Shoppers Bypassing Malls for Online Access
Americans consumers are visiting the mall less often, according to the International Council of 
Shopping Centers, which found that the “average” American shopper surveyed made an average of 35 shopping trips in 2006, down from 37 trips in 2005.
“With gas prices soaring and time pressures always looming, consumers are feeling the push to become more efficient shoppers. So people are simply buying more stuff in fewer trips,” reports The Motley Fool. “No wonder online shopping is becoming so attractive. The 24/7 ability to shop and the easy access to what you want — no crowds to fight, and no lines to wait in — appeal to even the busiest shopper.”
