A survey of over 2,000 consumers by the Post Office suggested that more than one in five are more likely to buy Christmas gifts from small businesses this year. Many of those questioned said it was important to offer support to businesses affected by COVID-19. Mark Siviter, managing director of mails and retail at the Post Office said: "The support for small and local businesses is one of the positive outcomes we've seen as a result of the pandemic and it's reassuring to see the prediction that this sector is expected to thrive over the festive period.”
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