Over the years, online shopping has become a serious competitor to the retail industry. With an immense catalogue of products right at your fingertips that are able to be ordered right to your door, it’s hard to argue with that level of convenience.

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In Sofia Bautista’s Blog post, “In-Store vs. Online Shopping,” she mentions that, “there is still much value in shopping in-stores, so [she] doesn’t consider it outdated at all,” and that, “they are able to co-exist and advance the industry.” Normally, I would agree with both of these points. I do believe that there are benefits to going in stores for shopping, especially when it pertains to clothing. However, with the advancements in technology and delivery, it may be difficult for them to co-exist.

With same day shipping, drone technology, accurate data, etc., online shopping is really becoming a force to be reckoned with. It’s nice to be able to go into the store and see the products but time is valuable and delivery is really cutting down on how much time they need. Although online and in-store shopping co-exist now, I’m not certain they will in the future.