, easily for the next year or two. And it might be a fundamental shift, you know, just like there’s going to be a fundamental shift in consumption patterns, online versus offline. I think people are going to be up for making brands that have a bit of emotion. And make decisions not always with the bottom line in m... See more

But what happens when those products sell out? As Amazon Prime Now begins to show its supply chain and last mile pressures, 2PM’s research has identified a number of categories and brands that are reflecting signs of lift in traffic, search awareness, and conversion. These categories include: utility, hydration, food, recreation, and entertainment.... See more

These behavioral shifts are creating rapid changes in our economy. There will be both short-term and long-term impact as consumers and businesses are forced to change their behavior radically for weeks or months.