The growth of
online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do
you agree or disagree?
The pace with which the people are inclining towards online shopping has sparked a profound debate, some saying that it will lead to closing of shops in towns and cities in future while others disagreeing with it. Both have apt justifications for their opinions.
The lobby favoring the view says that the way hectic schedules and long working hours are overwhelming people, it seems in a few years from now this will hardly leave with them any time to explore streets and shops, which will prove to be a prominent factor to make people move more towards digital exploring. Moreover, making available merchandise of different regions of the world at the doorstep of buyers is forte of these portals, which is likely to appeal more and more, turning them into avid online shoppers
However, there is little doubt that physically visiting outlets will remain a leisure for many and act as a de-stressing activity, which will always keep the charm of visiting retail outlets alive. Moreover, offline shopping is the only alternative available when one needs things in an emergency. For instance, in case of sudden headache, buying medications from a nearby shop will preferably be a better choice for timely relief. Also, many hard to convince shoppers, present in millions across the world, who buy only after thoroughly checking will remain the primary clients of stores and showrooms. Additionally, many shopping portals do not offer cash on delivery as a mode of payment, the absence of which will make people stick to conventional methods of buying.
Overall, despite the advantages online shopping bears, the benefits offline shopping renders, cannot be overlooked, resultantly, I do not agree that the former will out do the latter and lead to closing down of shops anytime in future.
