Lisa Woodruff | Source | Vice President, Global Head of Retail at Turner & Townsend

Retail was already a sector in flux, and then the coronavirus hit.

2020 was a game-changing year for retail. Practically overnight, the pandemic forced the growth of eCommerce forward ten years. So when it comes to the retail trends of 2021, it’s no surprise retail experts think they’ll be focused on coming to grips with the changes that have been made. 1. Contactless payments become the standard Consumers have a heightened awareness of hygiene practices now. As a result, contactless payments have gained popularity and are expected to become the standard in payment in 2021. There are a few methods that experts suggest merchants start making sure they can accept. RFID credit

In a sign of things to come, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is installing ultra-fast EV charging stations at 19 retail centers.