There has always been a difference of opinion on which form of shopping is superior in this era: Shopping at conventional retail stores such as Walmart, Sears, Target etc. or Shopping at online retailers such as Amazon, Wayfair, Newegg etc. In the following essay, I will be conversing the advantages and disadvantages that both forms of shopping present.
Online Shopping
Online Shopping has seen an exponential growth in the past decade. Individuals prefer online shopping chiefly because of its convenience, unlike shopping at conventional retail stores. With over 650,000 online retailers that generate annual sales of more than $1,000. This gives customers the ability to browse through billions of items from the comfort of their home. In order …show more content…
Shopping in conventional retail stores gives customers the opportunity to really examine the product that they would like to buy. Nothing compares to the experience of physically touching the merchandise! If you choose to buy big items like furniture, customers can try out the product and see if they are comfortable with it. In addition, transactions are immediate and there is no need to wait for products to be shipped to your home. Best of all, customers can take home their purchase the day they bought it. Also, when buying food-related items you have the ability to check for manufacture and expiry dates which you can’t do when buying from an online retailer. One of the most important advantages of shopping at conventional retail stores is that while purchasing from conventional retail stores you don’t have to worry about the fear of privacy issues relating to bank details and debit/ credit card numbers. Some online stores tend to scam customers by accessing your credit card so they can use it for their own benefits. As a result, people tend to be very cautious when purchasing items online. However, in most conventional retail store, this anxiety of being scammed is …show more content…
It can be cumbersome to go visiting a store just to find a specific product. In addition, searching an enormous store for a specific item can be a terrifying to many people. And it can be even more frustrating when you realize that the product you are looking for is no longer available at that time. Checking out can also be a tedious process. Long lines, infuriate customers and even cashiers, heavy push carts or baskets can be unpleasant in conventional retail stores. In addition, special occasions like the holidays can be very chaotic when stores are crowded with customers trying to get the best bargain and if you are late to the store during the holidays, items that you would like to buy may no longer be there. Another disadvantage of shopping at conventional retail stores can be the lack of discounted prices and offers around the year. Although shopping at conventional retail stores has its disadvantages, it is still preferred my many people around the
Online Shopping
Online Shopping has seen an exponential growth in the past decade. Individuals prefer online shopping chiefly because of its convenience, unlike shopping at conventional retail stores. With over 650,000 online retailers that generate annual sales of more than $1,000. This gives customers the ability to browse through billions of items from the comfort of their home. In order …show more content…
Shopping in conventional retail stores gives customers the opportunity to really examine the product that they would like to buy. Nothing compares to the experience of physically touching the merchandise! If you choose to buy big items like furniture, customers can try out the product and see if they are comfortable with it. In addition, transactions are immediate and there is no need to wait for products to be shipped to your home. Best of all, customers can take home their purchase the day they bought it. Also, when buying food-related items you have the ability to check for manufacture and expiry dates which you can’t do when buying from an online retailer. One of the most important advantages of shopping at conventional retail stores is that while purchasing from conventional retail stores you don’t have to worry about the fear of privacy issues relating to bank details and debit/ credit card numbers. Some online stores tend to scam customers by accessing your credit card so they can use it for their own benefits. As a result, people tend to be very cautious when purchasing items online. However, in most conventional retail store, this anxiety of being scammed is …show more content…
It can be cumbersome to go visiting a store just to find a specific product. In addition, searching an enormous store for a specific item can be a terrifying to many people. And it can be even more frustrating when you realize that the product you are looking for is no longer available at that time. Checking out can also be a tedious process. Long lines, infuriate customers and even cashiers, heavy push carts or baskets can be unpleasant in conventional retail stores. In addition, special occasions like the holidays can be very chaotic when stores are crowded with customers trying to get the best bargain and if you are late to the store during the holidays, items that you would like to buy may no longer be there. Another disadvantage of shopping at conventional retail stores can be the lack of discounted prices and offers around the year. Although shopping at conventional retail stores has its disadvantages, it is still preferred my many people around the