According to a new study from PayPal Canada and Ipsos, 14 per cent of commuters use their phones to shop while they ride, spending an average of $529 per month.
Sixty two per cent of those shopping spend their money mostly on movies, games and concert tickets as well as clothing, shoes and accessories.
Another seventy six per cent said they would consider online shopping if cell phone reception or wireless service was better.
Author: Canadian Jeweller Magazine Staff
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