We traveled North America by RV for three years from 2006 to 2009. Visiting many suburban malls just doing our needed shopping. We got the distinct impression that many of these malls and big box stores were built in advance of population around them. The industry just seemed over built and over stocked for the traffic they were getting. Now, with online shopping and high gas prices..people are using online a lot more. I just finished an order 10 minutes ago..no use going out and visiting three or four stores finding a product that fit me.
no use going out and visiting three or four stores finding a product that fit me.
I think you’re right on. The brick and mortar stores don’t have the variety that online does. I just bought a quality flashlight online. In the old days I would have gone to different stores and probably wouldn’t have found satisfaction.
Brick and mortar stores don’t have every model and type. They couldn’t afford to stock such a variety of products. Online stores are jammed with everything and anything a buyer might want and then deliver your order right to your door. No gas, no fuss, no parking, no security concerns and no trying to find help that isn’t available or doesn’t know their products.
Things have changed. Retail is just a bit late to the game.
I do ALL my shopping online now except groceries.