More cash on home offices and gyms but less on home learning, post-Covid-19
Online grocery shopping and virtual healthcare appointments will rise, even as the Covid-19 pandemic recedes, a new study shows
18 March 2021 - 13:35
London/Lisbon — With many high-earning employees not expected back in the office full-time, the “home nesting” that became a feature of the pandemic is set to continue — leading to sustained higher spending on home offices, gym equipment and renovations, a new report by McKinsey has found.
Online grocery shopping and virtual healthcare appointments are also expected to rise even as the Covid-19 pandemic recedes, while spending on remote education and digital entertainment will dip, the study released on Thursday by the McKinsey Global Institute said...
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