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Study shows increasing demand and high expectations for delivery services

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Research from tech logistics company Stuart has revealed that, despite the cost-of-living crisis, demand for online delivery services looks set to increase in the UK in 2023. The survey, conducted by YouGov and polling over 2,100 adults and over 2,000 business representatives, showed that far from diminishing – appetite for delivery services will likely grow, …

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