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Local retailers can help online shoppers meet delivery choice demands

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Research from PayPoint has revealed that consumers increasingly value having a choice of delivery and collection options when shopping online, highlighting the growing importance of flexibility for retailers looking to meet evolving customer expectations. The research, based on a survey of more than 2,000 UK…

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