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New research by Australian parcel delivery service Couriers Please shows coronavirus lockdowns across the country have altered shopping habits. It reveals two thirds of consumers shop online more than they normally do, with over half saying they'll continue doing so beyond COVID-19 restrictions.

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New research by Australian parcel delivery service Couriers Please shows coronavirus lockdowns across the country have altered shopping habits. It reveals two thirds of consumers shop online more than they normally do, with over half saying they'll continue doing so beyond COVID-19 restrictions.

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