Hello shopaholics!

Gone are the days when you had to drive from one store to the next in search of the perfect outfit - shopping can now be accomplished with a few clicks of a mouse! What’s that you said? “You had me at Hello?” Shopping online seems to have won many consumers over at “hello.”  The benefits of online shopping far outweigh the pros of shopping in person. Postage is a small price to pay when the odds are much greater to find your preferred size, color and complimentary accessories. Shop at home in your pajamas. Shop while you’re waiting in line. Shop at 3am when the malls are closed! The conveniences are endless and online merchandising has evolved into a billion dollar industry. Online shopping has gone viral and the technology that supports it is astonishing. There are interactive sites that allow you to try different looks after adding your picture to the model. Cosmetics companies allow you to sample shades of makeup online and most businesses have online ordering options. In this day and age you can create an entire wardrobe online and only have to walk from your computer to your front door (when the delivery arrives). With the increase of revenue generated from online sales, both large and small businesses are clamoring to publish attractive websites to provide modern conveniences for shoppers. Has  technology changed the retail industry forever? Are shopping malls next in line to becoming extinct? Let's explore!!