Shopping changed a lot in 2017 — and smartphones are to blame

This article discusses the rising use of smart phones for shopping in 2017. Online shopping is growing more quickly than brick-and-mortar retail and smart phone usage has accounted for a larger portion of online shopping use. Part of the reason for the higher use of smartphones for online shopping is thought to be due to the fact that everyone always has their smart phone with them. It can help people feel secure through features like thumbprint or face scan to secure purchases. More retailers are attempting to streamline their apps and websites to increase sales.