Sherry Taylor

Q: A recent poll said that 22% of people do this in person more thanks to mobile technology?

Answer: shopping

HOW MOBILE TECHNOLOGY HAS AFFECTED SHOPPING HABITS OF AMERICANS (Gallup)

A poll of 1,505 U.S. adults reveals the following:
— 22% said mobile technology has increased the amount of shopping they do in person at retail stores.
— 19% say mobile technology has decreased it.
— 59% say mobile technology has not changed the amount of shopping they do in person at retail stores.
— People between the ages of 18 and 29 were most affected by mobile technology with 29% saying  mobile tech increased the amount of shopping they do in person at retail stores.

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