Only 9% prefer to buy clothing online

Gallup found that only 9% prefer to buy apparel online while 77% prefer to make such purchases at stores. 81% of those aged 50+ expressed reservations about buying clothing online, compared with 73% of those under age 50.

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Gallup found that only 9% prefer to buy apparel online while 77% prefer to make such purchases at stores. 81% of those aged 50+ expressed reservations about buying clothing online, compared with 73% of those under age 50. 51% agreed that shopping on the Internet didn't fit their shopping style, including 37% who strongly agreed.

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