online and store shopping

In today's modern society, online shopping has reached a new height. More and more young people choose online shopping instead of in-store shopping. Nevertheless, in-store shopping is still of great importance in contemporary society. There are many similarities and differences between online shopping and traditional shopping on the aspects of time, price and product selection. When it comes to time, both in-store shopping and online shopping are time-consuming processes because shoppers need to select and compare among a large number of products whether they use internet or go to stores. However, there are some differences between the two ways. The time of shopping stores is limited because it depends on both shoppers and stores. If some stores open late and close early, those people that work late will not be able to get to the store or mall in a timely manner. What's more, in order to get to the store, they have to walk, drive or fight traffic. On the contrary, online shopping is available anytime so that they can buy products whenever and wherever they want. Using online shopping, shoppers can shuttle from store to store with just a flick of the mouse instead of troublesome walking or driving, which is more simple and convenient for shoppers. Price is also an important concern for shoppers. In-store shopping and online shopping often have special offers and bargains because of various sales promotions especially on the day of festivals. Shoppers can also bargain with sellers either in stores or on the internet. However, the two ways of shopping also vary from price. Generally speaking, the price of shopping online is cheaper than that of shopping in stores because there is no rent to pay or other utility bills directly related to online store, except for web hosting and technical support. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes shipping costs can level the playing field or even make online purchases more expensive overall. This is especially true