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A sign reminding shoppers of the need for social distancing, a ubiquitous sight in retail shops during the pandemic. (AP File Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Making a quick trip to the store to pick up a product like wrapping paper, laundry detergent or toothpaste was a typical part of everyday life until the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. Nonessential businesses were shut down to in-person visits for several months, and many residents did not want to risk exposure to the disease by leaving their homes.
Consumers had to alter their spending habits due to the restrictions with many turning to online shopping, contactless pay options and curbside pickup. Now 14 months into the pandemic, a growing portion of the population has received vaccinations and a majority of businesses are seeing sales rising.
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