With the shopping crazes like Black Friday and the holidays over, there are fewer Amazon and in-store backups. Even though shopping isn’t at a high right now, the way our shopping habits have changed is an important trend to consider.

Shopping used to be exclusively in stores,, but now technological advances have transformed it into both online and in-person.

Even though the data presents that in-store shopping is more popular than online shopping some people still argue the opposite. Online is a very convenient way of shopping as it allows you to buy things in specific sizes or colorways that you might not find in stores. Saving you the trip to the store can help with time limits or even time waste. There is no planning required and you can buy anything you want whenever you want it!

After an anonymous survey, survey data concluded that people who prefer online shopping prefer it because of, “better deals, checking reviews, and you don’t have to socialize.” Advances like Amazon Prime, eliminate any waiting disadvantages there were prior. Although online shopping seems like the easiest way to go, there are some disadvantages.

The advantages of in-store shopping are the disadvantages of online. In stores, you can view the pieces you want to buy in person. This helps you be less likely to get scammed and buy unnecessary items. Trying on certain clothes and shoes can help save time in the long run because it lessens returns.

After the survey, it was reported that in-store shopping is better because “it’s easier to tell the quality of something, and you can get a more accurate physical idea of the product.” Online shopping is less involved and eliminates some of the fun when it comes to shopping.

Even with the advancements in technology, people haven’t completely transitioned away from doing things by hand. Hopefully, in-person businesses will continue to develop and flourish alongside technology over time.