Shopping Gone Tech

The days of shopping at local mom and pop retailers is almost a figment of days gone by.  Other than local boutiques, grocers and specialty services modern technology has infiltrated nearly every household in America.

Comparison shopping online has become more than an alternative means of searching out the best deal and discounted offers for big ticketed items, clothing, trips and more.  From Skechers to the mens worlds softest shawl-collar cadigan or Dillard's lounge wear dusters, the world wide web is becoming your oyster.

InternetRetailer.com reported that 54% of consumers this past holiday season had a quarter of their shopping done before Thanksgiving weekend online.  Talk about a heavy lot of consumer traffic putting major league smiles on retailers faces!  It certainly looks like this means of shopping isn't just a quirk but, a significant venue clearly here to stay.