1 Many high -profile（高调的，备受瞩目的） chains and department stores need to close retail outlets（零售商店） to save money. However, online shopping is thriving.
2 The discerning shopper（眼光敏锐的顾客） is able to select from a wide range of products from all over the world-whereas physical shops （实体店）suffer from a more limited choice.
3 Since products are not physically on display in a shop, the company saves money on overheads（经费） like rent and electricity. This allows them offer their products at a more reasonable price.
