Amazonâs pandemic bump fades as vaccinated shoppers venture out 4 min. 30.07.2021 Online rush slows down as consumers turn away from computers and revert to old shopping habits Online rush slows down as consumers turn away from computers and revert to old shopping habits Amazon boxes at a warehouse in Germany Photo credit: dpa Amazon.com emerged as the essential store for homebound shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic, propelling its sales and profits to new highs. Now, the rush online is slowing down as vaccinated consumers peel away from computers and smartphones and revert to old habits like traveling and dining out.