In todays internet-based world with many people too busy to get to a store other than the grocery store (if even that these days!) the world has turned to online shopping (made popular by amazon and other online venues). As a result, stores are going out of style. Ordering online with delivery services or curbside pickup convenience is the norm today.
Online shopping is quicker and more convenient and as a result, easier for the shopper. No hassles at the cashier, no hassles returning things if they don’t fit and more.
Items to buy or services rendered that require a service call are the abnormal these days. While there are still lots of these anomalies around today (e.g. custom drapery/blinds install, a/c / heating unit, pool, alarm systems, painter/interior decorator, exterior maintenance/garden care (incl. patio building and deck building), exterior lighting install, pergola install, weed away type services, cleaning services, dog walker services) adults are largely gravitating towards online shopping and home delivery or store pickup.
It is a direct result of our ever-changing internet-driven world that we live in today. Everything is computerized and artificial intelligence is becoming widely accepted in spite of people’s fears about it. As a result, people have opted for more convenient ways to get products from the vendor to home or work.
While stores may never completely go out of style, online shopping is big and will likely stay big for many years to come.
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