The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from brick-and-mortar stores to digital shopping, as millions of consumers worldwide turned to webshops amid the lockdown. This Coronavirus-led boom in online sales caused a surge in the number of users and revenues of the entire e-commerce market.

IndiaRetailing finds out how far-reaching are the effects of Coronavirus on businesses in its 4-part series across different industry sectors and whether it is as bad as one believes it to be or is it just fear psychosis that has gripped the over-cautious shopper!

Paul, the world renowned family-owned French bistro, which has its presence in over 45 countries, recently launched its flagship store in Gurugram’s Ambience Mall.

Lenzing introduces TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Eco Pure technology to strengthen sustainability commitment

Organised jewellery retailers stare at halving of revenue growth

Drone delivery may not be possible in cities like New York and New Delhi

Flipkart shuts down Jabong, to focus only on Myntra

Coronavirus will hit airport retail worldwide: GlobalData

Reliance's online grocery store JioMart to take on Grofers, Bigbasket

Kiko Milano plans retail expansion in India in 2020

67 pc say AI use can increase sales by online retailers: Survey

Iconic brand Birkenstock forays into India

Tough 2020 awaits Amazon, Flipkart as Reliance firms up plans

Subway India contributes Rs 18 lakhs to the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

Gloria Jean’s Coffees - The world’s 'Most Loved Coffee' coming to India!