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Over half of holiday shoppers want to avoid crowds, will shop online this year

By Wes Styles Sep 13, 2021 | 7:25 AM

The countdown to Christmas is on! Have you started your shopping yet… or even starting to think about it?

A new survey found 62% of us plan to shop online this year. The top reasons was convenience and avoiding the crowds. Other top reasons included ‘better deals’ and concerns over COVID-19.

38% say they want to buy in-person because they can touch and see the merchandise. They also felt shopping in-person supports local businesses better.

1-in-4 holiday shoppers plan to start by the end of the month.