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Megan McGuire, owner of Up Six Vintage in St. Paul, said she’s noticed the intentional support of local businesses this year. “A lot of people are really focused on supporting the small guys and say that they feel safer in our smaller spaces.” (Submitted photo: Up Six Vintage; click photo to enlarge it)
Coronavirus cases aren’t the only thing surging across the country. With shoppers heeding public health officials’ calls to avoid crowds, the pandemic has been a boon for overall e-commerce in 2020. Shopping from home is projected to be a more popular option than ever this holiday season, with the National Retail Federation projecting an increase of 20% and 30%.