In 2021, nearly half of Canadians who shop online reported that they preferred online stores over physical due to the ability to save time while shopping. Furthermore, 48 percent of online shoppers preferred online shopping over in-store because they were able to shop at any time.
Leading factors for online shoppers in Canada to choose online over physical stores in 2021
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Canada Post. (April 15, 2021). Leading factors for online shoppers in Canada to choose online over physical stores in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1313956/canada-online-shopping-drivers/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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Canada Post. (2021). Leading factors for online shoppers in Canada to choose online over physical stores in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1313956/canada-online-shopping-drivers/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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