The death of browsing

There was a time when retail therapy lived up to its name. Walking into a store, whether a neighbourhood superstore or a trendy lifestyle outlet like Shwapno or Miniso, offered a quiet escape. A shopper could drift along the aisles, pause to inspect an unfamiliar gadget, read product labels, or simply indulge in the mindless joy of browsing. It was an unhurried, low-pressure experience where... Details