Here are the 4 biggest consumer trends to look for in 2021

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

Any investor expectations for 2020 were soundly destroyed by March, when the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread in earnest across the United States. Shutdowns forced everyone to rethink their priorities — simply getting the basic things you needed to shelter in place proved a challenge in itself.

The coronavirus pandemic is still with us, but the world and its consumers have adapted. Look for people to start applying their new preferences to how they think and shop. Four trends, in particular, are poised to take centerstage. Investors would be wise to note them for the year to come.

1. Private-label mania

So-called…