ABS: Online shopping popularity grows and people still scared of shopping in person

EW
December 15 2020 - 3:00am
About 40 per cent of Australians still feel uncomfortable shopping in a large shopping mall or centre, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Picture: Shutterstock
About 40 per cent of Australians still feel uncomfortable shopping in a large shopping mall or centre, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Picture: Shutterstock

Online shopping continues to grow its popularity thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and more than a third of people remain uncomfortable about shopping in large malls or centres, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data show.

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Elliot Williams

Canberra Times journalist

I've been a reporter with The Canberra Times since 2017 and as a proud Canberran it's been an honour to tell the stories of my hometown. I'm currently reporting on the public service and examining the ins and outs of a very important part of our city. Email: elliot.williams@canberratimes.com.au

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