Question

Recent advances in information technologies (IT) have powered the merger of online and offline retail channels into one single platform.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

With the recent advancement in IT we have witnessed offline retail businesses begin to get online presence. The advancement of the e-commerce sector and the convenience that it brings to customers through providing the ability to make orders online and get goods delivered to their doorsteps in a short time, has brought about escalating growth in the online and in extension offline retail businesses.

Big retail chains such as Walmart are taking advantage of this to increase their sales. Also, online retail presence helps put offline businesses out there in terms of advertising and marketing.