The “recession” has not ended. We are still cleaning up from the mess. Obamacare is taking its toll on the personal economies. Who can afford the deductibles and copays? or the premiums? The middle class that used to “shop” is now hunkering down at home trying to survive.
That being said, I do not like walking around in big stores, malls, or anyplace that takes too long to find what I want, if I EVER find what I am in the store to look for.
I prefer going in and out quickly or shopping online where I can see the description and have it to my door. It may be a Boomer thing. We are aging and do not have TIME or energy to shop.
It’s not a recession over at Amazon.