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Technology is making it easier for shoppers to buy things, especially in the wake of COVID which meant some shops weren't able to open - but a new study suggests those working in retail feel pressured by recent developments.


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By Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News



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Technology is making it easier for shoppers to buy things, especially in the wake of COVID which meant some shops weren't able to open - but a new study suggests those working in retail feel pressured by recent developments.



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