Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Holiday shoppers braving the coronavirus pandemic to buy gifts in person are checking which stores are naughty or nice in terms of public health, a worldwide survey released on Monday showed.

About 79 per cent of respondents want to see masks being worn, 82 per cent demand visible cleaning efforts, and 76 per cent prioritise reduced occupancy in stores, according to the survey by Oracle Retail, a unit of software maker Oracle Corp.

Contactless checkout and social distancing requirements are also paramount, reports Reuters.

"Customers are eager to shop," said Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Retail. "What consumers are looking for is basic levels of protection and safety and they're loo...