James McKee

The Death of the American Brick and Mortar



Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011

by James McKee
http://www.forex.tradingcharts.com

There was a time in the US when Main Street was comprised of more than a Wal-Mart and a dozen fast food restaurants.  There were appliance repair stores, collectibles shops and even art galleries.  The invention and subsequent common utilization of the Internet has brought about some serious changes in the way we shop and the way we sell goods.  Among the most benefitted of businesses in this new digital age is the art gallery and the artist them self.

Art has always been a difficult item to sell but with the Internet artists are able to find niche buyers of even the most avant garde pieces imaginable.  Doll clothing, hand blown glass art and a multitude of other mediums are being bought and sold every single day.

The effect thus far has been one of doom and gloom for the traditional American marketplace and has transformed the way everyone does business.  This new transformation has brought prosperity to many however older businesses are having a hard time keeping up with the trend.  The added cost of a brick and mortar store necessitates higher prices than those offered by people without such high overhead.

Traders on the Forex currency exchange should take note of what businesses are doing to stay ahead of the curve with regard to who is unable to adapt.  If the United States continues to resist progress with regard to online retail they may find themselves in a whole new world of hurt.  Those who do manage to adapt will find themselves very prosperous indeed.
Author is a Forex trader and financial analyst residing in Denver, Colorado. To stay up to date on all the latest developments in the financial world and beyond be sure to check out the forex exchange rates regularly.
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