{"id":2211,"date":"2020-05-05T09:37:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T16:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kuusoft.com\/blogs\/?p=2211"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T23:06:16","slug":"retail-industry-trends-pre-and-post-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kuusoft.com\/blogs\/retail-industry-trends-pre-and-post-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Retail Trends 2020: During &#038; After COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2211\" class=\"elementor elementor-2211\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d8a1f73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d8a1f73\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ed00763\" data-id=\"6ed00763\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444936c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"444936c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.kuusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/05\/03202055\/Blog-Cover-Retail2020-Mockup.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2290\" alt=\"Retail supermarket with digital signage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.kuusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/05\/03202055\/Blog-Cover-Retail2020-Mockup.jpg 744w, https:\/\/wpcdn.kuusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/05\/03202055\/Blog-Cover-Retail2020-Mockup-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.kuusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/05\/03202055\/Blog-Cover-Retail2020-Mockup-380x204.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f66e8a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f66e8a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c81ecff\" data-id=\"c81ecff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3b48f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f3b48f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the retail industry faces different challenges: the changing currents of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and technological innovations that have reshaped the retail landscape. From pre-pandemic strategies to post-COVID adaptations, we\u2019ll delve into noticeable shifts, challenges, and opportunities that redefined this transformative year for retailers worldwide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a7fa97b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a7fa97b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26f8919f\" data-id=\"26f8919f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689f679d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"689f679d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"retail-industry-trends-2020\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Retail Industry Trends 2020<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ee1f0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57ee1f0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"trend-1-digital-retail-ecommerce-going-strong\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trend #1: Digital Retail \/ Ecommerce Going Strong<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17894b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17894b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Digital channels continue to be the source of most retail growth. Due to public health concerns, e-commerce seems like a safer way of shopping for most consumers. Consequently, retailers can expect an increasing demand for delivery services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a04f007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a04f007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nevertheless, the relevance of physical retail stores persists. The emergence of BOPIS (Buy Online, Pickup In-Store) options presents advantages for retailers with brick-and-mortar locations and customers seeking immediate product access. Moreover, physical stores remain pivotal touchpoints in the sales journey and customer experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-615c71e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"615c71e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a13d849\" data-id=\"a13d849\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43be0fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43be0fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"trend-2-growing-public-health-awareness\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trend #2: Growing Public Health Awareness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a7df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0a7df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The worldwide pandemic has profoundly impacted us all, notably raising public consciousness regarding health and safety concerns. For retailers, prioritizing customer well-being is paramount. This entails promoting health-conscious products and maintaining a sanitized retail environment to instill confidence in shoppers\u2019 choices. Likewise, reimagining human capital is essential, with larger retailers considering touchless automation for stores and warehouses. Additionally, integrating sanitation stations can enhance overall personal hygiene in the workplace, ensuring the safety of employees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48720afc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48720afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Kuusoft\u2019s Digital Hand Sanitizer Kiosk<\/strong>\u00a0is made for public space and essential workplaces. Integrating a motion-sensor hand sanitizer dispenser with the powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuusoft.com\/nexsigns\/retail-digital-signage\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=retail_trends_2020_during_after_covid19\">NexSigns digital signage software<\/a>, retailers can achieve multiple objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduce the risk of virus transmission and enhance employee hygiene protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Employ digital signage to establish seamless communication with customers and employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Share the latest marketing campaigns, seasonal offers, and latest deals with digital signage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-629ae08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"629ae08\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2368b9\" data-id=\"b2368b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50da890 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50da890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"trend-3-redefine-brand-loyalty\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trend #3: Redefine Brand Loyalty<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44b142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f44b142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the last five years, the retail market sees an increase in consumers\u2019 brand loyalty. Most consumers demonstrated they prefer one brand to another. However, due to the scarcity of certain products during and after COVID-19, consumers would trade up and down, thus\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/m-and-a\/our-insights\/the-next-normal-retail-m-and-a-and-partnerships-after-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spurring trials in new brands<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-998f567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"998f567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With brand loyalty shaken, retailers have a chance at redemption. How brands connect with consumers can impact spending habits. This is crucial especially for supermarkets, where proximity drives choices. How can supermarkets help shoppers navigate during the pandemic?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1b9cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f1b9cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuusoft.com\/nexsigns\/retail-digital-signage\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=retail_trends_2020_during_after_covid19\">NexSigns digital signage solution<\/a>, retailers can establish their brands by sharing their values and vivid campaigns with shoppers without hassle. Moreover, digital signage allows retailers to update their content anytime to showcase relevant campaigns tailored to their customers\u2019 preferences. Through interactive elements, digital signage can foster direct engagement with customers, reinforcing branding identity and creating memorable experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1ac072 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1ac072\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e50d6d\" data-id=\"8e50d6d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3290d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3290d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"trend-4-flexibility-in-labor-and-human-capital-utilization\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trend #4: Flexibility in Labor and Human Capital Utilization<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76a933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e76a933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Human capital capacity in retail industries calls for new models of collaborations between retailers.<strong>\u00a0Small, cross-functional teams can respond to uncertainties much more effectively. And a flexible, fluid labor pool can meet demand across priority activities.<\/strong>\u00a0A well-connected information hub guarantees real-time updates on data pool, allocating human resources as needed. NexSigns solution has the power to process multiple data sources and deliver on one screen. In the corporate office, digital signage can assist data analysis and decision making.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38369e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38369e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Additionally, by keeping front-of-house (FOH) and warehouse staff separate, retailers can lower the risk of contamination. This also means providing more protective gear to FOH staff. How can front and back staff communicate effectively? A display system in the back office can improve communication between these two areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6098701 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6098701\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad58add\" data-id=\"ad58add\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1940cda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1940cda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"trend-5-a-shift-to-value-for-money\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trend #5: A shift to value for money.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18632d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18632d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In any economic downfall, a post-crisis downturn will lead consumers to demand value for money across retail sales sectors. This phenomenon can back up the shock to brand loyalty.\u00a0<strong>This shift to value for money is already happening in essential categories.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7cc3dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7cc3dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For high-end luxury, apparel, and fashion retailers, their brands may suffer during this period of time. Partnership with smaller players in the field, as well as different platforms, can open up new markets and customer services for high-end brands. With that said, marketplace consolidation may seem inevitable for certain retailers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a0a06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65a0a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How can retailers in essential categories cope with this shift to value for money? Explore opportunities to strike new deals with healthier players regarding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/retail\/our-insights\/five-actions-retail-supply-chains-can-take-to-navigate-the-coronavirus-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certain industries and supply chains<\/a>. Our retail industry is in the process of washing cards, and retailers can make moves that benefit them in certain ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c5cad88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c5cad88\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a4c413\" data-id=\"9a4c413\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4af0c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4af0c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641eef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641eef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We expect changes in the retail space this year, and these changes will be closely tied to the progress and impact of COVID-19. Amidst the uncertainties coming with the global pandemic, retailers can still make decisions that would ameliorate customer satisfaction and workplace well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9266d32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9266d32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-277b841\" data-id=\"277b841\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5e78c elementor-widget 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