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Visa Launches New ‘Where You Shop Matters’ Initiative To Support Small Businesses In Nigeria

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Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has launched its new “Where You Shop Matters’ initiative that aims to champion and enable entrepreneurs in Nigeria while encouraging consumers to support small businesses.

Alongside a new SMB resource hub, Visa has published the COVID-19 CEMEA Impact Tracker highlighting the recent effect the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on commerce for consumers and small merchants in Nigeria.

The findings of the report highlight increased anxiety with consumers staying away from all but essential retail. 68% of consumers polled reported going grocery shopping less often, while 67% reported taking public transportation less often.

The impact of the pandemic still hasn’t dampened the resolve of the Nigerian consumer however, as respondents believe that it will take about 6 months for the business environment to return to normalcy.

During the pandemic, many consumers in Nigeria have started shopping online for the first time for essentials. 71% of consumers surveyed say that COVID-19 has led to their first online grocery purchase, while 69% have made their first online purchase from pharmacies.

Overall, the report points to a shift towards online commerce, with cash transactions being replaced by digital payments.

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Kemi Okusanya, Vice President, Visa West Africa……..Photo Credit: The Niche

Kemi Okusanya, Vice President, Visa West Africa said about the findings: “The pandemic is impacting business everywhere. The findings of the COVID-19 CEMEA Impact Tracker suggest shoppers have changed how they shop and this is already having a major impact on how merchants do business.

“As consumers adapt to the current restrictions, many have changed how they shop and turned to online outlets for their shopping. These changes, present challenges but also enormous opportunities for all merchants, including small businesses.”

According to the report, 55% of consumers admit to now spending less while also highlighting a trend that suggests shoppers have transformed how they shop.

Asked about spending habits, consumers are increasingly optimizing their trips – 66% buying in bulk, making lists to avoid impulsive purchases, and buying non-perishable items to ensure fewer trips.

“It is vital that merchants in Nigeria understand consumer behaviours and adapt accordingly- eCommerce and digital solutions will undoubtedly enable growth.

“At Visa, we are proud to support merchants and recognize that many small businesses have been most adversely affected by the pandemic.

“From eCommerce to security, our “Where You Shop Matters” initiative aims to help support them and champion the local small businesses that serve as the backbone of our communities,” Okusanya added.

Launched on the 17th of June, “Where You Shop Matters” will help support small businesses through the Visa Small Business Hub, a merchant platform providing tools and information on how to start, run and grow small businesses.

The platform will also feature leading merchants who embody the passion and entrepreneurship of small businesses across Nigeria.

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