| Shopping is the researching and examining of goods or services. For many shopping also includes the actual purchase of the goods or services from the retailer. However, many people conduct research without actually making a purchase and this is also considered to be shopping by many as not all product examined by a given shopper are actually purchased.
The act of shopping included the act of research and examination and this research involves the pruning out of certain potential products within a product class and making a final decision on exactly which product or service to purchase.
Salespeople can help in the shopping process by providing explanations and information so that the consumer who is conducting the research is informed.
Shopping is an activity or process that involves the selection and/or purchase of a product or services. In some contexts it is considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one.
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