All things digital has taken over and is here to stay. The world is changing as we know it. Digital has become the number one craze. Soon enough we won’t be needing shopping malls with all the latest technology that brings everything right to your door with just a touch of a button.

More and more people are opting for online shopping. Shopping online means no lines, no crowds, best prices and a choice to browse and choose from the most well-known brands on the market.

Online shopping offers many distinct advantages, including:

Convenience

The convenience of going digital is the biggest perk. Doing your shopping in minutes while lounging in pajamas must be the best thing that could have happened to some of us. Do all your shopping where you want and when you want. The choice is yours! This is an extremely useful benefit for those who cannot find the time to stroll through a mall for hours and still get home without what they were looking for.

 

Wider Variety

Shop all your favourite brands and products from different sellers all in one place with a far greater selection of colours and sizes than you would find on the shelves, keep in mind that stores can only hold so much on the shelf and the rest is stored somewhere in the stock room so you would need to ask and wait for assistance just to get a stock check.

 

Better pricing

The online pricing strategy is much better than in store as most of the products come to you directly from the manufacturer or seller without middleman being involved. Many online retailers offer promotional discounts as most online business owners know that people will search for a better deal elsewhere.

 

Search and you shall find

My favourite in the world would be the search button. Just search and you shall find. No more scrolling through hundreds of items before you find what you’re looking for. Just pop the name in the search bar and it shall appear. Much better than trying to explain to 3 different shop assistants what you’re looking for, don’t you think?

 

Product reviews

Consumer reviews allow for more informed purchases. If you not too sure about buying something online just go ahead and look at the reviews from other consumers, which will help you make a much more informed decision as to whether you would be interested in purchasing that specific product or not.

 

No pressure!

Besides the few ads that might pop up on your screen from time to time Shopping online definitely has no pressure sales from eager salespeople trying to sell you something you don't need, so you are totally in charge of your shopping experience. Just click the “X” at the top of the ad and boom it's gone, no need to be awkwardly propositioned and left feeling as if you can’t say NO.

 

Let’s do it!

With everything available at your fingertips, it's not surprising to see why most people are choosing this method of shopping rather than getting into their vehicle searching for a parking bay, strolling from isle to isle in a crowded shop and then still having to pay for parking at the end of it all.

At Retail Box, we focus on supplying the best that the industry has to offer. We stock over 5000 products from more than 70 of the world’s leading brands. From hair care to skin care and beauty. We provide an enjoyable and easy to order service with free delivery on all goods over R500.

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