Retail
June 25, 2020
Mastercard's SpendingPulse examines consumer purchase behavior during the pandemic lockdown in April and May. Image credit: Mastercard
By Dianna Dilworth
Reopenings in the United States are hinting at a positive recovery as consumers have begun spending again, and pandemic-related ecommerce trends could be here to stay, according to a new report from Mastercard.
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