24 Crucial Online Shopping Insights – Payoneer’s Holiday Calendar
The holidays are fast approaching – and global eCommerce activity is surging. With experts predicting a rise of 11-15% in year-on-year eCommerce activity this month, total online sales are set to reach between $210 billion and $218 billion. To help you understand how you can maximize your share of those sales, we’ve produced a stunning…

The holidays are fast approaching – and global eCommerce activity is surging. With experts predicting a rise of 11-15% in year-on-year eCommerce activity this month, total online sales are set to reach between $210 billion and $218 billion.
To help you understand how you can maximize your share of those sales, we’ve produced a stunning Payments Countdown Calendar. It’s packed with insights and trends designed to help you secure more revenue and more profit this holiday season.
You’ll learn:
- The no. 1 thing at the top of shoppers’ holiday wish lists
- The one problem that could cost you 20% of sales at the *very* last minute
- The surprise gift category that grew 106% YoY in December 2020
- The holiday shopping search term that has nearly doubled this year
Sound interesting? Scroll down to see the full calendar!

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