The profound effect of the COVID$-19$ pandemic is evidenced in all of the following EXCEPT

A$.$ hastening the transition to digital in almost every area of human activity

B$.$ increasing to $25\%$ the amount of sales moving through online channels

C$.$ quickening the shift from digital$-$first consumer engagement strategies to in$-$store connections

D$.$ accelerating the shift to online shopping by an estimated $5$ to $10$ years

E$.$ boosting brands' use of online, mobile, social media, and other digital platforms to connect with consumers