Retail
October 11, 2021
Holiday shoppers prefer to purchase holiday gifts through mobile devices, but still want to exchange gifts in person. Image credit: Unsplash
By Nora Howe
As the second holiday shopping season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic gets underway, consumers remain dedicated to shopping via mobile devices.
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