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More Canadians Shopping Online Ahead Of The Holiday Season

More Canadians are opting to do their holiday shopping from the comfort of their couches instead of braving the shopping malls according to a new survey from FedEx.

61-percent of Canadians plan to shop online for the holiday gifts this year which is up from 52-percent last year and from 45-percent in 2014.

76-percent of millenials, 67-percent of Gen Xers, 43-percent of baby boomers will turn to their computers or smart devices to buy gifts this season.

The survey asked – what do Canadians find most convenient about online holiday shopping – 56 percent said it’s simple to compare prices, 53-percent said they can have gifts shipped directly to their home and 34-percent said it’s easy to find the right gifts.

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