In recent years, shopping online is getting more and more widespread. Some people believe that e-commerce platforms will lead to extinction of traditional retails. I partially agree with this idea that although online shopping offers conveinence to some extent, conventional shoping habits will not disappear totally.
I belive that digital marketplaces provide inevitable conveniences such as flexibity and accessibility. In that manner, those who want to purchase an item do not have to spend time going to retail shops physically. Instead it is as straightforward as a click online at any time during the day. In addition, buying online is not only offers low-cost pricing compared to physical retails but also allows costumers to compare prices throughout the internet with wider product range.
On the other hand, it is still essential for some people to have a social interaction while shopping. For example, it matters to be asisted by a salesperson for some clients. Also, shopping could be an outdoor activity with friends to unwind after a stressful work. Moreover, certain kind of products, such as garments and shoes, require trying on before purchasing in order to be able to buy the correct size or to feel the quality of that product.
In conclusion, despite the fact that online retail facilitate the experience of shopping, high street shops are indespensible due to certain purchase habits. Therefore, it is not forecast that online shopping will lead to the extinction of traditional retails, at least in the close future.