Despite all the buzz around showrooming and mobile shopping, retailers will be relieved to know that brick-and-mortar stores are still important for 90 percent of shoppers, according to a study published by the e-tailing group and online local media company Local Corporation.

The study analyzed responses from more than 1,000 consumers to explore consumer shopping behavior across a growing array of mobile devices, including consumer preferences and plans for researching and purchasing multiple categories of products.

Initial findings reveal today's consumer takes a highly personalized path to purchase, utilizing multiple devices, from PCs to smartphones to tablets. About 60 percent of respondents reported that they have researched products and services several times a month using a mobile device, while PCs still play an important role in the shopping process.

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