Is Borders' Bankruptcy the End of Brick and Mortar Stores?

Borders' recent bankruptcy filing is just the latest in a string of signs the Internet, e-books, iPad and other technology are pulling shoppers away from brick and mortar stores, and these signs have retail observers wondering if the demise of physical stores is just getting started.

Stores that only a few years ago were thought to be stalwarts of the shopping world are giving way to the Internet. Businesses that specialize in music, movies, office supplies and even tools are moving more to the Internet, where the costs are lower and where its easier to display everything. Just look at a website like Amazon.com. It's the Sears Roebuck catalog of the 21st Century, selling everything from books to clothes to power tools.

Other retailers are on the brink of bankruptcy this year, although not all because they're losing business to the Internet. What will the retail landscape look like in 10 years, and is the Borders bankruptcy the beginning of the end for brick and mortar stores? WalletPop talked with retail experts and business owners for their ideas on the future of physical stores.