According to the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions, shipping two 20 pound packages overnight by air (most cost full) uses 40% less fuel than driving 20 miles round trip to pick up the product at the store.
Due to the cost and regulations that governs these companies, it is much more cost efficient to offer their goods and services online. By the end of 2000, many businesses offered their services through the internet using secure protocols and electronic payment services.
Majority of these companies encourage online shopping by offering online coupon codes, free products, free shipping and discounts to their shoppers. Through affiliated networks they offer these coupons to consumers; however, most shoppers do not take advantages of these services.






