According to NZ Post’s latest e-commerce report, online sales increased significantly during the Covid pandemic. Online sales represent roughly 20 per cent of all sales in major markets such as Britain. And while the pandemic accelerated online shopping in New Zealand, Amazon’s entrance will be another catalyst. There will be some winners from Amazon’s decision to go for the Kiwi market. Amazon’s push into one of the last untapped western markets will be fascinating to watch, as will the reaction of the retail sector in the face of this threat and opportunity.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2021 16:52 UTC