Online shopping emerged with the development of the Internet, as entrepreneurs saw potential in allowing consumers to shop virtually without leaving home. Online shopping allows consumers to shop 24/7 from the comfort of their own homes, makes comparison shopping and finding discount coupons easier, and saves time. However, online shopping also faces cons like slow internet connections causing long wait times, difficulties in returning items, and security and quality concerns for products. Popular online shopping sites in India include Flipkart, Myntra, Snapdeal, Amazon and eBay.

1. Online
Retailing
By Karan Kamboj

2. Definition
 Online shopping is the process whereby
consumers directly buy goods or services
from a seller in real-time, without an
intermediary service, over the Internet

3. How did Online Shopping come
about?
 Online shopping emerged with the
development of the internet.
 Entrepreneurs saw the potential in online
shopping and sprung at the chance to
make virtual storefronts, so that
consumers could shop without leaving
their homes.

4. Pros
 Shop 24/7
 Comfort of own home
 Comparison Shopping
easier
 Discount coupons
available online
 Privacy
 Don’t have to drag kids
out.
 Save Time

7. Price Comparison
 Using price comparison sites can help you find
good deals and get your item at the lowest
price possible without having to go from store
to store to find out
The Top Price comparison sites are:
 Yahoo Shopping
 Pricegrabber.com
 Shopping.com
 Junglee.com

9. Cons
 Takes forever if you
have a slow
connection
 Errors in Billing
 Returns more
difficult
 Shipping and
Handling Cost
 Insecurity
 Difficult to Examine
the quality of
Product

10. Barriers for online shopping
Inability to touch and
try Card Details
Return of faulty
goods
No Bargains

11. Payment
 Credit
 Credit EMI
 Net Banking
 Debit
 Cash on delivery

13. Tips for protecting your self
 Shop from a secure
pc
 Shop smart using
only sites you know
and trust
 Shop with your
credit card
 Consider alternative
payment methods
 Keep passwords
private
 Never give out
Social Security
Number
 Read privacy and
security policy

14. Popular online shopping sites
 Flipcart
 Myntra
 Snapdeal
 Jabong
 Fashionara
 Amazone
 Ebay
 Yebhi

15. Motivators for online shopping
Faster Delivery Cash-on-
Delivery/ Try &
Purchase
Deals & Discounts
Access to branded
products
Return back policy

20. Thank
You